Having an ischemic stroke increases dementia risk, and that risk escalates with the number and severity of strokes, according to […]
Genetic tool improves estimation of prostate cancer risk in diverse ethnic/racial groups
Building upon previous research, an international team led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has […]
New model helping identify pregnant women whose previous kidney injury puts them, babies at risk
Young pregnant women, who appear to have fully recovered from an acute injury that reduced their kidney function, have higher […]
Preventive blood thinning drugs linked to reduced risk of death in COVID-19 patients
Patients given preventive blood thinning drugs (prophylactic anticoagulants) within 24 hours of admission to hospital with COVID-19 are less likely […]
Diabetes during pregnancy may increase risk of heart disease
Women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) are twice as likely by mid-life to develop calcium in […]
Eli Lilly COVID-19 combo therapy cuts risk of death, hospitalization by 70%, company says
Fauci: By the end of the summer everyone can be vaccinated Dr. Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical adviser on […]
Drink and drug risk is lower among optimistic pupils with ‘happy’ memories, says study
Teenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, take fewer drugs and enjoy learning, according to research published […]
China puts 20,000 villagers in central quarantine over virus risk
China has sent over 20,000 rural residents living in the epicentre of the country’s latest virus outbreak to state-run quarantine […]
New clues on why pregnancy may increase risk of organ transplant rejection
A research study at the University of Chicago has found that in pregnancy, while the T cell response to a […]
Studies find having Covid-19 may protect against reinfection
Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having Covid-19 may offer some protection against future infections. Researchers found that people […]