While diabetes is established as a risk factor for severe SARS-CoV2 infection several important specific aspects need to be considered for people with type 1 diabetes. In contrast to older […]
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Hair loss treatment: Antioxidant found in apples and grape seeds to increase hair growth
One of the other leading factors for hair loss is genetics. When hair is lost especially due to hereditary causes, the course of hair rejuvenating treatments could be lengthy and […]
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USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Vitamin D Screening
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is inadequate to recommend screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults. This […]
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People with bushy eyebrows may be more likely to be narcissists, according to an award-winning study
An August 2018 study that won a 2020 Ig Nobel Prize looked at whether a person could identify a narcissist based on their eyebrows. The researchers found people with "distinct" […]
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Most infants are well even when moms are infected by COVID-19
Infants born to women with COVID-19 showed few adverse outcomes, according to the first report in the country of infant outcomes through eight weeks of age. The study, led by […]
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Q&A: Bee sting allergy—here’s what you need to know
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 52 years old and recently experienced a severe reaction when I was stung by a bee. I do not have any other allergies and I […]
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes tied to later atherosclerotic CVD
(HealthDay)—Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), particularly hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and low birth weight, may be risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in older women, according to a study published […]
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Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. says his prostate cancer ‘could have been a much different result’ if he hadn’t been a sports star
Cal Ripken Jr. is speaking out about his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year in the hopes that "stubborn guys" will be more proactive about their health. Ripken, who's celebrating […]
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Why do we sleep? The answer may change right before we turn 3.
Humans spend about a third of our lives sleeping, and scientists have long debated why slumber takes up such a huge slice of our time. Now, a new study hints […]
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SARS-CoV-2 infection can block pain, opening up unexpected new possibilities for pain relief research
Imagine being infected with a deadly virus that makes you impervious to pain. By the time you realize you are infected, it’s already too late. You have spread it far […]
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