Review outlines approaches to deliver radiation to tumors while sparing healthy tissue
A comprehensive review by University of North Carolina researchers and colleagues highlights the optimal ways that focused, high-dose radiation can …
Imaging approach to stop epilepsy seizures
An advanced imaging approach developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine could let surgeons determine the best target …
Hearing loss tied to less physical activity in older adults
(HealthDay)—Hearing loss is associated with a worse physical activity profile and contributes to accelerated aging, according to a study published …
Trial tests intervention to reduce sedentary time in patients with kidney disease
A recent randomized trial tested an intervention to reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity in individuals with kidney disease. …
Efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions may be hindering end-of-life pain management
Policies designed to prevent the misuse of opioids may have the unintended side effect of limiting access to the pain-relieving …
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel tells Maria Bartiromo vaccine booster shots 'are going to be required'
Moderna CEO answers questions on COVID vaccine efficacy Stephane Bancel joins ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street’ to discuss Johnson & Johnson …
Response to one COVID-19 vaccine dose strong in previously infected
(HealthDay)—For persons with a history of previous infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the neutralizing antibody titer …
Stronger enforcement of mental health parity law needed to address impact of coronavirus
The pandemic’s effect on Americans’ mental health is illustrating the need for stronger enforcement of the federal health parity law, …
Production of Russia’s Sputnik vaccine to begin in Serbia: makers
Moscow on Wednesday announced the start of production of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Serbia, the first European country …
Inflammation a key to targeting pregnancy-associated breast cancer
New research led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has revealed how breast cancer cells that develop during or …
US may pause J&J coronavirus vaccines due to rare cases of blood clots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending a pause in …
Bacterial molecule may be key to fighting stomach cancer
Humans are exposed to many types of bacteria daily, the majority of which are harmless. However, some bacteria are pathogenic, …
New study examines promising approach to treating attention and working memory difficulties in child
An adaptive cognitive training program could help treat attention and working memory difficulties in children with sickle cell disease (SCD), …
Billboard and storefront ads for cannabis linked to problematic use in teens
Adolescents who frequently see billboard or storefront advertisements for recreational cannabis are more likely to use the drug weekly and …
Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine and rare …
The Surprising Way To Make Your Personal Affirmations Work Faster
More and more people are using the practice of manifesting to make their goals come true. It can take the …
Breast cancer survivors’ fear of cancer returning linked to genomic testing, psychological factors
Breast cancer survivors with a higher risk of cancer recurrence based on genomic testing may experience greater fear of their …
Gradual doses used to vaccinate people allergic to their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Researchers from Rochester Regional Health used graded doses to successfully administer a second dose of the Moderna vaccine to two …