Which wound cuts deeper: the loss of an only child or loss of a spouse? A new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Fudan University suggests that Chinese parents find the loss of an only child to be approximately 1.3 times as psychologically distressing…
Here’s How To Support A Friend With ADHD
Supporting a loved one or friend with a health issue is always a bit daunting. You may not know where to start, or how best to help. In the case of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the first step is simply to have an honest conversation with your friend about…
Survey finds only 41% of people were interested in participating in the COVID-19 vaccine trials
Research conducted by the University of Birmingham shows in order to have an effective COVID-19 vaccination rollout it has to be widely accepted by the entire population. The study, conducted in collaboration with the NIHR Clinical Research Network West Midlands and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was published in the…
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50
Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer in women…
Look Beyond Liver Biopsy for NAFLD Diagnosis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was present in approximately two-thirds of patients who did not undergo a liver biopsy. These patients were more likely to be non-White and older, as well as have normal ALT levels, which shows potential gaps in knowledge about this population. Data from studies of patients…
How Queen Elizabeth II Is Celebrating Great-Grandson Archie's 2nd Birthday
Big plans! Queen Elizabeth II may not be in the same country as her great-grandson Archie, but she’s still celebrating the toddler’s 2nd birthday from afar. Royal Family Wishes Harry, Meghan’s Son Archie Happy 2nd Birthday “Elizabeth II is planning to wish Archie a happy birthday via Zoom and she…
Real-world studies show Pfizer vaccine shields against COVID-19 variants
(HealthDay)—In two real-world studies, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to be standing up well against the challenges posed by more contagious coronavirus variants from Britain and South Africa. The Pfizer mRNA vaccine showed about 90% documented effectiveness in protecting against infection with the British B.1.1.7 variant and 75% effectiveness against the…
Why The CDC Says There Will Be Good News This Summer On The Number Of New COVID-19 Cases
As of May 5, 2021, NPR reports over 107 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which accounts for 32.3 percent of the population. There’s more good news to report as well, with Pfizer and Moderna noting their vaccines are effective at combating variants of the virus, and booster doses…
Better healthcare guidance needed for trans people
Clinical practice guidelines for dealing with the physical and mental health of transgender people highlight the current lack of a solid research base which must be improved, according to a new study published in the journal BMJ Open. A team of researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and King’s College…
Vaping Linked to Visual Impairment
People who use e-cigarettes have a high rate of visual impairment, researchers say, and that association is independent of and in addition to traditional cigarette use. The statistical correlation doesn’t prove that vaping causes visual impairment. But it parallels earlier studies that link tobacco smoking to visual impairment, and vaping…
