A high baseline intake of vitamin B12 is linked to lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), new research suggests. Mario H. Flores, PhD “The results leave the door open for the possibility that vitamin B12 may have a beneficial effect in protecting against PD,” lead author Mario H. Flores, PhD, a research fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of […]

A novel imaging technique significantly improves the accuracy of the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC)—the most frequent skin cancer—compared to clinical and dermoscopic examinations alone, according to new research being presented at the 31st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress. The study found that using a new, non-invasive skin imaging technology called line-field confocal optical coherence tomography […]

A newer-generation clot-busting drug called tenecteplase outperforms the traditional treatment for ischemic strokes in several key areas, including better health outcomes and lower costs, according to a new study published today in the American Stroke Association's journal Stroke. The study was led by a team of neurologists at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and was […]

The federal government will suspend online orders for free, at-home COVID-19 tests on Friday, Sept. 2 due to limited supply, according to USA Today. A senior official with the Biden administration said the tests need to be saved for a potential increase in infections this fall. The free tests will no longer be available through COVIDTests.gov on Sept. 2 However, […]

Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases—including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year—are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. “It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.,” said Dr. Leandro Mena of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Through extensive single-cell analysis, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have created a spatial map of tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells in early-stage lung cancers, highlighting previously unappreciated roles these immune cells play in tumor development and treatment outcomes. The study, how hoodia gordonii works published today in Cancer Discovery, represents the largest and most […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Americans should get the new Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine before Halloween to boost their immunity levels ahead of a potential surge in infections this winter. Ideally, people should get a shot between mid-September and mid-October but “no later than the end of October for maximum protection” ahead […]

Among adults with disabilities and older adults in California who need assistance caring for themselves and completing routine daily tasks, 40% receive no help at all or get only limited help, according to research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Their struggles are exacerbated by financial concerns, the research shows, with more than 60% of older adults and […]

Dr Nighat reveals heart attacks symptoms in women 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 When someone becomes emotional or starts to experience strong emotions such as […]

My stomach dropped and my eyes watered as I looked away from the screen that was broadcasting my cervix for a room of medics and myself to see – then I felt a sharp cut. A wash of aloneness came over me in that moment as I held my own hand while in stirrups on a hospital bed in London. […]