St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists, in collaboration with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) Limited, found that immune cells present in people months before influenza (flu) infection could more accurately predict if an individual would develop symptoms than current methods which primarily rely on antibody levels. The study found certain immune cells […]
“On the rag,” “lady business,” “Aunt Flo,” were thrown around, often derogatorily, to trivialize the very real hormonal fluctuations and physical manifestations of our menstrual cycles. (Abbey Crain) TLDR: A study was released this week testing period product absorbency using human blood for the first time… like ever. As in tampons and pads have never been tested using […]
Credit: GSO Images / The Image Bank / Getty Images Research led by two teams from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and a team from the University of Queensland, Australia, has identified a blood factor as the common denominator behind rejuvenation of the brain through young blood transfusion, a longevity hormone and exercise. […]
MARYLAND — Health officials are warning of a rare flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus, found naturally in warm coastal waters, that has killed at least eight people along the East Coast this summer. Two people died in Connecticut and another on Long Island after becoming infected, health officials in both states said this week. […]
Study will project distribution of fungal diseases 30 to 50 years in the future August 17, 2023 A conceptual image of pathogenic fungal spores being aerosolized from the soil surface, created with the assistance of DALL·E. Most people think of fungi as the mushrooms that pop up in backyard gardens, the tasty morels on gourmet […]
Dog and cat donors must meet certain age and weight requirements and pass health screenings. The temperament of the donor animals also plays a significant role in the success of the program. Foster and her team are diligent about behavior screening to ensure that the donors are comfortable and content during the process. “The well-being […]
The New York Blood Center is experiencing a critical summer shortage. Blood donors are needed for surgery, cancer patients, accident victims and new mothers and babies, among others. Information on how to donate blood or schedule a drive is available at nybc.org. Upcoming drives include: • The Shops at Atlas Park, 1 to 7 p.m. […]
Lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) with statin therapy reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke and is a mainstay of cardiovascular disease prevention. However, between 10% to 20% of patients can’t tolerate the side effects of statins or are unwilling to take them. Bempedoic acid, sold under the brand […]
Three people in New York and Connecticut have died from a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection, prompting officials to issue new guidance about both avoiding and diagnosing it. Officials said one person in New York’s Suffolk County, on eastern Long Island, and two people in Connecticut have died from infections linked to vibriosis, an illness caused […]
PENNSYLVANIA — Health officials are warning of a rare flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus, found naturally in warm coastal waters, that has killed at least eight people along the East Coast this summer. Two people died in Connecticut and another on Long Island after becoming infected, health officials in both states said this week. […]