When Daniel Gibbs, M.D., enrolled in an Alzheimer’s study at UC San Francisco almost a decade ago, researchers needed access to a secure government facility just to confirm that he had the disease. They summoned Gibbs to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, hooked him up to an IV, and wheeled him into a donut-shaped machine called a PET (positron emission […]
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As more people become aware of the power of body positivity and body neutrality, Western culture’s obsession with dieting in order to be thin appears to be shifting. Popular media like AMC’s Dietland and celebrities like Lizzo are openly critiquing the fad diets and weight-loss plans that are pitched to us every day from every angle. And that’s a good […]
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In a recent study published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, researchers followed up by telephone with individuals recently infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and eight to 14 months later to identify the predictors of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome symptoms. Study: Prevalence and Predictors of COVID-19 Long-Term Symptoms: A Cohort Study from the […]
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This Morning: Dr Ranj discusses horsefly bites Akin to house flies, horse flies have large eyes and thick bodies, but they are bigger, ranging from six to 20 millimetres in length. While they are most drawn to feed on horses, they still bite humans during the summer. Dr Vakharia confirmed a horse fly bite will lead to a “raised, itchy, […]
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In a recent study published in Body Image, researchers performed a content assessment of body-positive videos on the social media platform TikTok. Study: The body positivity movement is not all that positive on TikTok: A content analysis of body positive TikTok videos. Image Credit: Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Social media and body positivity The use of appearance-focused social media platforms like Snapchat […]
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Topline: Nebulized amphotericin B does not improve exacerbation-free status at 1 year for patients with bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, though it may delay onset and incidence. Methodology: Investigators searched PubMed and Embase databases for studies that included at least five patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis who were managed with nebulized amphotericin B. They included five studies, two of which were randomized controlled […]
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The guy whose naked skull is pale and shiny—save that discolored mole shaped like Cuba near his ear, which inexplicably bristles with hair—may harbor an antidote to baldness. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine say they’ve zeroed in on the molecule responsible for hair strands sprouting from moles like that. Their peer-reviewed study, published June 21 in the respected […]
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From July 2020 to June 2022, there were changes in the distributions of characteristics of mothers with COVID-19 by maternal age, race and Hispanic origin, education level, and source of payment, according to a June Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michelle J.K. Osterman, from the National Center for Health […]
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Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60—especially if they’re already taking heart meds, a new study suggests. “Our results suggest that further exploration of the possible benefit of vitamin D on cardiovascular events, particularly in those at higher risk of having an event, might be warranted,” said senior researcher […]
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You probably know The Pioneer Woman because of what she brings to your kitchen. Salted caramel cheesecake squares, crispy air fryer pork chops, and a cookware line that sells like hot cakes. (Oh yeah, she makes those too). Well if you don’t already, imuran side effects dogs you should also know Ree Drummond for what she can bring to your […]
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