Amid worries that the latest coronavirus variant could spark another rise in cases, Medicare announced Monday that millions of enrollees will finally have access to free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at drug stores. More than 59 million people with Medicare’s “Part B” outpatient coverage will be able to get up to…
Alzheimer’s: Scientists stop memory loss in mice using nose drops
Recent research suggests that inflammation plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment strategies to reduce inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease have failed or resulted in side effects. Now, however, a study has found that the noninvasive intranasal application of medication can halt memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s. Scientists hope to…
Omecamtiv mecarbil does not improve exercise capacity with heart failure
Patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) did not experience any improvement in their ability to exercise vigorously after taking the experimental heart failure drug omecamtiv mecarbil, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session. Many patients who have HFrEF—a condition in…
NYC to Keep School Mask Rule for Kids Aged 2 to 4 in Place
With COVID-19 cases rising once again, New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge’s ruling that struck it down, Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday. City health officials are recommending that everyone cover their faces in indoor public settings and…
Gordon Ramsey health: ‘It was f***ing painful’ – chef on his unwanted arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis: NHS on common signs and symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As a…
Bats carry some of the most virulent, but not the most dangerous zoonotic viruses
The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is considered a zoonotic pandemic, as SARS-CoV-2 has been transmitted to humans from another vertebrate. Whereas SARS-CoV-2 is largely believed to have originated from bats, several other zoonotic viruses have also emerged from…
Biden administration to offer 2nd COVID boosters to those 50 and older
Despite not knowing how long another jab might provide protection, the Biden administration plans to offer a second COVID booster shot to Americans 50 and older. Optional second boosters of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines could be authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as soon as this week,…
Study identifies new risk factors for recovery after reconstructive breast surgery
Factors such as anemia and anticoagulants have more impact on hospitalization time after breast reconstruction than "common" risk factors. That is the outcome of a study carried out by the Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences in Krems (KL Krems) published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The study…
Am I run down, do I have a cold – or is it COVID?
You wake up with a sore throat — should you still reach for a RAT? After all, they’re a bit of a nuisance, and they’re not inexpensive. If you’re young, fully vaccinated or a COVID-19 veteran, it may have become tempting to skip a test here and there. But that…
Britons being struck down by FOUR illnesses sweeping across the country
Coronavirus: 'Wrong time to lift restrictions' says Greenhalgh We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The “super…