The doctor will see you (on the computer) now: Telehealth’s time has come
During the pandemic, the old waiting room phrase “the doctor will see you now” has taken on a new meaning. So has the waiting room. Our...
Category: Health
COVID-19 pandemic tied to increase in overdose deaths
There was an increase in drug overdose deaths in San Francisco during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 12 in JAMA...
SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity not associated with low vitamin D
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) seropositivity is not associated with low vitamin D levels, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA...
A baby’s gut bacteria may predict future obesity
New research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby’s gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come.
EU deal on Covid pass paves way for summer travel
The European Parliament and EU member states reached a deal Thursday paving the way for a Covid-19 certificate that will help open up travel in Europe...
New biosensor developed to aid early diagnosis of breast cancer
A team of Spanish researchers have developed, at the laboratory level, a prototype of a new biosensor to help detect breast cancer in its earliest stages....
The viruses in our genes: When activated, they impair brain development
Since our ancestors infected themselves with retroviruses millions of years ago, we have carried elements of these viruses in our genes—known as human endogenous retroviruses, or...
Older adults with functional impairments linked to prescription drug use/misuse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 22 percent of older adults in the United States suffer from a functional impairment, defined as...
Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders
For coffee drinkers, a common scenario might involve drinking an extra cup only to end up with a racing heart and a subtle reminder to themselves...
When Medicare chips in on hepatitis C treatment for Medicaid patients, everyone wins
Untreated hepatitis C can lead to serious and life-threatening health problems like cirrhosis and liver cancer. Direct-acting antiviral therapies introduced in recent years are highly effective,...
