Targeted drug improves survival in early-stage breast cancer The results from the major phase III OlympiA trial shows the drug improves survival rates in women who have inherited faults in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Mar 17, 2022 0 23
Which COVID vaccines have full approval? When could we see vaccines for the youngest kids? COVID vaccines have been available to adults in the United States for more than a year, but there are still a lot of questions. Which vaccines have received full approval? When will we see vaccines approved for children under ... Mar 17, 2022 0 2
Rapid PCR test receives FDA emergency use authorization A new highly sensitive, easy-to-use test for COVID-19 that requires a single swab and 15 minutes has received emergency use authorization (EUA) status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Mar 17, 2022 0 8
Study reports genomic data disparities among racial groups Mayo Clinic researchers studied the differences in genomic data quality among racial groups in one of the largest and most widely used cancer research datasets, The Cancer Genome Atlas. Mar 17, 2022 0 2
How to eat less salt Chances are you consume too much sodium, which can cause high blood pressure. Putting away the saltshaker is never a bad idea, but the vast majority of the sodium we consume comes from packaged foods and restaurant meals. ... Mar 17, 2022 0 3
Prefrontal microglia act on cognitive development during adolescence The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a brain region that regulates cognitive functions, and a distinct feature of the region is protracted adolescent maturation, to acquire mature cognitive abilities in adulthood. In a new report ... Mar 17, 2022 feature 0 73
New research highlights power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to research published in the Journal of Physiology. Individuals aged 68 and above who were physically active throughout ... Mar 17, 2022 0 10
Bacteria in the bile duct may provide a new clue for treating liver disease Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease in which inflammation causes scars in the bile duct, leading to liver failure, infections, and tumors. Up to 80% of PSC patients have inflammatory bowel disease. Major aspects ... Mar 17, 2022 0 50
China to 'stick with' zero-COVID strategy, President Xi says Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday the country will "stick with" its zero-COVID strategy, state TV reported, as the world's most populous nation battles its largest outbreak since the early days of the pandemic. Mar 17, 2022 0 19
Germany to let virus restrictions expire even as cases surge The German government on Thursday defended its decision to let many pandemic restrictions expire at the weekend, even as the country hit a new record high for newly confirmed cases. Mar 17, 2022 0 3
