Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
Many individuals are turning to water immersion therapies such as cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking in ice water, foot baths, and swimming to improve health and well-being. Research suggests…
Risk for Preterm Birth Stops Maternal RSV Vaccine Trial
A phase 3 trial of a maternal vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was stopped early due to a higher risk of preterm births in the vaccine group compared…
A Nutrient-Rich Addition To Your Wellness Routine
Cod liver oil supplements are a great addition to your wellness routine, offering essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A and D, and more to support heart, brain, and…
Salivary and peri-implant crevicular fluid biomarkers promising predictors of peri-implant disease conditions: Study
A study has found that salivary and peri-implant crevicular fluid biomarkers can be valuable predictors of peri-implant disease conditions. These biomarkers show promise in diagnosing and monitoring the health of…
Novartis Pays $90M for Molecules That Could Take STING Out of Inflammation
Novartis has acquired IFM Due for $90 million after funding the company's preclinical development of molecules targeting the STING pathway involved in inflammatory disorders. Novartis gains access to IFM Due's…
HSE ‘misconfiguration’ left personal health information potentially exposed
The personal information of over one million Irish citizens was exposed by the HSE due to a misconfigured Covid-19 vaccination portal. Cybersecurity researcher Aaron Costello discovered the issue in December…
Earlier Palliative Care Reduces Chemotherapy Use at End of Life in Breast Cancer
Palliative care initiated more than 30 days before death in patients with advanced breast cancer resulted in less chemotherapy use in the last month of life. Data from 340 patients…
Planned community Lake Nona collects residents’ data for longitudinal health study
Juan Santos of the Tavistock Group discussed Lake Nona, a community in Orlando known as Medical City due to its healthcare ecosystem. With institutions like the UCF College of Medicine,…
GOP-Led States Expand Crackdowns on Transgender Care
South Carolina is considering a bill that would prohibit doctors from providing certain health-care services to transgender minors, including gender-transition surgery, puberty-blocking drugs, and hormone treatments. This is part of…
VIDEO: Interest high in RVO patient outcomes after faricimab treatment
Dr. Rishi P. Singh discusses the evolving management of retinal vein occlusion at Hawaiian Eye 2024. The biggest change will involve using dual therapy with faricimab after its FDA approval…