Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Another study finds COVID-19 typically mild for kids
(HealthDay)—New research adds to evidence that children infected with COVID-19 have less severe symptoms than adults with the coronavirus.
Mar 17, 2020
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Sleep disorders
Exercise may reduce sleep apnea and improve brain health
Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds.
Sep 27, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Emerging omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 are inhibited less efficiently by antibodies
The omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2 of SARS-CoV-2 have dominated the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2022. In many countries, these viruses are now outcompeted by emerging subvariants, with BA.5 being responsible for the current ...
Jul 1, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research breakthrough in mystery child hepatitis
British researchers reported a breakthrough Monday in mysterious hepatitis cases affecting young children, finding the serious liver condition was linked to co-infection of two common viruses, but not the coronavirus.
Jul 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study suggests sleep disorders linked with more severe outcomes from COVID-19
A new Cleveland Clinic study found that people with certain sleep disorders have more severe outcomes from COVID-19, including a 31 percent higher rate of hospitalization and mortality.
Nov 10, 2021
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Inflammatory disorders
Asthma pill could reduce symptoms in severe sufferers
The first new asthma pill for nearly 20 years has the power to significantly reduce the severity of the condition, a study led by the University of Leicester has found.
Aug 5, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biden administration to offer 2nd COVID boosters to those 50 and older
Despite not knowing how long another jab might provide protection, the Biden administration plans to offer a second COVID booster shot to Americans 50 and older.
Mar 28, 2022
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Genetics
Researchers find answers as to why some people are at risk of gout
University of Otago researchers have helped characterise a genetic variant that enables new understanding of why some people are at risk of gout, a painful and debilitating arthritic disease.
Sep 12, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find hybrid immunity is the best protection against COVID-19
A University of Calgary research group joined forces with members of the World Health Organization (WHO) to tackle a global health question. What is the best protection against COVID-19? Analyzing data from controlled studies ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Soaring Omicron could lead to more dangerous variants, WHO warns
Soaring Omicron cases around the globe could increase the risk of a newer, more dangerous variant emerging, the World Health Organization in Europe warned on Tuesday.
Jan 4, 2022
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