Are some foods super bitter to you? You might have lower COVID risk If you can't stand broccoli, celery or kale, you may be a supertaster, and it just might protect you from COVID-19. May 25, 2021 2 46
Could COVID-19 trigger chronic fatigue syndrome in the young? Although older adults are among the most vulnerable to the ravages of COVID-19, new research warns that young patients can develop long-lasting fatigue and concentration problems, even if their COVID-19 infection was mild. May 25, 2021 0 1
EU summit welcomes COVID certificate to unlock travel EU leaders on Tuesday welcomed the introduction of a bloc-wide COVID-19 pass that they hope will unlock a tourist surge this summer. May 25, 2021 0 1
Q and A: 21st century stroke prevention strategies DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member had a stroke a month ago. I'm 45 years old, and I maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a good diet. What steps can I take to make sure this doesn't happen to me? May 25, 2021 0 4
Serendipitous discovery could lead to treatment for strokes, cardiac arrest In a surprising discovery, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) identified a mechanism that protects the brain from the effects of hypoxia, a potentially lethal deprivation of oxygen. This serendipitous finding, ... May 25, 2021 0 710
Woman's frozen face, garbled speech during Zoom call were signs of a stroke At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Dorothy Farris organized "Cocktails and Conversation," a weekly hourlong Zoom session with a group of old friends. Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. quickly became a cherished part of their ... May 25, 2021 0 3
Link between depression and heart disease cuts both ways The day 23-year-old Jordan Chaffiotte was discharged from the hospital following her successful open-heart surgery should have been a happy one. A cause for celebration. May 25, 2021 0 5
Cocaine's effect on the brain: Fruit fly research shows impact at the cellular level New research from the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics has identified specific cell clusters in the brain of the common fruit fly affected by acute cocaine exposure, potentially laying the groundwork for the development ... May 25, 2021 0 243
Needle size not tied to postdural puncture headache in orthopedic patients (HealthDay)—No cases of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) were reported in a cohort of patients receiving spinal injections with smaller or larger needles for spinal anesthesia during orthopedic procedures, according to ... May 25, 2021 0 1
Study shows how fungi and bacteria can activate genes associated with head and neck cancer An in vitro study conducted by a group of researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Araraquara, Brazil, shows how fungi and bacteria can activate genes associated with head and neck tumors, as the metabolism of ... May 25, 2021 0 4
