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UC Davis Health begins administering Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 booster shots to patients
Based on the recent release of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, UC Davis Health began administering booster shots to patients at its area clinics and to employees on the medical campus today. Eligible patients include those…
Many hurdles for families with food challenges, poll shows
Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford. A poll from Impact Genome and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 23% of Americans…
A Sports Medicine Physician Reacted to Christian McCaffrey’s Hamstring Injury
Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey sustained a hamstring injury in Thursday night’s game against the Houston Texans. After the game, Texans head coach Matt Rhule said the team doesn’t yet know the severity of the injury or how long it will keep McCaffrey sidelined. On his popular YouTube…
Lab grown tumor models could improve treatment for pancreatic cancer
An international team of scientists have created a three-dimensional (3-D) pancreatic cancer tumour model in the laboratory, combining a bioengineered matrix and patient-derived cells that could be used to develop and test targeted treatments. In a new study published today in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Nottingham, Queen Mary…
9 sexual health myths addressed
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in the United States. In April 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, in 2019, STIs had reached an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year. In 2019, the CDC received reports of over 2.5 million cases…
I don’t understand if I have been sober why do I always revert to my old habits no matter how long I do stay sober?
Thank you for your question. This must be frustrating, considering all of the progress you’ve made so far in getting sober. Let’s first acknowledge this feat and all of the hard work you’ve dedicated to making good choices for yourself! Moving forward, your experience of falling back into “old habits”…
Research shows ozone as a potential disinfectant agent in public transport
The Hydrens team of researchers developed a numerical model that estimates the ozone concentration needed to meet the disinfection criteria. To do this, it takes into account the geometry and volume of the space to be treated, the type of materials inside it and their capacity to absorb ozone, and…
Study finds long-term outcomes of weight loss surgery in children, adolescents with severe obesity
Results from a 10-year study of children and adolescents who underwent a common weight loss operation to treat severe obesity show they safely have long-lasting major weight loss and improvement of their obesity-related medical problems without stunting their growth in height. The study, involving the longest known follow-up of pediatric…
Studies address how plant-based diets impact men's health issues
Three new studies by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine urologists address how consuming healthy plant-based diets impact a range of men's health issues -; from diabetes to sexual health. Plant-based diets is a hot topic in men's health but one that many men dismiss for fear that eating…
