Ticks are extremely resilient even when temperatures vary wildly, according to scientists who are working to better understand the spread of Lyme disease. In their new study, black-legged ticks, notorious for carrying pathogens, were very good at surviving both extreme cold and high heat, the scientists found. This was true both for nymph and adult… read on > read on >
There is no cure for nearsightedness, but medicated eye drops can slow down its progression in children, a new trial finds. The study tested the effects of eye drops containing a very low dose of the drug atropine — the same medication used to dilate the pupils during an eye exam. Researchers found that when… read on > read on >
A former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services could be the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former North Carolina Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen is the likely pick, according to sources with knowledge of the plan, the Washington Post reported. Cohen would come… read on > read on >
Americans aren’t living as long as people in dozens of other developed nations — and the problem is worse than previously thought, a new study reveals. People in more than 50 countries on six continents have been outliving Americans for more than 70 years, according to the new research. “The new study challenges two assumptions… read on > read on >
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been tied to an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, research suggests that erectile woes during late middle age may also be linked to a man’s chances of developing memory issues later on. “Because subtle changes in erectile function were related to memory decline, our results… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Jennifer Valentine’s colleague, longtime friend and neighbor Rebecca McCormack picked her up early at her home in York, South Carolina, for a ride to the airport. The oncology technicians at a cancer center were off to a conference in Salt Lake City. At the airport, they… read on > read on >
A potentially deadly germ has made its way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, health officials warned this week. So far, three cases of infection from the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei have been reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacteria causes melioidosis, which can be fatal if left untreated. “It is an… read on > read on >
A new liver dialysis device might soon be able to save patients on the edge of death from liver failure, early clinical trial results show. The DIALIVE device safely improved organ function and alleviated symptoms in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure, compared with others receiving standard care, the researchers reported. If the device proves out… read on > read on >
Medicare will soon cover a new class of Alzheimer’s drugs if they receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with some key limits. Along with being full approved, drug makers will also have to gather and keep data in a registry showing how the drugs are working in the real world, the… read on > read on >
It may not be necessary for people who have prolapse surgery for pelvic floor disorders to wait to get started exercising again. A new study challenges standard restrictions, finding that those who resume exercising soon after the procedure do just as well as those who wait several weeks. “This study is a paradigm shift for… read on > read on >
