The greener your neighborhood, the lower your risk of heart disease. That’s the takeaway from a new study, which reported that adding to a neighborhood’s green space can have a big payoff for public health. “For the cost of one emergency room visit for a heart attack, trees could be planted in a neighborhood with… read on > read on >
Treatment with two monoclonal antibodies lowers the odds of hospitalization for high-risk COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate illness, according to a new study. “Our conclusion overall at this point is that monoclonal antibodies are an important option in treatment to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in high-risk patients,” said senior author Dr. Raymund Razonable,… read on > read on >
A number of symptoms are common among people who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a patient survey shows. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease in which the nerves’ protective layers are damaged, resulting in progressive disability. For the new study, researchers at Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan in Ann Arbor analyzed surveys completed by… read on > read on >
You’ve just bought a new skin care product and you’re excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic reaction. The best way to avoid this problem while trying something new is to test it on several… read on > read on >
The Delta variant is not only much more infectious than earlier versions of the new coronavirus, but it’s also twice as likely to land you in the hospital with life-threatening complications, new British research shows. “Our analysis highlights that in the absence of vaccination, any Delta outbreaks will impose a greater burden on health care… read on > read on >
Heart attack survivors could gain more than seven healthy years of life if they take the right medications and improve their lifestyle, new research estimates. Unfortunately, studies have found, heart attack survivors rarely get optimal control over their risk factors. The new research echoes that evidence: Of more than 3,200 patients, only 2% had their… read on > read on >
A first-of-a-kind nerve stimulation treatment for people who have problems moving their arms after a stroke has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “People who have lost mobility in their hands and arms due to ischemic stroke are often limited in their treatment options for regaining motor function,” explained Dr. Christopher Loftus.… read on > read on >
COVID-19 vaccination and mask mandates in the workplace have the support of roughly half of American workers, a new poll shows. About 59% of those working remotely and 47% of those working in person are in favor of vaccine requirements, while about one-quarter of workers in both groups are opposed. Workplace mask mandates have the… read on > read on >
New research delivers an answer to a burning question: When are COVID-19 patients most infectious? The answer? Two days before and three days after they develop symptoms. The findings highlight the importance of rapid testing and quarantine if someone is feeling sick, the study authors said. The researchers also found that infected people are more… read on > read on >
New research offers further evidence of a link between gum disease and heart disease. The ongoing Swedish study previously found that gum disease (“periodontitis”) was much more common in first-time heart attack patients than in a group of healthy people. In this follow-up study, the researchers examined whether gum disease was associated with an increased… read on > read on >
