[ad_1] WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also have the flu have a double whammy that brings a much higher risk of severe illness and death than COVID alone, according to a new study. The findings highlight the need to test COVID-19 patients for the flu and underscore the importance of vaccination against…
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Top Senate negotiators are working to reach a deal to provide the Biden administration with $10 billion to buy vaccines and therapeutics, Republican lawmakers said Thursday. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), who has taken the lead on finding common ground with Democrats to advance some money to replenish the Biden administration’s depleted Covid-19…
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Genetic mutations linked to a disease often spell bad news. Mutations in over 25 genes, for example, are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, and they all increase the risk of developing this incurable disorder. Now, a research team headed by Prof. Eran Hornstein of the Weizmann Institute of…
[ad_1] UW Medicine genome scientists were among the leading contributors to the publication of the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome announced this week by the National Human Genome Research Institute. The lab of Evan Eichler, professor of genome sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, was one of the major contributors…
[ad_1] By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 10,000 American lives have been saved since lung cancer screening was introduced for high-risk people who are over 55 and have a history of smoking, a new study shows. But many poor people and those in ethnic/racial minority groups…
[ad_1] A team of researchers has found that caffeine could actually be a possible treatment for some of the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that’s marked by a pattern of hyperactivity and/or inattention, noted the authors of a study published in the journal Nutrients. It is said to be the “most commonly…
[ad_1] Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s says Kansas won’t enforce a federal mandate that nursing home workers get vaccinated against COVID-19, acknowledging Wednesday that it conflicts with an antimandate state law she signed 4 months ago. Nursing home…
[ad_1] As much as we love them, teenage girls are difficult to please. With all the endless fashion fads and changing trends to keep up with, choosing teen girl gifts that are the appropriate level of cool and aren’t going to be immediately returned requires imagination. We’ve done the hard work for you and come…
[ad_1] It’s officially sunglass season! A pair of sunglass may seem like a minor accessory but has a significant impact on your overall appearance, and the right pair will boost any style. This season, step out with the trendiest pair of designer sunglasses to make a statement or simply add to your growing collection. There…
[ad_1] There’s something about luxury French brands that just screams elegance. From the high-end fashion houses such as Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent to the chic accessories designers like Hermès, French luxury brands have a certain je ne sais quoi that is simply irresistible. If you’re looking for the best of the best, look…