(Reuters) – The European Union’s drug regulator said on Tuesday it has started a review to extend the use of Bavarian Nordic’s smallpox vaccine to prevent monkeypox disease as well. The Danish biotech’s Imvanex vaccine is approved for smallpox in Europe, but has been provided for off-label use to treat monkeypox cases and contacts. More than 3,400 confirmed monkeypox cases […]

The taste of semen can vary from person to person, and have a variety of tastes from bitter, acidic to sometimes downright rancid. What you consume on a day-to-day basis can change the chemical composition of the semen, which can have a subtle effect on the flavour. Fortunately, that means there is a high degree of control over the taste […]

Dame Deborah James dies from bowel cancer age 40 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 Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer […]

We all know that body image is still a huge issue for many people, but new research has revealed just how much of a barrier it is for women when it comes to exercise and sport. Although exercise is something that can be a huge source of joy and positivity, for many people – women in particular – starting out […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A federal advisory panel on Tuesday recommended updating COVID-19 booster vaccines in the United States to include an Omicron component, while urging the need for more information on how well these shots work on emerging strains of the virus. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory […]

Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. The transcript for this segment is being processed. We're working to post it four to five days after the episode airs. Episode 7: Fighting for reproductive sovereignty Rachael Lorenzo works to address reproductive health disparities in Native communities. In 2018, they founded Indigenous Women Rising, a fund that provides financial help […]

In a unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court set aside the convictions of two physicians accused of violating the Controlled Substances Act (1970) and running “pill mills.” The cases were sent back to their respective jurisdictions to be reheard in order to consider whether the juries were properly instructed. If they were not, said the court, it needs to be […]

High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce dangers 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 Tackling high blood pressure could substantially lower cardiovascular disease rates, but many […]

Frequent or chronic tension headaches can impact a person’s quality of life. Researchers from the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine found acupuncture helps lower the frequency of chronic tension-type headaches by 50 percent. Researchers hope their findings will encourage medical professionals to recommend acupuncture for people with primary headaches. Headaches are a common ailment that almost every person has […]

Lamivudine, a commonly-used antiretroviral drug for treating HIV, improves cognition in a mouse model of Down syndrome, according to the findings of a joint new study by researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and the IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute, a center jointly promoted by the la Caixa Foundation and the Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya. […]