MONDAY, June 6, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Brian Kennedy was living his dream. A piano prodigy, he moved from his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, to Los Angeles in 2003, when he was 20. He started out as a musician for hire, playing a handful of instruments and composing on his own. Then,… read on > read on >
Two “smart bomb” drugs are offering new hope to women with aggressive breast cancers, a pair of clinical trials show. Both medications are antibody-drug conjugates, consisting of a chemo drug that’s been wedded to an antibody that delivers the chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. “That’s a way to take the chemo right to the cancer… read on > read on >
Diabetes increases the odds that a COVID-19 infection will be severe, and folks with diabetes may be up to four times more likely to develop long-lasting symptoms, new research suggests. “Though more data is needed, some early studies suggest that diabetes may be a risk factor for long COVID, and thus careful monitoring of people… read on > read on >
New research points to a compelling interplay between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression. IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition to the physical pain that these illnesses can inflict upon sufferers, the new study showed that patients face a significantly increased risk of depression. Interestingly, the investigators also found that IBD-free siblings… read on > read on >
Production has resumed at the Michigan infant formula plant forced to close in February over product contamination and safety lapses, but it will take about three weeks before new formula from the plant makes its way to American consumers, Abbott Nutrition said Saturday. The plant is the largest formula factory in the United States and… read on > read on >
Here’s a simple weapon to employ against the opioid epidemic: New research finds that placing time limits on prescriptions for highly addictive narcotic painkillers may reduce the risk of misuse. In 2019, 1% of opioid prescriptions from U.S. dentists and surgeons were filled more than 30 days after being issued, long after the acute pain… read on > read on >
Holocaust survivors have a lower risk of delirium after surgery than others their age, and a new study suggests it may owe to mental resilience developed in response to their horrific experiences. “Given that Holocaust survivors are at increased risk of a range of physical and psychological conditions, we were surprised to find that they… read on > read on >
Folks who take their coffee with a little cream and sugar have reason to rejoice, health-wise. A new study shows that coffee’s potential health benefits persist, even if you add a bit of sugar to your java. People who drink any amount of unsweetened coffee are 16% to 21% less likely to die early than… read on > read on >
It’s a good idea to get children outside every day, but especially on Kids to Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play on May 21. “Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, outdoor time and nature exploration are safe for most kids,” pediatrician Dr. Danette Glassy said in an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) news… read on > read on >
A skin biopsy is often used to diagnose skin cancer and other skin conditions. It involves the removal of a small amount of skin, which is examined under a microscope. Afterwards, you’ll need to look after the biopsy location to make sure it heals properly. “Your dermatologist will treat the small wound from the skin… read on > read on >
