Two new studies out of Britain find that although the now-dominant “U.K. variant” of the new coronavirus does spread more quickly, it does not appear to lead to more severe disease in those made ill. The findings should help allay fears that more patients will die after infection with the variant, officially labeled B.1.1.7. Scientists… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) –The first device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect possible signs of colon cancer during colonoscopy has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The GI Genius uses AI-based machine learning to help identify lesions such as polyps or suspected tumors in real time during a colonoscopy, according to… read on > read on >
Snoring just isn’t for adults, and behavior problems in kids who regularly snore may be due to changes in their brain structure, researchers say. Prior studies have found a link between regular snoring and behavior problems such as inattention or hyperactivity, but this connection isn’t fully understood. And a few small studies have reported a… read on > read on >
Most dog owners have seen this dynamic in action, but a new study confirms that your canine companion can become jealous when you pay attention to another dog. Researchers put 18 dogs in situations where they could imagine their owner interacting with either a realistic-looking fake dog or a fleece cylinder. The fake dog served… read on > read on >
Midnight snacks might feel satisfying in the moment — but they can also knock people off their game at work the next day, a new study suggests. The study, which followed nearly 100 employees, found a connection between “unhealthy” eating in the evening and under-performance at work the next day. In general, people tended to… read on > read on >
Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat. But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even more critical because those drugs can increase their sensitivity to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The researchers… read on > read on >
DJ Khaled, Halsey and other musicians are selling electronic cigarettes to young people through product placement in music videos that receive hundreds of millions of views, a pair of new studies report. Overall, music videos identified as featuring e-cigarette product placements during a four-month period in 2018 received more than 1.6 billion total views on… read on > read on >
People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron’s antibody cocktail, a new study shows. The findings suggest that beyond preventing the worst outcomes for coronavirus infection when given early enough, the cocktail could also prevent people from getting sick in the first place, the… read on > read on >
Once you’ve landed that coveted coronavirus vaccine appointment, you’ll likely have to fill out a form on your medical history and whether you’re allergic to any of the vaccine’s ingredients. But there could be another question waiting for you: Have you ever had dermal filler injections? That’s because — in rare cases — people who’ve… read on > read on >
Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other mental health issues. And the emotional anguish exacted a significant toll: The researchers also found it was associated with an increased risk of death during the study period among… read on > read on >
