An antibody infusion being tested for preventing HIV does not seem to thwart most infections — but its success against certain strains of the virus suggests researchers are on the right track. That’s the takeaway from a clinical trial that put the antibody, called VRC01, to the test in 2,700 people at high risk of… read on > read on >
Research into miscarriages, infertility and birth defects is now primed to undergo revolutionary advances, thanks to the creation in the lab of an early stage of human embryos by two separate international teams of scientists. Both teams were able to use human cells to create artificial blastocysts, an early stage of conception that occurs a… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A good night’s sleep. It’s one of those things people don’t appreciate until it’s gone. But like much taken for granted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, good quality sleep is harder to come by these days. That’s worrisome, health experts say, because poor sleep can lead… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The greener the neighborhood, the lower the stroke risk, a new study suggests. Researchers matched images gathered from space to health data from residents to come up with their findings. The work adds to evidence that shows where someone lives affects their health, said study co-author… read on > read on >
With tens of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses going into American arms, pressure is mounting for a U.S. “vaccine passport” that would allow the fully immunized to travel freely and more easily enjoy other aspects of pre-pandemic life. More than two dozen airline trade organizations, labor unions and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have asked… read on > read on >
Most women can have a natural childbirth even if labor doesn’t begin soon after their water breaks, according to a new study. This situation occurs in about 11% of pregnant women who carry to term. Labor is typically induced in such cases. But University of Michigan researchers found there is no significant increased risk to… read on > read on >
Winter weather can bring hidden dangers, the most deadly of which can include carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. As blizzards, tornadoes and severe storms batter the nation and many lose power and heat, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning and fires from portable generators and other devices increase exponentially, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission… read on > read on >
Talking with their doctors may help convince reluctant Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines, evidence from a previous pandemic suggests. Researchers analyzed responses from more than 19,000 people in the United States who were surveyed during the H1N1 swine flu pandemic in 2009. The poll assessed respondents’ attitudes toward doctors, their openness to discussing vaccines with… read on > read on >
A new tissue infection has been identified in Crohn’s disease patients, and researchers say their finding could ultimately lead to better treatment of the common inflammatory bowel disease. Areas of unhealed wounds in the intestines of Crohn’s patients have elevated levels of a type of yeast widely found in cheese and processed meat, the new… read on > read on >
Serious vision problems among older Americans have declined sharply, and the improvement has been greatest among women, folks over 85 and seniors who are Black or Hispanic, a nationwide study shows. “The implications of a reduction in vision impairment are significant,” said study first author ZhiDi Deng, a pharmacy student at the University of Toronto… read on > read on >
