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COVID-19 vaccines lower risk of infection with Delta variant, but infection can still be passed on in household settings

10/30/2021 Health News

People who have received two vaccine doses against COVID-19 have a lower, but still appreciable, risk of becoming infected with the delta variant compared with unvaccinated people. Vaccinated people clear the infection more quickly, but the peak viral load among vaccinated people is similar to that seen in unvaccinated people, which may explain why they can still readily pass on […]

Menopause: How changing hormones could cause painful ‘gritty’ eyes – when to see a doctor

10/30/2021 Health News

Penny Lancaster went to see a GP to help with the menopause 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 Menopause brings with it an array of well-known […]

‘Cold season’ is now here – should you stay at home if you fall ill? Dr Hilary’s advice

10/30/2021 Health News

Dr Hilary says we must 'build up immunity to colds' 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 Symptoms of the common cold include: a sore throat, blocked […]

Neighborhood Fast Food Restaurants Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

10/30/2021 Health News

The more fast food restaurants a person lives near in the United States, the more likely they are to develop type 2 diabetes, new research indicates. The national study of more than 4 million US veterans also found the opposite association with supermarkets in suburban and rural communities, but not others. “Neighborhood food environment was associated with type 2 […]

Nucleoside modifications suppress the potential of RNA to activate dendritic cells

10/30/2021 Health News

Background Pathogen recognition is based on the presence of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), which detect pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) to coordinate the immune cascade. These receptors are encoded in the germline and have both intra- and extra-cellular domains. Ten TLR receptor types have been found in humans, along with the microbial antigens they recognize. Study: Suppression of RNA Recognition by Toll-like […]

Positive Results for DIY Nerve Stimulation in Episodic Migraine

10/30/2021 Health News

Self-administered external trigeminal nerve stimulation (E-TNS) that is available over the counter is superior to sham stimulation in relieving pain for patients with episodic migraine, results from a phase 3 study show. This is great news for headache patients who want to explore nondrug treatment options, said study investigator Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD, neurologist and headache specialist at the Westport […]

Researchers find sense of purpose associated with better memory

10/30/2021 Health News

Add an improved memory to the list of the many benefits that accompany having a sense of purpose in life. A new study led by Florida State University researchers showed a link between an individual’s sense of purpose and their ability to recall vivid details. The researchers found that while both a sense of purpose and cognitive function made memories […]

Roundup: My Covid Record portal launched, new grant for health data research projects in Australia and more briefs

10/30/2021 Health News

New Zealand’s My Covid Record portal launched A website that enables New Zealand citizens to view their COVID-19 vaccination status, as well as test results and vaccination certificates in the near future, has been launched by the government. The My Covid Record portal currently provides access to users’ COVID-19 vaccination records. This is one of the many tools that New […]

Kitten Provides Antidote to Dog’s Anxiety

10/30/2021 Health News

Kittens Hummus and Honey were just a month old when a good Samaritan found them in the Bronx and brought them to the ASPCA. They were later admitted to the ASPCA Kitten Nursery. Just one week later, Rosemarie T., an ASPCA volunteer, took them home to provide foster care. Rosemarie’s previous shelter cat, Fluffy, who died last New Year’s Day, […]

WHO: Europe had most COVID-19 cases, deaths over last week

10/30/2021 Health News

Europe stood out as the only major region worldwide to report an increase in both coronavirus cases and deaths over the last week, with double-digit percentage increases in each, the United Nations’ health agency said on Wednesday. The World Health Organization said that cases in its 53-country European region, which stretches as far east as several former Soviet republics in […]

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