Access to potentially lifesaving 3D mammography isn’t equal, new research shows. “This study was about whether adoption of this technology is equitable. We’re showing that it has not been, even though it has been [U.S. Food and Drug Administration]-approved for a decade now,” said Dr. Christoph Lee. He is professor of radiology at the University… read on > read on >
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Tiger Woods Hospitalized Following Car Crash
Golfing legend Tiger Woods was recovering in the hospital on Wednesday following a crash where his SUV flipped over in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday morning. “Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries. He is currently in surgery, and we thank you for your… read on > read on >
U.S. COVID Death Toll Passes 500,000
President Joe Biden marked the unthinkable milestone of half a million Americans lost to coronavirus with a somber, candlelit ceremony at the White House on Monday night. “The people we lost were extraordinary,” Biden said. “They span generations. Born in America, immigrated to America. But just like that, so many of them took their final… read on > read on >
Got a Vaccine-Skeptical Relative? Here’s How to Talk to Them
While more than 57 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the United States and many Americans eagerly await their turn to get a shot, not everyone wants one. Vaccine skepticism isn’t new, but you may be able to persuade skeptical loved ones to change their minds. “Some people are probably thinking… read on > read on >
Many Older Adults Confused About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Poll
Many older Americans lack knowledge about antibiotics, with some admitting to using leftover medication, a new survey reveals. More than 2,200 adults, aged 50 to 80, were questioned. Nine out of 10 said they’re cautious about using antibiotics, and nearly that number knew that overuse of the drugs can lead to them becoming ineffective, according… read on > read on >
From Sourdough to Sacrifice, How COVID Is Changing Americans’ Values
As the COVID-19 pandemic transformed everyday lives in 2020, Americans began dwelling on a few key topics, sourdough bread among them. But we were also tweeting about and researching sacrifice, survival and death, according to new research on online trends. Researchers analyzed how Google searches and the phrasing of a half-billion words and phrases on… read on > read on >
Could Your DNA Predict a Happy Marriage?
The DNA ties that bind: Marriage satisfaction may lie in your genes, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Arkansas looked at 71 newly married couples, asking them to complete a survey three months after marriage and again every four months for four years. They also tested their DNA. Recent research indicates that… read on > read on >
New Variants Mean COVID Vaccines, Tests May Need Tweaking: FDA
The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants could require a quick pivot on the part of pharmaceutical and medical device companies, to help stay one step ahead of COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidelines Monday encouraging drug and test developers to pay attention to new coronavirus variants and be prepared to make that… read on > read on >
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
New research offers up hopeful news for the millions of people struggling with panic disorder. Two relatively brief types of psychotherapy can help alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms of this anxiety disorder. Fully 70% of people showed improvements in panic disorder symptoms and 45% were symptom-free in about 12 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or… read on > read on >
Even as Pandemic Starts to Ease, U.S. COVID Death Toll Nears 500,000
While coronavirus infections in America plunge to levels not seen in months, the country prepares to mark the devastating toll of 500,000 dead so far in the pandemic. The seven-day rolling average is now under 65,000 and the daily death toll is also dropping, with fatalities decreasing by 30 percent in the past week, the… read on > read on >