Dominant and durable, he appeared in a record 106 games for the 1974 pennant-winning Dodgers. His tools? A screwball and a doctorate in physiology.
Study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 yields unexpected findings
A novel longitudinal study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 has revealed some unexpected findings that challenge preconceived notions regarding pandemic-related alcohol use.
Alzheimer’s disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease
Neurodegenerative disorders that cause dementia increase the risk of contracting severe COVID-19 and dying from the disease. For people with Alzheimer’s the risk is three times greater. It can be six times greater if they are over 80, according to a study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and …
Mastocytosis and hymenoptera venom allergy profiled in the U.S.
The prevalence of hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis (HVA) in the United States is 0.167 percent, and mastocytosis is more common among those with HVA, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Financial penalties for dialysis centers do not increase performance
Performance-based financial penalties against outpatient dialysis centers under the End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP) do not improve performance scores, according to a study published online May 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Average COVID hospital bill for U.S. seniors nearly $22,000
The cost of COVID-19 hospitalizations averaged nearly $22,000 for older Americans in 2020—and much more for those who became critically ill, a new government study finds.
Menopause before 40 tied to higher stroke risk
Early menopause could mean an increased risk of stroke caused by blocked blood vessels, according to a new study. Yet for each year of menopause delay, stroke risk fell by 2%.
As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds you’ll surf through the season without so much as a sunburn.
Cannes Film Festival Will Feature Sean Penn, Wes Anderson
The Cannes Film Festival announced the movies that will vie for the Palme d’Or in July.
If Netanyahu Goes, Israel’s New Prime Minister Faces a Big Mess
A new coalition in Israel hopes to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. If it does, there’s plenty of work to be done.