That doesn’t mean the virus is sexually transmitted, but officials say it shows that prolonged skin-to-skin contact is one of the major ways monkeypox is now spreading. As of Monday evening, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 1,972 probable or confirmed monkeypox cases in the US. As of now, the
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Foods can help minimize symptoms of cancer treatment. You may turn to foods familiar to you based on your culture or upbringing. This article focuses on Indian food and “comfort” food recipes from this culture. Cancer treatments can cause nausea or diarrhea. Bland, easy-to-digest foods are a good idea during these times. They provide nutrition
Understanding how the brain functions
You want to lose weight. But it’s tough to sort through all the do’s and don’ts. Get the facts from experts who know. Get more healthy living tips from the Mayo Clinic App: http://mayocl.in/2tbMb57
Women and girls across England will benefit from improved healthcare following the publication of the first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy for England today (Wednesday 20 July). Following a call for evidence which generated almost 100,000 responses from individuals across England, and building on Our Vision for Women’s Health, the strategy sets bold ambitions to
New evidence confirmed that among the side effects people experience after getting the COVID-19 vaccine were lesser-known issues, such as heavier periods and breakthrough bleeding. As a normal sign that the body is developing protection, the COVID vaccine leaves some side effects, including fever, tiredness, headache, muscle ache, and chills. However, a new study published in the journal Science Advances
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. New COVID-19 cases rose for the second time in 3 weeks, as the effort to vaccinate the youngest children continued to slow after just 3 full weeks. Nationally, over 75,000 children under age 5 years received their first dose of COVID-19
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A supplement derived from cruciferous vegetables may hold the key to fighting antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests. It’s well-known that green, leafy vegetables are very healthy. Rich in nutrients and fiber but low in calories, these vegetables’ ability to protect heart health and reduce cancer risk is well-documented, among other benefits. A new study from a
An analysis of trends in lung cancer screening since March 2021 when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) expanded the eligibility criteria for lung cancer screening, shows that significantly more Black men have been screened for lung cancer, but not women or undereducated people. The eligibility for lung cancer screening was expanded in 2021
In this article GE People visit the General Electric stand during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center on November 7, 2018 in Shanghai, China. VCG | Getty Images General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three distinct companies that will result from the conglomerate’s historic split:
Noticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step back and crosses their arms is a vital part of human communication. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester have found that children with autism spectrum disorder may not always process body
Treatment with second-line lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel; Breyanzi) yielded a response rate of 80% for patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) who were not candidates for hematopoietic stem cell transplant, the phase II PILOT study showed. Among 61 evaluable patients with PET-positive disease, 54% achieved a complete response with the chimeric antigen receptor
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads, it changes. That’s helped it get past our firewalls, the immunity created by vaccines or left behind after we recover from an infection. Which is why, well into the third year of the pandemic, we’re in the midst of another wave of Covid-19 caused by the most immune-evasive variant yet,
Harvard Medical School lecturer and HMX Genetics course lead Christine DeGennaro explains what brought her to study genetics. Learn more about HMX Genetics: https://onlinelearning.hms.harvard.edu/hmx/courses/hmx-genetics/ HMX courses cover fundamental medical concepts through detailed visualizations, real-world scenarios, and genuine patient interactions. Courses are appropriate for those considering or advancing in health care and related careers, including students
Springtime pollen is again tormenting seasonal allergy sufferers. But, an estimated 20 million Americans are sniffling year round because of an indoor culprit – dust mites. They may be the most common cause of ongoing allergy and asthma attacks, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. However, Dennis Douda reports, you can fight
Age and sex have been identified as important indicators of immunity to infectious diseases as well as vaccinations throughout the lifetime of an individual. According to some reports, women’s immune systems are stronger than men’s. A higher level of inflammation has been reported in older individuals due to impaired immune function. The impact of interactions
Getting a deeper sleep every night is a struggle with multiple factors around you that may disrupt your sleep, including your bedtime routine, environment, diet, lifestyle, and health condition. Even the mattress you’re using greatly affects the quality of your sleep. It is also difficult to find the perfect mattress that suits your needs. With
A Plan B vending machine in Boston is gaining attention as reproductive rights have come into question since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. A group of students at Boston University installed the vending machine to dispense emergency contraception at a lower cost for students, according to NBC Boston. Plan B, also known as
Neil, who lives with a stoma, and his fiancé Tracey People affected by cancer often face many challenges as part of their diagnosis and treatment. For those living with bowel cancer this may include a stoma, which comes with its own set of challenges. A stoma is an opening on a person’s stomach where the
Negative attitudes towards ageing and death could spoil the full enjoyment of your later years. It’s time to confront the taboos and look for the positives… wrinkles and all! In our culture, youth – having perfect, wrinkle-free skin, being cool, and fashionable – is celebrated. Absorbing these cultural messages can lead us to feel worried,
New evidence points to the Mediterranean diet as an excellent buffer against cognitive decline and dementia. As one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases today, there are currently over 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S., and that number is also expected to go up to as much as 13 million come
The number of overdose deaths involving methadone decreased after the implementation of an early-pandemic policy that allowed some patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) to take methadone at home, new research shows. Overdose deaths both with and without methadone rose sharply in March 2020, when the policy was announced. Of note, methadone-related deaths decreased in
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on reproductive rights as Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra listens during an event at the Roosevelt Room of the White House on July 8, 2022 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images President Joe Biden is weighing whether to declare a public health emergency to
A recent Children journal study examined neonates born to mothers infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as compared to neonates who remained with their mothers. Herein, the researchers confirm the rarity of SARS-CoV-2 vertical transmission and did not find a link between hospital outcomes
“This is a big step in combating a pervasive myth that continues to cause very real harms to Americans.” — Ryan Marino, MD, of University Hospitals in Cleveland, on a video taken down by the CDC after complaints it misled law enforcement officers about their risk of fentanyl overdose on the job. “As our [monkeypox]
On Saturday, Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit that operates the lifeline on behalf of the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), launched the 988 dialing code available to everyone across the United States. So far, the dialing code to reach the lifeline has been 1-800-273-TALK, which
Marge Livingstone, professor of neurobiology, looks at how firing patterns of neurons correlates to visual perception. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of their work. To view the series, go to hms.harvard.edu/research/science-matters
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