NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.
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News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Covid-19 may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). This has been shown by new research at örebro University and örebro University Hospital, Sweden.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana provides free treatment benefits irrespective of their socio-economic status
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
UK Health Security
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase through autumn and into winter, but this year cases have risen earlier than usual and are expected to continue to increase. This rise comes alongside a shift in circulating common norovirus genotypes.
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The Hindu
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
In India, one in nine individuals is projected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; the cancer incidence is predicted to climb further due to rising pollution, urbanisation, and poor diets and lifestyles
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
US Department of Agriculture
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust (PPLT) is a Tribally led nonprofit organization committed to reconnecting and empowering various Indigenous peoples throughout the Northeast. The Land Trust acts as a catalyst for change, addressing critical issues related to land reclamation and food insecurity for the Pocasset Wampanoag tribe and other marginalized communities.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Researchers investigate how short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and temperature affects bronchiectasis mortality rates in China.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Yu Shang Food, Inc. is recalling more than 70,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because of a listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people, including one baby who subsequently died. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Thursday announced an expanded recall from the distributor, which initially recalled the food products on Nov. 9, 2024.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them, researchers report. Dubbed the NanoGripper, the nanorobotic hand also could be programmed to interact with other viruses or to recognize cell surface markers for targeted drug delivery, such as for cancer treatment.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
The study demonstrates that H5N1 2.3.4.
KFF Health News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Ryan Wettstein Nauman was inconsolable one evening last December. After being put down for bed, the 3-year-old from Peoria, Illinois, just kept crying and crying and crying, and nothing would calm her down. Her mother, Maggi Wettstein, remembered fearing it could be a yeast or urinary tract infection, something they had been dealing with during potty training.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
The cases appeared in California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York between July 31 and Oct. 24, the CDC said. Nine out of the 11 infected individuals were hospitalized.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Recent food poisoning outbreaks across Hyderabad have sparked concern over food safety standards, highlighting hygiene practices, regulatory enforcement, and alarming gaps in consumer awareness.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals the extent of fossil fuel industry involvement in medical research, leading to fresh calls for academics and publishing companies to cut ties with companies.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Author and TV host Kelly Corrigan has a radical way to support a loved one through a crisis, big or small. Here's her technique to make someone feel like it's safe to open up.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that a New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Mexico on Friday, causing the agency to pause animal imports from the country. Mexico’s chief veterinary officer said they discovered the screwworm in a cow at an inspection checkpoint close to the border with Guatemala.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The continued manufacture and sale of Ranitidine, the acid reflux treatment drug, in India must stop; government inaction is jeopardising Indian lives
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Levothyroxine, the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the U.S., may be associated with bone loss, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Recent results from a recent clinical trial indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers an overall 96% reduced risk of acquiring HIV. This makes Lenacapavir significantly more effective than the standard daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis).
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A recent article in The Lancet has highlighted the limited data availability and poor data quality of stillbirths in the country; India is the topmost contributor to stillbirths and neonatal mortality in the world
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Globally, the month of November is associated with campaigns to raise awareness and encourage conversation around men's health, particularly on topics such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
The Global Fund
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is a real possibility, tantalizingly close. But the job is not yet done.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The cacao tree however, absorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium from its environment, which means even organic and ethically-sourced chocolate is not immune to having trace amounts of heavy metals in it, raising concerns
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Though original studies primarily focused on tobacco, arecanut was unjustifiably included with manipulated sample sizes and misleading titles, alleged CAMPCO president A. Kishore Kumar Kodgi.
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