COVID-19 was the major cause of a nearly 23% increase in U.S. deaths during the last 10 months of 2020. Researchers noted that the rate of excess deaths in the United States — those above the number that would be expected based on averages from the previous five years — tends to be consistent at… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A trip down a grocery store’s baking goods aisle can leave you in a daze these days if you’re thinking about replacing white or all-purpose flour with one of the many alternatives on shelves. In recent years, the pantry staple used for baking and making pasta… read on > read on >
Kids will be kids, and that’s exactly why Holly McDade plans to get her three young children the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available to them. “Little kids can’t help but touch their mouths and their noses and touch other things,” said McDade, 32, of Strasburg, Va. “They just don’t think about it.… read on > read on >
In a push to overcome vaccine hesitancy, the Biden administration on Thursday launched a public outreach effort that will focus on communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic. Called the “We Can Do This” campaign, the project features television and social media ads and creates a “community corps” of public health, athletic, faith… read on > read on >
Splashing in a pool. Hiking through fresh green forests. Making macaroni art. Stitching together a leather wallet. Knocking a kickball around. It’s nearly time for summer camp, and the experience is expected to be especially important for America’s children because of the pandemic. “We really feel like summer camps are a huge opportunity for kids… read on > read on >
Combining stem cell transplants with cutting-edge immunotherapy prevents leukemia relapses in young people and improves their chances of survival, new research suggests. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. This study included 50 patients (ages: 4 to 30) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who received CAR T-cell therapy. The treatment genetically modifies a patient’s… read on > read on >
The faster-spreading COVID-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom is on its way to becoming the dominant form of the virus in the United States. A new study found that the B.1.1.7 variant is being detected in an increasing proportion of SARS-CoV-2 samples and is 40% to 50% more transmissible than versions of the… read on > read on >
Illegal drug sales on the dark web are common, hard to detect and are fueling America’s opioid epidemic, a University of Texas study reveals. Opioids include prescription painkillers (such as oxycodone) and illegal drugs (such as heroin and fentanyl). “People are struggling from the effects of addiction,” said Tiffany Champagne-Langabeer, senior author of a new… read on > read on >
Heart disease is gaining on cancer as the leading cause of death among American women under 65. “Young women in the United States are becoming less healthy, which is now reversing prior improvements seen in heart disease deaths for the gender,” said Dr. Erin Michos, associate professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in… read on > read on >
Cataracts are a threat to the vision of millions, but new study suggests a welcome aid to prevention: wine. A few glasses of alcohol — especially red wine — a week may help reduce your risk of cataract surgery, new British research suggests. “The fact that our findings were particularly evident in wine drinkers may… read on > read on >
