A vaginal ring that slowly releases an antiviral medication could protect women against HIV for up to three months, a preliminary trial suggests. It assessed two formulations of a vaginal ring that releases the antiretroviral dapivirine in the vagina over the course of 90 days. One version contained 100 milligrams (mg) of dapivirine and the… read on > read on >
Being pregnant triggers a lot of feelings. For many, there is joy, expectation and sometimes a little nervousness about what’s to come. Yet not all pregnant women start this journey on the same footing, and for some, such as those who are facing eviction while pregnant, there’s a tremendous amount of stress. That prenatal stress… read on > read on >
The number of Americans recommended for routine CT scans to spot lung cancer just got a lot bigger. People between the ages of 50 and 80 who don’t have symptoms of lung cancer, but are at high risk for the disease due to their smoking history should have the annual screen to help detect the… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The day before her daughter, Maddy, turned 16, Kelly Steinberg woke up feeling a surge of energy rush through her body as she turned on her side. “I wasn’t in any pain,” Kelly said. “But it was so strange. I knew something wasn’t right.” It was… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — As soon as Joseph Angelo enrolled in Vouchers 4 Veggies, he started to replace processed foods with fruits and vegetables. “There were times when I’d been eating healthier, but I’d really fallen into comfort food like cookies, ice cream, anything with a processed sugar ‘high,’” said… read on > read on >
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine does successfully neutralize the more contagious P.1 variant of the virus recently discovered in Brazil, new research shows. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech conducted the study with scientists from both companies and researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Blood samples from vaccinated individuals were tested against an engineered version… read on > read on >
Desperate for a treatment against COVID-19, some Americans have reached for an anti-parasitic drug aimed at animals, with serious consequences, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. “Never use medications intended for animals on yourself. Ivermectin preparations for animals are very different from those approved for humans,” the FDA cautioned in a statement. The agency… read on > read on >
If a nice hot cup of tea sounds good to you, there’s even more reason to enjoy one now. Scientists have gained new insight into how tea helps lower blood pressure, perhaps pointing the way to new types of blood pressure medications. The researchers found that certain compounds in both black and green tea help… read on > read on >
You’re about to hop on an exercise bike and peddle your heart out, but will having to wear a face mask make it harder to breathe while you work out? Not according to new research that suggests healthy people can safely wear a face mask while doing vigorous exercise. The scientists assessed the breathing, heart… read on > read on >
School-based dental care cut cavities in half among thousands of elementary students, a new study says. “The widespread implementation of oral health programs in schools could increase the reach of traditional dental practices and improve children’s oral health — all while reducing health disparities and the cost of care,” said senior author Dr. Richard Niederman.… read on > read on >
