David B. Weiner is known in scientific circles as “the father of DNA vaccines.” The tag pays homage to his pioneering work over 30 years, but it’s also a reminder that his baby is still aborning. Not a single human DNA vaccine has made it to market anywhere in the…
Stroke bleeds in the brain not decreasing, Framingham study finds
Brain bleeds called intracerebral hemorrhages remained stable in incidence among all age groups over the past 30 years, but they increased in people 75 and older, according to a new analysis of the Framingham Heart Study. The findings are published in JAMA Neurology. Use of anticoagulants also increased in senior…
Why Derick Dillard, Jill Duggar Are 'Not Definite' About Having More Kids
Pressing pause! Derick Dillard and Jill Duggar may be done having kids after welcoming four children. “We’ll see,” the law school student, 31, said during the April 17 episode of the “First Class Fatherhood” podcast when asked about whether they want baby No. 3. “We’re just kind of enjoying life.”…
ACEIs/ARBs not linked to severity or mortality of COVID-19
(HealthDay)—For patients with hypertension hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are not associated with the severity or mortality of COVID-19, according to a brief report published online April 23 in JAMA Cardiology. Juyi Li, M.D., from The Central Hospital of Wuhan and the Huazhong University…
Not just for bones! X-rays can now tell us about soft tissues too
We all learned in school that the beams from X-ray machines pass right through soft tissues like skin and internal organs, but not dense materials like bones, right? Not so fast. Researchers in Japan have figured out a way to use X-rays to tell doctors about those squishy parts as…
It's Not Reassuring to Say Coronavirus is More Likely to Harm the Sick & Elderly
Every year during flu season, I take precautionary measures not to get sick, from adding immune boosting supplements to my daily routine to clocking more hours of sleep than usual and drinking extra water and tea to keep myself hydrated. I was born with several heart defects, which makes me…
Virus cases in Italy soar 40%; US urges Americans not to go
The number of people infected in Italy with the new coronavirus rose 40% to 1,576 in just 24 hours, Italian authorities announced Sunday, adding that five more infected people had died. The news came as a new U.S. government advisory urged Americans not to travel to the two Italian regions…
Vaccinating children—why peace of mind should not be forgotten when it comes to funding
Vaccinating children against serious diseases is a complicated process. Even after all the scientific discoveries and developments, there are important decisions to be made by parents and politicians. In the UK, government policy on whether to fund new vaccines, or modify their availability, is based on advice from an independent…
Middle-aged Americans and dementia risk: Lots of worry, not enough proven prevention
Nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they’re likely to develop dementia as they grow older, but only 5% of them have actually talked with a doctor about what they could do to reduce their risk, a new study finds. Meanwhile, a third or more say…
'Keto and carnivore diets will NOT protect your teeth!' Dentists warn
Trendy keto diet will NOT protect your teeth: Dentists urge followers of low-carb regimes to keep brushing twice a day – even if they are eating less sugar People who eat low-carb high-meat often brag of having better oral health Dentists admit these diets may be lower in sugar –…
Compression garments can ease lymphedema. Covering costs? Not so easy
Every morning, Britta Vander Linden dons compression stockings, a cumbersome process she calls “putting on my legs.” She relies on the garments to stand and walk without intense leg pain and swelling. That’s because Vander Linden, 44, was born with lymphedema. The condition affects the lymphatic system, a network of…