Website to help prevent suicide La Trobe University researchers have developed a website to help people better identify and respond to suicide risk in their family members and friends. Dec 9, 2021 0 1
New insights into immunity to malaria in pregnancy New Burnet Institute research has revealed the importance of specific proteins in the blood known as complement to clear infection and prevent malaria in pregnancy, a cause of severe disease and significant maternal, fetal, ... Dec 9, 2021 0 10
Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the 'trap' of clot-causing immune response When the body attempts to fight off an infection, immune cells called neutrophils may shoot out spider web-like networks of toxic proteins to help contain the invaders. However, when not properly regulated, these web-like ... Dec 9, 2021 0 17
Exposure to toxic metals may increase risk of clogged arteries Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research published today in the ... Dec 9, 2021 0 6
Use of generic heart meds in Medicare Part D could save more than $600 million a year Prescribing generic medications for heart and blood vessel diseases more frequently instead of brand-name medications in Medicare's prescription drug program, called Part D, could save more than $600 million each year in ... Dec 9, 2021 0 9
Pfizer booster study lifts mood over Omicron variant Three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine appear effective against the Omicron variant, a lab test indicated—encouraging news, even as Denmark and Britain announced new restrictions to stem surging caseloads. Dec 9, 2021 0 2
Study traces molecular link from gene to late-onset retinal degeneration Scientists have discovered that gene therapy and the diabetes drug metformin may be potential treatments for late-onset retinal degeneration (L-ORD), a rare, blinding eye disease. Researchers from the National Eye Institute ... Dec 9, 2021 0 60
China grants emergency approval for its first COVID drug China's drug authority has granted emergency approval for the country's first specialised treatment against COVID-19, found in clinical trials to significantly reduce hospitalisations and deaths among high-risk patients. Dec 9, 2021 0 2
New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth New Zealand's government believes it has come up with a unique plan to end tobacco smoking—a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. Dec 9, 2021 0 15
Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it's clear a change is needed, just in case. Dec 9, 2021 0 9
