Louisiana votes to make abortion pills controlled substances Louisiana has become the first state to pass a law that designates abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances. May 25, 2024 0 0
What to look for in mosquito repellents There's an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood. May 25, 2024 0 0
Tips to prevent injuries while biking Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing ... May 25, 2024 0 20
Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows At first, no one thought Nina White had a heart attack. Every detail of that day 10 years ago, when she was just 51, is sharp in her memory. She thought the tightness in her chest was overexertion from multiple trips up the ... May 25, 2024 0 45
As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants? We've now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there's still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it's here to stay. May 25, 2024 0 53
Run streaks: Is it actually safe to run every day? Running is a great form of exercise that has numerous benefits for our health. For instance, people who consistently run at least an hour a week throughout their lives tend to live three years longer and have fewer chronic ... May 25, 2024 0 11
New technique detects novel biomarkers for kidney diseases with nephrotic syndrome A study, presented at the 61st ERA Congress, has uncovered a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis and monitoring of kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome. The study is also published in the New England Journal ... May 25, 2024 0 35
Semaglutide may protect kidney function in individuals with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular ... May 25, 2024 0 1
A UCLA doctor is on a quest to free modern medicine from a Nazi-tainted anatomy book As Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar pondered how to fix the human heart, he was given a gift laced with horror. May 25, 2024 0 26
Bird flu virus detected in beef from an ill dairy cow, but USDA says meat remains safe Bird flu has been detected in beef for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday, but officials said the meat from a single sickened dairy cow was not allowed to enter the nation's food supply and ... May 25, 2024 0 0