TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2020 — The first type of influenza virus you’re exposed to may set your lifetime ability to fight the flu. Researchers with McMaster University and University of Montreal found that being born in an H1N1 year or an H3N2 year matters. Following a phenomenon known as antigenic imprinting, the study revealed that early exposure to one of […]
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A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the dangerous new virus from China, health officials announced Friday. The woman in her 60s returned from China on Jan. 13 without showing any signs of illness, but three or four days later she called her doctor to report feeling sick. The patient is doing well and remains hospitalized […]
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Originating in the city of Wuhan earlier this month, coronavirus has now spread to more than 18 countries outside of China. Concerns have now been raised that the virus could spread to countries with weaker health systems in place. More than 7,800 people globally have now been infected with coronavirus. Last week the World Health Organization (WHO) said the virus […]
Continue reading » WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2020 — Countering a U.S. government advisory, a new study suggests that adults may not need regular booster shots for tetanus and diphtheria if they received a complete vaccination series as children. Researchers compared data gathered from millions of people in 31 countries in North America and Europe between 2001 and 2016. They found no significant differences […]
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Snapchat has announced a new feature called “Here For You” that promises to “provide proactive in-app support to Snapchatters who may be experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis.” The popular youth-oriented app is the latest to join a wave of social media platforms setting out to monitor and improve the well-being of their users. Details are scarce, but it […]
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A once-bustling city at the heart of China is now a ghost town, with few people on the streets and drones flying above. Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak, has been under an unprecedented lockdown for the past month. As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, people have begun to wonder: Could such large city […]
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A small study out of China suggests that the new coronavirus can persist in the body for at least two weeks after symptoms of the disease clear up. This sort of persistence isn’t unheard of among viruses, experts told Live Science, and thankfully, the patients are most likely not very contagious in the post-symptom period. The findings may even be […]
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It’s that time of year where you’re very likely shocked and horrified that Valentine’s Day has snuck up on you yet again and you’re frantically searching for sweet, last-minute Valentine’s Day plans that won’t break the bank. We salute and support you in this annual panic and are here to help with a few low-key ideas for V-Day plans. While […]
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QUESTION: What’s an easy way to see how much fat I eat each day? ANSWER: Tracking fat grams is an easy way to see if your fat intake meets dietary guidelines. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the following targets for healthy adults: Total fat: 20% to 35% of daily calories Saturated fat: 10% or less of daily calories […]
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Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health has made its decision to transition from its Cerner system to rival Epic’s platform. The Kansas City Business Journal confirmed the health provider’s plans, having obtained a December 20 email sent to Atrium Health employees informing them of the migration to Epic. An Epic spokesperson confirmed the move in an email to Healthcare IT News […]
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