Is being back in lockdown is making you feel sluggish? Maybe it’s time for a winter health kick. From your diet to your sleep, we round up the products that will help you get your body back on track. From a healthier take on bagels to a sauna blanket, these…
George Clooney's 3-Year-Old Son Alexander Interrupts Interview
Add George Clooney to the list of parents whose children have Zoom-bombed a work call this year. The actor, who graces GQ's cover as the magazine's 2020 Icon of the Year, was interrupted mid-interview by 3-year-old son Alexander, and the adorable exchange was included in the published profile. Clooney, 59, told…
Study suggests coronavirus immunity could last for months to years
Could coronavirus immunity last YEARS? Study finds even survivors who had mild COVID-19 are protected for at least 8 months and their immune ‘memory’ may last MUCH longer Researchers at La Jolla Institute tracked 185 COVID-19 survivors for six to eight months after they were infected Most had mild infections,…
Most clinicians can't access telehealth directly from EHRs
According to a survey released Tuesday by the COVID-19 Healthcare Coalition, the majority of physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals say telehealth is positively influencing clinical outcomes, patient experience, cost and professional satisfaction. Still, challenges remain: respondents are concerned about payment rates, technology and workflow issues that continue to present…
Coronavirus treatments: keep your eye on anti-complement drugs—they look promising
Although the vaccine cavalry is finally coming over the hill, the need for better drugs to treat those with COVID-19 remains. Many drugs are being tested in patients at different stages of the disease, but with a few notable exceptions, results so far have been disappointing. In patients with severe…
Non-hereditary mutation acts as natural gene therapy in patient with rare disease
Researchers affiliated with the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC (ctcusp.org/rationale-2/presentation)) in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, have identified for the first time a non-hereditary mutation in blood cells from a patient with GATA2 deficiency, a rare autosomal disease caused by inherited mutations in the gene that encodes GATA-binding protein 2 (GATA2). GATA2…
Hair loss treatment: Coconut oil contains fatty acids which could increase hair growth
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Hair loss is a problem that many men and women face today. According to recent studies, hair loss is found in as many as 70 percent of men, and in women, who…
Overweight and obese younger people at greater risk for severe COVID-19
Being younger doesn’t protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight, according to a new study from UT Southwestern. While all adults who are overweight or obese are at greater risk for serious complications from the disease, the link is strongest for those age 50 and under. More…
Female Hormone Rx Not Tied to Retinal Vascular Occlusion
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 — Filling a prescription for female hormone therapy (FHT) is not associated with an increased risk for retinal artery occlusion (RAO) or retinal vein occlusion (RVO), according to a study published online Nov. 12 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Delu Song, M.D., from the University of Pennsylvania in…
Moderna follows Pfizer with exciting vaccine news – how to read these dramatic developments
It is very exciting to hear another positive story about vaccine trial results—a good vaccine is the most likely way of ending the pandemic. Last week, interim results from Pfizer suggested its vaccine reduces cases of COVID-19 with 90% efficacy. Now Moderna has gone one better, with interim results showing…