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THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — For women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, adherence to lipid-lowering medications (LLM) is inversely linked to cancer-specific mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Jia-Li Feng, Ph.D., of QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and Xiwen Qin, from Monash University, […]
University of Minnesota Medical School physician researchers studied hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to prevent COVID-19 for those with high-risk for exposure to the virus—health care workers. The pre-exposure prophylaxis trial results, which were published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, determined that taking 400mg of hydroxychloroquine once or twice weekly did not prevent the development of COVID-19 […]
It’s cold, wet and windy, and the last thing you want to do is head outside for a workout. However, if you override your excuses and embrace the elements, there are many psychological and physiological benefits to be had when it comes to training outdoors in winter. ‘The optimum temperature for endurance-based exercise is 11 […]
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 — Women with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) have long-lasting psychological morbidity, with significantly more probable depression antenatally and postnatally, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in BMJ Open. Nicola Mitchell-Jones, M.D., from Imperial College London, and colleagues conducted a two-point prospective case-control, multicenter survey study with antenatal and postnatal data […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for October 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. One or more COVID-19 vaccines could be ready before the end of 2020, but leaders from federal health agencies coordinating the distribution of future vaccines warned it’s still vital for Americans to follow health […]
(HealthDay)—Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy can cause. “During radiation therapy, the treated skin becomes very sensitive, which can cause painful rashes and delays in care,” said dermatologist Dr. Anisha […]
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 — Vaccine-related attributes and political characteristics are associated with preference for choosing a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in JAMA Network Open. Sarah Kreps, Ph.D., from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and colleagues conducted a survey study to estimate willingness to receive vaccination. A […]
(HealthDay)—Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, and colleagues compared tumor characteristics of breast cancers diagnosed within two years of a normal screening mammogram […]
October 21 is International Pronouns Day, a day dedicated to honoring the importance of gender pronouns for trans and non-binary people. While "they" is the most commonly known gender-neutral pronoun, other options like xe, fae, and ve also exist. Some people use multiple pronouns at the same time, called "rolling" pronouns. Visit Insider's homepage for […]
,Following an “invisible summer” caused by the coronavirus pandemic, elite women’s sport is finally returning—long after men resumed playing. Earlier this month, the women’s 15s rugby union competition for 2020-2021 kicked off, after the 2019-2020 season was canceled in March. The new season features adapted rules to avoid the transmission of coronavirus. This came two […]