Immunology
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
If you've been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold.
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Health
The heat is on for future Olympic Games, say researchers
James Cook University researchers say increasing heat is putting competitors, staff and the public at risk at big sporting events such as the Brisbane Olympic Games, and could see health systems being overwhelmed.
Jun 12, 2024
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Health
From urine tasting to self-infecting with stomach bugs—a brief guide to the most daring medical self-experiments
Science presenter and journalist Dr. Michael Mosley was well known not only for his expertise, energy and passion as a broadcaster but also for trialing experiments on himself. From swallowing tapeworm eggs to having areas ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Cardiology
Menopause and the heart connection
Women experience menopause at different ages—and different ways—which can, among other things, affect their heart health.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One dead as mpox outbreak hits South Africa
An outbreak of mpox has killed one person and infected four more in South Africa, the government said on Wednesday, adding it was trying to secure more treatment drugs as a precaution.
Jun 12, 2024
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Medical economics
Biden administration seeks to wipe consumer medical debt off most credit reports with proposed rule
The Biden administration is pushing to prevent medical debt from being considered in most decisions made over whether someone qualifies to rent an apartment, buy a car or take on a mortgage.
Jun 12, 2024
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Medical research
Study: Global patient harms rise from 11 million to 18 million over 30 years
The proportion of patient harms associated with medical procedures, treatment, and contact with health care systems rose by 59%, from 11 million to 18 million globally, between 1990 and 2019, finds a data analysis published ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Health
Heat waves hit harder for people with disabilities: Study finds increased emergency visits in South Korea
Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and intense heat waves. Amid these concerns, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert panel develops new definition of long COVID
A new proposed definition for long COVID could help patients get the help they need, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says.
Jun 11, 2024
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Medical economics
Washington medical cannabis users get break from the nation's highest pot taxes
Thanks to a new state law, Washingtonians with a medical cannabis card can get a break from the nation's highest tax on the drug.
Jun 11, 2024
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