At high doses, popular biotin supplement could mask heart trouble (HealthDay)—A growing number of older people are turning to the vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair and nails. Aug 11, 2020 0 189
Black people get fewer heart valve replacements, but inequity gap is narrowing Black people with severely malfunctioning heart valves are less likely than their white peers to receive lifesaving valve replacements, according to a new study. Aug 11, 2020 0 0
Persistent opioid use seen in just under 10 percent of patients after cardiac surgery (HealthDay)—Persistent opioid use is a common concern after cardiac surgery, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Cardiology. Aug 11, 2020 0 4
Alcohol use is less prevalent in second, third trimesters (HealthDay)—The prevalence of self-reported drinking is lower among pregnant women in their second or third trimester compared to those in their first trimester, according to research published in the Aug. 7 issue of the ... Aug 11, 2020 0 0
Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis Arthritis affects almost 2% of the world's population, or some 150 million people, and currently, there is no completely effective treatment for this chronic disease. A new molecule developed in the laboratory has been shown ... Aug 11, 2020 0 402
Russia vaccine claim faces scepticism as nations renew virus battle Russia claimed Tuesday it has developed the world's first vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus, despite mounting scepticism about its effectiveness as fears grow over a second wave of infections ... Aug 11, 2020 0 4
WHO says delay routine dental work due to virus risk The World Health Organization said Tuesday that routine, non-essential dental work should be delayed until COVID-19 transmission rates drop sufficiently, cautioning against procedures that produce aerosol spray from patients' ... Aug 11, 2020 0 148
Pre-orders of COVID-19 vaccine top five billion Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. Aug 11, 2020 0 2
Study shows physical distancing slowed growth of COVID-19 in US Between March 10 and March 25, 2020, all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted at least one statewide physical distancing measure to help stop the spread of COVID-19. New research from clinicians at Massachusetts ... Aug 11, 2020 0 634
FDA approves first oral drug for spinal muscular atrophy (HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral, at-home drug for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the agency announced Friday. Aug 11, 2020 0 1
