Could widely used blood pressure meds raise skin cancer risk?
(HealthDay)—Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat.
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AHA issues statement on central retinal artery occlusion
(HealthDay)—Acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a medical emergency, and patients should be immediately triaged to an emergency department for appropriate management, according to a...
Irish vaccine taskforce recommends limiting AZ jab to over-60s
Ireland’s vaccine taskforce on Monday recommended the AstraZeneca coronavirus jab be limited to those aged over 60, following European reviews of evidence linking the shot to...
More than one million coronavirus deaths in Europe
Health authorities across Europe have recorded more than a million coronavirus deaths as of 1830 GMT on Monday, according to a tally compiled by AFP from...
Paraguay reports daily coronavirus death record
Paraguay on Monday reported a record 78 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours, a number health authorities fear will grow further in the country of 7.1 million...
All schools in Ontario to shut and go to online learning
All schools in Canada’s most populous province will be shut down and move to online learning because of a record number of coronavirus infections fueled by...
Study reveals crucial details on skin-related side effects of cancer immune therapies
Immune checkpoint inhibitors, which boost the immune system’s response against tumor cells, have transformed treatment for many advanced cancers, but short-term clinical trials and small observational...
CEOs vow to fight voting restrictions despite threats from Trump and McConnell
Dozens of business leaders held an hour-long brainstorming session over the weekend to discuss ways to fight controversial voting restrictions proposed in states around the country.
Ready or Not, Hideki Matsuyama Is Now a National Hero in Japan
By winning the Masters, the publicity-shy golfer will face a news media spotlight that trails every move of Japanese athletes abroad.
Study reveals cancer immunotherapy patients at most risk of life-threatening side effects
Many patients with cancer receive immune checkpoint inhibitors that strengthen their immune response against tumor cells. While the medications can be life-saving, they can also cause...
