Hypertension is a disease. However, in the majority of cases, there is no clear medical explanation, referred to as “essential
Month: March 2022
Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy
Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits
Fewer than 6% of criminal justice cases get opioid use disorder treatment
About 4 million people who reported use or misuse of prescription opioids or heroin in 2014 also reported having a
Still coughing after COVID? Here’s why it happens and what to do about it
Coughing is a socially awkward symptom, particularly since the COVID pandemic hit. The problem is, coughing may persist for weeks
New algorithm will improve bowel-cancer patient care
An algorithm which can predict how long a patient might spend in hospital if they’re diagnosed with bowel cancer could
Experts urge reconsideration of ‘standard’ for time-keeping
The U.S. Senate passed a bill on March 15 that would make daylight savings time permanent. It was approved by
No increased risk of brain tumors for mobile phone users, new study finds
Longstanding fears that using mobile phones may increase the risk of developing a brain tumor have been reignited recently by
COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis
Children and young people with underlying rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are uncommonly hospitalized with COVID-19, a study of more
BioNTech profits soar in 2021 on global vaccine rollout
German vaccine-maker BioNTech on Wednesday reported a multi-billion-euro windfall in 2021 from sales of its anti-coronavirus jab, developed together with
Common coronavirus infections don’t generate effective antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
Although SARS-CoV-2 has taken the world by storm, it’s not the only coronavirus that can infect humans. But unlike SARS-CoV-2,
