More young Americans show aversion for alcohol as doctors welcome the trend
Doctors are encouraged by the decrease in alcohol use among those who are in college and also among those who are not in school.
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Breakthrough procedure may free type 2 diabetes patients from needing insulin
A procedure is currently available, which could help get rid of the need for insulin of people who are suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Remdesivir: Latest study results confirm its viability as treatment for COVID-19
Produced by Gilead Sciences, the antiviral drug has been the go-to treatment option for those afflicted with COVID-19.
Pharma recalls diabetes drug due to high levels of cancer-causing agent
Pharma issues recall on its diabetes drug that contains high levels of NDMA, which is considered a probable carcinogen.
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Coronavirus suppresses pain in early stages; people spread virus without knowing it
The SARS-CoV-2 virus may relieve pain, giving a possible explanation of why almost half of the people who get infected experience a few or no symptoms at all.
Regeneron seeks FDA emergency authorisation of Covid-19 antibody therapy used by Trump
Although REGN-COV2 is still currently in its trial phases, there have been exceptions allowed by the FDA such as the most recent one with Trump.
Sleep tracking system that can manipulate dreams now possible, claim scientists
As described by researchers at Fluid Interfaces of MIT Media Lab, the method is referred to as targeted dream incubation (TDI).
World Mental Health Day 2020: Know the signs that say your loved one needs help
The World Metal Health Day this year will be marked on Saturday.
Anti-competition watchdog probes withdrawal of bipolar drug from UK market
A withdrawal of Priadel by Essential Pharma from the market would mean compelling patients to purchase another drug, which is more expensive.
GP surgery closures cause undue burden on thousands of patients
There were about 350,000 patients in the UK who were compelled to move to a new GP surgery following a number of closures.
Apple enables Health Records feature for users in the UK and Canada
Health Records first launched in the United States in 2018 with only a few healthcare institutions supported.
Pandemic disrupts mental health services in more than 90% of countries
According to WHO, before the pandemic, countries were only allocating a small portion of their health budget on mental health services.
More children vape but many parents do not have a clue, new study reveals
Parents or guardians are less likely to determine or suspect that their children are into vaping as compared to when their children are smoking cigarettes.
Commonly-used anti-anxiety medications may be addictive
FDA stated that it will be requiring makers of benzodiazepines to include possible risks on the drug label.
COVID-19 vaccine: Experts urge public not to expect dramatic changes
Even with the help of the United States' Operation Warp Speed initiative, it would likely take several months for doses to become accessible globally.
Scientists turn to dirt for help in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
An exotic compound made up of two antibiotics produced by a soil organism was discovered and found to be resilient against antibiotic resistance.
Signs, symptoms, and risk factors of throat cancer people must be aware of
In 2018 alone, more than 30,000 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with throat cancer, bringing more attention to this deadly disease.
Smoking weed may worsen pain after surgery
Aside from increasing acute pain, those who used marijuana prior to surgery also showed that they required more anesthesia during the surgical procedure.
FDA approves drug combo treatment for mesothelioma
A drug combo treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, which could no longer be removed through surgery, was approved by the FDA.
Nvidia announces plans to build powerful supercomputer called Cambridge-1 in the UK
The Santa Clara, California-based tech company confirmed it is ready to spend around $52 million to develop the Cambridge-1.
FDA announces recall of pre-cut watermelon, apples over listeria contamination concerns
A routine inspection led to the discovery of listeria monocytogenes on the equipment where the pre-cut fruits are being packed.
Twenty percent of adults caring for loved ones with dementia end up sacrificing their careers
One-fifth of adults who take care of a relative with dementia have sacrificed their professional lives as a result of the need to care for them.
FDA proposal for stricter vaccine approval guidelines fail to get nod from White House
What the FDA suggested involves an extended period of observation of at least two months for trial participants.
Australian woman suffers headaches caused by tapeworm larvae in her brain
The woman had reportedly complained of headaches for the past seven years that would regularly occur two or three times a month
Coronavirus update: Regular conversations can spread virus more than six-feet away
Normal conversations can carry coronavirus airborne droplets up to a distance of more than six feet in enclosed spaces, especially without proper ventilation.
Eating mom's faeces may boost immunity of C-section born babies, study suggests
The researchers also saw that the treated infants had abundant bacteroidales in days.
Virtual fitness classes help battle addiction amid pandemic in absence of in-person sessions
Free athletic activities and a supportive sober community help more than 36,000 individuals across the US battle addiction amid the pandemic.
Gavi Covax facility misses Covid-19 vaccine project funding targets, eyes cost-sharing
With funding provided mostly by the private sector and philanthropists, the WHO-led initiative would handle the procurement and distribution of the vaccines.
Underground insulin networks help diabetics survive as copay limits take toll on finances
Confronted with the problem of very expensive insulin, many diabetics turned to underground insulin networks to seek for the life-saving insulin.
Only 50% Americans plan to get flu shots
Researchers noted that the results of the survey indicate the need to educate populations, especially those who are at a higher risk.
Drinking coffee before breakfast increases risk of type 2 Diabetes: study
Research has previously shown that consuming caffeine can potentially cause insulin resistance.
International Day of Older Persons: How to care for the elderly amid pandemic
Those aged 60 and older already outnumber those aged below five years old, according to the United Nations.
Long-term use of acid reflux medications increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Using proton pump inhibitors for a long period may lead to certain adverse health effects, and it has the propensity of increasing type 2 diabetes risk.
COVID-19 anitbody treatment from Regeneron produces promising results in tests
Another observation that appears to bode well for folks who worry about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 is the reduction of viral load in the nasopharynx.
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