Early accumulation of tau in the brain predicts memory decline in Alzheimer's disease Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have compared how well different Alzheimer's biomarkers predict the progression of the disease and its effect on the memory. They found that early accumulation of tau proteins ... Sep 30, 2021 1 79
Study: Aerobic exercise after a sport-related concussion speeds recovery in adolescent athletes Adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery if they engage in aerobic exercise within 10 days of getting injured, according to a new University ... Sep 30, 2021 0 37
2% or less have had Covid jabs in many African nations: WHO Just two percent of the population, or less, have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus in half of the countries in Africa, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 0 16
Most cases of never-smokers' lung cancer treatable with mutation-targeting drugs Despite smoking's well-known role in causing lung cancer, a significant number of patients who develop lung tumors have never smoked. While scientists are still working to understand what spurs cancer in so-called "never-smokers," ... Sep 30, 2021 0 75
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase among unvaccinated pregnant women Unvaccinated pregnant women are increasingly being hospitalized with COVID-19 during a nationwide surge of the Delta variant, according to research from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Sep 30, 2021 0 6
Families and practitioners adapting to virtual funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic The growing use of virtual funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on grieving processes and the funeral industry, according to a new scoping review from the University of Toronto published online ... Sep 30, 2021 0 3
Immigration boosts US life expectancy, study says If immigrants to the United States formed their own country, their pre-COVID-19 life expectancies would exceed or match those of the world's leaders in longevity—Swiss men and Japanese women. A new study by USC and Princeton ... Sep 30, 2021 0 3
Study finds dynamic pregnancy intentions among participants Deciding when to start or grow a family is deeply personal and complex. When someone begins using a contraceptive, it may seem obvious they are not planning to get pregnant anytime soon. But a study recently published in ... Sep 30, 2021 0 2
High-risk individuals favor doctor's offices for vaccines The ongoing wave of new COVID-19 infections and recent booster recommendations have made the need for efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines even more urgent, particularly for high-risk individuals with chronic medical ... Sep 30, 2021 0 29
When a free cancer check finds something, could cost keep patients from following up? Eleven years ago this month, the scans and exams that hold the most power to spot the early signs of cancer became available for free to many American adults. Sep 30, 2021 0 2