The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it’s also taken a toll
Month: November 2021
Vienna to start vaccinating young kids in pilot project
Young children in Vienna can start getting coronavirus vaccinations next week as part of a pilot project, Austria media reported
California, Colorado and NM expand virus booster access
California is among three U.S. states now allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults even though federal health officials recommend
Researchers find benefits and drawbacks to two-step surgical approach for ‘leaky heart valves’
Patients with mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation, a condition sometimes called “leaky heart valves,” appeared to do better after two
Study examines adverse effects of obesity medications
An essential part of obesity care is making sure treatments are safe for patients. Abdulrahman Alsuhibani, a doctoral student in
Doctoring and parenting in a pandemic: Female physicians bore the brunt
A new study shows just how much of a toll the pandemic has taken on physicians who have children at
Cardia cancer in Chinese patients could be due to local dietary habits
In an area in northern China, cancer in the cardia, which is located between the esophagus and the stomach, occurs
Malaria: New knowledge about naturally acquired immunity may improve vaccines
Each year, about half a million children in Africa die from malaria. Infection with the malaria parasite is such a
Researchers discover best way to avoid procrastination
They say procrastination is the thief of time—actually deadlines are. New research from the University of Otago has found that
Anxiety cues found in the brain despite safe environment
Imagine you are in a meadow picking flowers. You know that some flowers are safe, while others have a bee