Lasting immunity to coronavirus reported in early studies (HealthDay)—Scientists say they are seeing signs of lasting immunity to the coronavirus, even in those who only experience mild symptoms of COVID-19. Aug 17, 2020 0 61
Autopsies show microplastics in all major human organs (HealthDay)—Microscopic bits of plastic have most likely taken up residence in all of the major filtering organs in your body, a new lab study suggests. Aug 17, 2020 0 37
Study examines high schoolers' accuracy in classification of their peers Adolescents transitioning into high school encounter a large number of unfamiliar peers, who they quickly label into groups by using an individual's appearance as their guide. Aug 17, 2020 0 8
Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as a preventive antiviral against COVID-19: study Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19. Aug 17, 2020 0 29
The missing piece of the brain's multitasking network Multitasking performance stems from the speed of information exchange between inner and outer regions of the brain, according to new research in eNeuro. Aug 17, 2020 0 3
Diabetes cuts life expectancy in U.K. by 6 million life years (HealthDay)—Mortality resulting from poorly controlled diabetes could be associated with a loss of 6 million life years in the United Kingdom, according to a study recently published in Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism. Aug 17, 2020 0 3
French nursing home sees 9 deaths in 1 week as virus returns Nine people with the virus died over the past week in a single nursing home in eastern France, and other French care homes are shutting their doors as the country battles a new rise in COVID-19 infections. Aug 17, 2020 0 3
Combating 'chemobrain' with music Music as medicine has become a more widely adopted concept over the years and considered as complementary therapy for a number of health issues. Aug 17, 2020 0 5
Guidance issued for genetic testing in prostate cancer (HealthDay)—As a result of the Philadelphia Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference, hosted by Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center-Jefferson Health and the Department of Urology at Jefferson, recommendations have been developed for ... Aug 17, 2020 0 3
Child developmental vulnerability up with maternal depression (HealthDay)—Children exposed to maternal depression have an increased risk for developmental vulnerability at school entry, with stronger associations for exposure to maternal depression before age 1 year and between ages ... Aug 17, 2020 0 8
