Spike in severe pediatric type 2 diabetes complication during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children generally appear to be less severely impacted by COVID-19 than adults. But a new study...
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Germany to open up virus vaccinations to all adults in June
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that Germany will open up COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults in June, based on projections that the country will receive 80...
Cell study suggests pesticide exposure may increase COVID-19 susceptibility
A new study performed in human lung airway cells is one of the first to show a potential link between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and increased...
Could heart medications increase COVID-19 risk?
During infection, SARS-CoV-2 binds to a cellular receptor known as angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) before entering a cell and replicating. Because it is not well...
Taking vitamin D could lower heart disease risk for people with dark skin
New research suggests a simple step could help millions of people reduce their risk of heart disease: make sure to get enough vitamin D. Elucidating linkages...
Normally harmless cell molecule triggers neuron death
A vital intermediate in normal cell metabolism is also, in the right context, a trigger for cell death, according to a new study from Wanli Liu...
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have a small risk of heart failure
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 may be at risk of developing heart failure even if they do not have a previous history of heart disease or cardiovascular...
Nurse-led CBT can reduce ‘overwhelming’ menopausal symptoms for women with breast cancer
Menopausal symptoms—hot flushes and night sweats—experienced by women with breast cancer can be reduced through group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered by breast care nurses, a...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Understanding lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Each year, more people die from lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, according...
Ask the Pediatrician: What’s the best sleep position for a baby with reflux?
Q: My baby has reflux. How should I put him to sleep?
