In their continuing work to limit the impact of COVID-19, Emory University researchers have, for the first time in nonhuman primates, studied how modulating the signaling of type 1 Interferon (IFN-I), one of the body’s initial defenses against infection, impacts SARS-CoV-2 viral replication and disease progression. The findings, which are reported in Science Immunology, demonstrate a critical role of IFN-I […]

Zolpidem (Ambien) is a well-known sedative for sleep. Letairis (Ambrisentan) is a vasodilator for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant; escitalopram (Lexapro) is prescribed for anxiety and depression. Those are just four of the more than 80 pairs of drug names that the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) recently added to its list of […]

Wegovy reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients by a FIFTH, major trial suggests Participants’ risk was reduced by 20 percent, which exceeded expectations   The patients were overweight or obese with a history of heart disease READ MORE: Can Ozempic REALLY cure anxiety and depression?  The blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy reduces the risk of heart attacks […]

Going to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour was a family affair for Jessica Alba! The L.A.’s Finest star brought her kids, Honor, 15, Haven, 11, and Hayes, 5, who she shares with husband Cash Warren, to the concert in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday night and shared rare family photos from the dazzling show. “@taylorswift with the fam […]

A study led by the University of Eastern Finland found that better physical condition and higher daily activity predicted lower levels of fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, RRMS. A lower disability rate was also associated with less fatigue. The study was published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms […]

Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms Type 2 diabetes, which causes high levels of sugar in the blood and sometimes sugar in the urine, can cause a number of symptoms, said Dr Laitner. Speaking to http://Express.co.uk, he said: “It is more common if you are over 40, have a close relative with diabetes, are overweight or obese or are of Asian, […]

Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is linked to increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, finds a large long term study focusing on a large area of London with heavy traffic and published in BMJ Mental Health. Cutting levels of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter might reduce demand in urban areas and help […]

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It’s a great time to be Genesis Dean! The 8-year-old son of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats attended the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert in Los Angeles on Aug. 5, and had a V.I.P. experience that would make even the most casual Swiftie green with envy. The epic evening was documented on mom Alicia Keys’ Instagram, with a carousel of […]

An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research. Carfentanil is a variant of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and about 100 times as potent as its chemical cousin. Along with fentanyl and other fentanyl variants, it is […]