Abortion remains medically safe for U.S. women (HealthDay)—Debate rages over access to abortion, but experts say the collected medical evidence makes one thing clear—it is a fundamentally safe procedure for women. Nov 24, 2021 0 6
New algorithm could save lives: Predicts COVID-related intensive care unit resource use The COVID-19 pandemic is on the rise in many European countries, and hospitals world wide are under maximum pressure. Nov 24, 2021 0 4
Prostate cancer organoids open path to precision oncology A multi-institutional team of investigators led by bioengineer Ankur Singh has developed research tools that shed new light on a virtually untreatable form of prostate cancer, opening a pathway that may lead to novel therapeutics ... Nov 24, 2021 0 16
Kraft recalls powdered drinks over metal, glass concerns (HealthDay)—Kraft Heinz Co. announced that it is recalling certain lots of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea and Kool-Aid powdered drinks because they may contain small pieces of metal or glass. Nov 24, 2021 0 1
Adding juice to baby's diet could set stage for obesity (HealthDay)—Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than 4,000 American mothers ... Nov 24, 2021 0 35
Scientists discover biological mechanisms caused by deficits in high-risk autism gene Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and colleagues have demonstrated that rare variants in the ANK2 gene, consistently found in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ... Nov 24, 2021 0 70
Cervical cancer rates for women highest in New York City's lowest socioeconomic neighborhoods Women living in New York City neighborhoods with the lowest socioeconomic status (SES) had a 73 percent greater chance of being diagnosed with cervical cancer than women living in neighborhoods with the highest SES, according ... Nov 24, 2021 0 40
Antihistamines can influence immunotherapy response by enhancing T cell activation New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that treatment with antihistamines, a commonly used allergy medication, was associated with improved responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors. The ... Nov 24, 2021 0 1360
Unsung gene is key to how antibodies develop: study Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that an overlooked gene plays a major role in the development of antibodies, which help the immune system recognize and fight viruses including SARS-CoV-2, bacteria ... Nov 24, 2021 0 266
No surge in travel during regional lockdowns, study finds Regional lockdowns used to reduce the spread of COVID-19 did not result in spikes of people venturing to areas with fewer restrictions to shop, eat, or buy services, a new study has found. Nov 24, 2021 0 2