In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server and under consideration at Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the host immune responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its prolonged symptoms.  Study: Immune Response To SARS-Cov-2 In Severe And Long COVID-19. Image Credit: Cristian Moga/Shutterstock SARS-CoV-2 emerged in late 2019 and caused a global pandemic called coronavirus […]

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, a team of researchers investigated whether age-dependent changes in lung physiology make the elderly disproportionately susceptible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, with an increased risk of infection severity and death compared to other age groups. Study: Biomechanical dependence of SARS-CoV-2 infections. Image Credit: Rido/Shutterstock Global statistics […]

A new study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health found patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) who participated in music therapy learned new self-management skills and improved their ability to cope with pain. The findings from this study were recently published in the Journal of Pain Research. SCD is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. In someone […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A drop-off in cancer screening during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a marked increase in people presenting with advanced breast and colon cancer at Moores Cancer Center in La Jolla, California, according to a research letter in JAMA Network Open. “The […]

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – An Omicron-specific booster could be ready by August, the CEO of U.S. biotech firm Moderna told Reuters, but the firm is still gathering clinical data to determine whether that vaccine would offer better protection than a new dose of the existing jab. Last month Moderna began clinical trials for a booster dose specifically designed to target Omicron […]

Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The NHS suggests experts agree that what is good for your […]

Patients hospitalized for acute kidney injury (AKI) are at high risk of dying in hospital or within a year, with little improvement in mortality risk over the past decade, a new retrospective cohort study from the national Veterans Health Administration shows. “Our study indicates that AKI-associated mortality remains high, as greater than one in four patients died within 1 year. […]

Strong Women editor Miranda Larbi has dreamt of sacking off the daily runs and gym classes in favour of lie-ins. So what happened when she ditched all exercise for a week? I can’t remember the last time I didn’t do any exercise for more than 48 hours. That’s not to say that I don’t sometimes wish I could spend a […]

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn about what does—and does not—cause cancer. In many cases, what is known about cancer prevention is still evolving. However, it’s well-accepted that your lifestyle affects your chances of developing cancer. From your diet and exercise routines to protecting yourself from the sun and avoiding risky behaviors, […]

High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health […]