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Stop diabetes in its tracks with a tested 12-month education program

Stop diabetes in its tracks with a tested 12-month education program

A diagnosis of prediabetes can be a wake-up call, especially if you didn’t know you were at risk. But that wake-up call doesn’t need to be cause for alarm. Source link

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The Native Antigen Company wins ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards

The Native Antigen Company wins ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards

The Native Antigen Company, part of LGC Clinical Diagnostics, won ‘The Best COVID-19 Responder’ at OBN 2020 Awards. Source link

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British Liver Trust calls for action to address rising obesity rates that fuel liver disease crisis

British Liver Trust calls for action to address rising obesity rates that fuel liver disease crisis

The British Liver Trust is calling for greater awareness of a silent yet serious form of fatty liver disease, non-alcohol related steatohepatitis (NASH), as one million adults were reported to have been admitted to hospital with obesity-related conditions in 2020. Source link

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Forkhead box O's potential therapeutic use in the treatment of COVID-19

Forkhead box O's potential therapeutic use in the treatment of COVID-19

In a recent study, Indian researchers from the Department of Biochemistry, University of Delhi, reviewed a possible vital coalition of FoxOs – the Forkhead Box O subfamily of protein transcription factors, with SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), the etiological agent of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). Source link

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Study reveals maternal and neonatal benefits of Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Study reveals maternal and neonatal benefits of Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

A new commentary, published as an ‘In-Press Preview’ in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, addresses the salient issue of vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in pregnancy and potential antibody transfer to the fetus – and provides the evidence in support of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine safety and efficacy for both maternal and child health. Source link

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PET radiotracer can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis

PET radiotracer can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis

Positron emission tomography (PET) using a 68Ga-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021 Annual Meeting. Source link

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Researchers identify brain regions involved in seeking information about negative events

Researchers identify brain regions involved in seeking information about negative events

The term “doomscrolling” describes the act of endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media and reading every worrisome tidbit that pops up, a habit that unfortunately seems to have become common during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source link

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Implanted Microchip Could Help Avoid Stroke

Implanted Microchip Could Help Avoid Stroke

After a mini-stroke, doctors inserted a chip to monitor heartbeat, detect irregular heart rhythms, and help adjust medication to avoid another stroke. Source link

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Why a COVID Diagnosis Could Cost You More in 2021

Why a COVID Diagnosis Could Cost You More in 2021

New research suggests COVID-19 could be a much more expensive experience for folks who fall ill this year, thanks to the return of deductibles and copays. Source link

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Trust in CDC, FDA Took a Beating During Pandemic

Trust in CDC, FDA Took a Beating During Pandemic

Recent CDC guidance on COVID-19 has been widely misinterpreted and caused confusion, and the FDA decisions during the pandemic have been critiqued . Source link

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Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug: What to Know

Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug: What to Know

As the first Alzheimer’s drug approved since 2003, advocates applaud the decision. Critics say the approval was based on inadequate proof that the drug works and balk at the price tag of $56,000 a year. Source link

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Florida Woman Dies From Dengue Fever

Florida Woman Dies From Dengue Fever

A Miami woman dies from dengue fever, highlighting the need for awareness of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus. Source link

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Pandemic Boosted Drinking Among Americans Over 50

Pandemic Boosted Drinking Among Americans Over 50

A new poll finds drinking rose among older Americans during the worst of the pandemic, and that could put their health at risk. Source link

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Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes

A new study finds those who have adequate levels of vitamin D when diagnosed with breast cancer have better long-term outcomes. Source link

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Delta Variant and COVID-19 Vaccines: What to Know

Delta Variant and COVID-19 Vaccines: What to Know

A study conducted in the United Kingdom finds that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine provided about 33% protection against the delta variant, first identified in India. Source link

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The Day After a Bad Night's Sleep

The Day After a Bad Night's Sleep

Didn’t sleep well last night? WebMD discusses how to have more energy the day after a bad night’s sleep. Source link

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Havana Syndrome Attacks Leave Baffling Symptoms

Havana Syndrome Attacks Leave Baffling Symptoms

The incidents in Cuba are under investigation as public servants and some members of their families undergo medical care. Source link