Every American who wants a coronavirus vaccine should be able to get one by the end of July, President Joe Biden said Tuesday. His message, delivered during a town hall meeting hosted by CNN, was more optimistic than one he delivered last week when he warned that logistical hurdles would most likely mean that many… read on > read on >
As the new coronavirus vaccine rollout gathers speed, elevators will likely become a flash point for businesses hoping to reopen offices while sticking to social distancing. And a new computer simulation suggests that the usual “first-come, first-served” elevator routine is neither safe nor practical. “Now that vaccines are within reach, many buildings are slated for… read on > read on >
Scientists may have discovered why cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) are triggered by stress, illness and sunburn. The finding could lead to new ways to prevent recurring cold sores and herpes-related eye disease, U.S. and British researchers say. More than half of Americans are infected with herpes simplex virus. It is spread… read on > read on >
Higher levels of a certain type of immune cell may explain why immunotherapy for prostate cancer is more effective in Black men than in white men, researchers say. The finding could lead to immunotherapy-based precision treatment for localized aggressive and advanced prostate cancer in all races. For the study, the researchers analyzed 1,300 prostate tumor… read on > read on >
One of the least understood effects of COVID-19 infection is “brain fog,” a kind of mental confusion that can take hold among seriously ill patients, sometimes lingering long after recovery. Now, a new study has spotted a possible neurological clue in the form of highly unusual cell clusters in the brains of people who had… read on > read on >
Older adults who get little sleep each night may be at heightened risk of dementia or earlier death, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 2,600 older Americans, those who were deemed “short sleepers” — catching no more than five hours of sleep at night — were more likely to develop dementia or die… read on > read on >
Schoolyard bullies have been making life difficult for kids for eons, often causing lasting damage to their victims. Now, new research shows these bullies can also suffer lasting consequences as they age. Bullies may be more likely to abuse drugs, alcohol and tobacco later in life, and this risk is greater for childhood bullies than… read on > read on >
Severe eye abnormalities have been found in the eyes of some COVID-19 patients, a new study out of France contends. The findings show the need for eye screening, as well as appropriate treatment and management of potentially serious eye problems in these patients, experts say. “We showed that a few patients with severe COVID-19 from… read on > read on >
“Prediabetes” — where blood sugar levels are high but not yet tipped over into full-blown diabetes — may pose a threat to brain health, new British research suggests. “As an observational study, it cannot prove higher blood sugar levels cause worsening brain health. However, we believe there is a potential connection that needs to be… read on > read on >
Heart attack patients are less likely to die on the spot if they have been physically active, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from more than 28,000 people in Europe who suffered a heart attack in order to see how active or more ‘couch potato’ lifestyles affected their risk of death. They found… read on > read on >
