Nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Don’t believe these myths
Are you anxious about “dangerous” COVID-19 vaccine side effects? Wondering if it will affect your fertility? Did you hear it will change your DNA? There’s plenty...
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Male bladder cancer vulnerability could lead to a new treatment approach
A protein variant common in malignant bladder tumor cells may serve as a new avenue for treating bladder cancer. A multi-institution study led by UC Davis...
‘You can feel the joy’: One nurse’s race to vaccinate as many people as she can
Chris Runyon paused for a moment to catch her breath as she lugged a high-tech cooler and 20 pounds of medical supplies through an empty gymnasium.
Medical oxygen: Why it is lacking and how it is made
Difficulty breathing is one of the most common severe COVID-19 symptoms, and as photos of people waiting in long lines for oxygen canisters in India and...
Well-care visits promote better health during transition from childhood to adolescence
During well-care visits, children are seen by their primary care physician to address health needs. Maintaining these visits can have a positive impact on a child’s...
Job changes following breast cancer are frequent in some cases
Breast cancer diagnosis: Around 88% of patients survive the dangerous disease in the first five years. Work is important for getting back to normality. Researchers from...
Developing antiviral drugs is not easy—here’s why
The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, recently announced the creation of an antivirus taskforce to “supercharge” the development of new antiviral drugs. At a Downing Street...
Contagious and concerning: What we know about COVID-19 variants
Fast-spreading coronavirus variants have ignited global concern over whether existing vaccines will be able to protect the world from a virus that is constantly mutating.
Four reasons why your tolerance for alcohol can change
As pubs and bars reopen across England, many are excited about the opportunity to enjoy a drink with friends and family. While some evidence suggests alcohol...
When cancer strikes those under 40, race matters
(HealthDay)—Young Black and Hispanic cancer patients face poorer survival odds than their white counterparts, even from some cancers that are highly curable, a new study finds.
