Editor’s note: Find the latest long COVID news and guidance in Medscape’s Long COVID Resource Center. Long COVID most often strikes seniors and adults, but children are also affected, even though they get less attention, new research shows. Experts noted that the disease poses particular challenges for children and the doctors who treat them. Parents and doctors need to be […]

Heather Rae El Moussa posted a new photo of her darling baby Tristan, and everybody’s talking about how much he looks like one family member. The 6-month-old, who Heather Rae shares with husband Tarek El Moussa, is dressed in a blue-and-white striped romper, which highlights his pretty blue eyes. He’s sitting in his mom’s lap for the cute selfie and […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Ina Garten is definitely our point person when we’re looking for recipes for cocktail parties and brunches, and of course, Garten’s own Go-To Dinners never fail us. But she’s even better when it comes to making desserts. We’re already […]

Many of us associate depression with feeling sad or having a low mood. However, there is one symptom which can often be overlooked – anhedonia, the loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. According to Ciara McCabe, Professor of Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, and Mental Health at the University of Reading, anhedonia affects up to 75 percent of individuals with […]

What is dementia? While there is currently no cure for dementia, an early diagnosis can help slow down its progression in some cases, allowing individuals to maintain their mental functions for a longer period of time. A timely diagnosis enables individuals to access appropriate treatment, receive necessary support, and helps their loved ones prepare for the future. Contrary to popular […]

In a recent study published in Gene Therapy, researchers utilize the CRISPR-Cas9 system to induce the synthesis of dopamine (DA) in the brains of a rat model for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Study: CRISPR/sgRNA-directed synergistic activation mediator (SAM) as a therapeutic tool for Parkinson´s disease. Image Credit: Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock.com Background The incidence of PD increases with age and is the second most […]

Reviewers’ Notes Transplant recipients must take life-long immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection, but these drugs can compromise the effectiveness of vaccines. New research indicates that lung and heart transplant recipients experienced diminished and delayed antibody responses to the first two COVID-19 mRNA vaccine doses, but most developed significantly better responses following a third dose. Cross-protection of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 viral […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to talquetamab-tgvs (Talvey, Janssen Biotech, Inc), a first-in-class bispecific antibody targeting the GPRC5D receptor, for heavily pretreated adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Patients must have received at least four prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. The agent, […]

Having a baby at the same time as your friend is one of the most unreal experiences. Getting to see your children meet and interact (and maybe develop their own friendship?) is such a full-circle moment, and one that Jeannie Mai Jenkins recently experienced with her daughter Monaco, 18 months. The mother-daughter duo went on a play date with one […]

T​he liver is a vital organ of the body, helping with metabolism and removing dangerous substances from the blood. Damage to the liver can be detrimental to the body’s health. Researchers are still seeking to understand what factors can increase people’s risk for liver problems, such as chronic liver conditions and liver cancer. Data from a recent study found that […]