Study finds why immunotherapies don't work on hardest-to-treat breast cancers - EurekAlert
EurekAlert (December 15, 2022, 9:03 pm) - The last frontier cases of breast cancer — those that can't be treated with hormone or targeted therapies and don't respond to chemotherapy — remain the deadliest and hardest to treat. Tulane University researchers have discovered for the first time how these… Read more
New support for a serotonin deficit in depression - EurekAlert
EurekAlert (December 15, 2022, 9:03 pm) - Since the 1960s, researchers have postulated that major depression stems from disruptions in the serotonin neurotransmitter system, but the evidence for that idea, though plentiful, was indirect. In fact, a recent comprehensive analysis of existing studies co… Read more
Eating flowers to promote health and prevent disease - News-Medical.Net
News-Medical.Net (December 15, 2022, 8:45 pm) - Do people eat flowers? Yes, many of them. Experts say that the Greeks, Romans, and French during the Middle Ages and the English during the Victorian era included edible flowers in their cuisine, either as appetizers or to enhance the flavor of the dish. Read more
Group A strep in children - FOX31 Denver
YouTube (December 15, 2022, 8:29 pm) - There have been 11 Group A strep infections in children in the Denver metro area documented so far. Gabrielle Franklin reports.» Subscribe to FOX31 on YouTub... Read more
Rise in respiratory diseases pushing Idaho hospitals to capacity - KTVB
YouTube (December 15, 2022, 8:08 pm) - "I'm worried that Idahoans do not understand the large impact these three viral diseases are having on our hospital capacity," IDHW Director Dave Jeppesen sa... Read more
Long COVID: New study focusing on paced increase in physical activity sees 'impressive results' - Sky News
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Exposing children to digital devices to soothe them may affect their temperament: Study - ANI News
ANI News (December 15, 2022, 8:01 pm) - According to a Michigan Medicine study published in the journal named 'JAMA Pediatrics', using cellphones and tablets frequently to soothe agitated children ages 3-5 was linked to an increase in emotional dysregulation in children, especially in boys. Read more
Christmas-colored droplets hint at solutions for fog harvesting: Festive study also has implications for mist elimination, microplastics remediation - Science Daily
Science Daily (December 15, 2022, 8:01 pm) - When droplets glide along a specially engineered wire, they gain speed as they coalesce. When the water-attracting wire is inclined, the droplets propel themselves to zip along the line. But the surprise occurs when two water droplets slide into one another a… Read more
Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Why People Regain Weight After Stopping - Healthline
Healthline (December 15, 2022, 7:56 pm) - Taking semaglutide medication like Wegovy and Ozempic can help people lose weight, but people often regain lost pounds once the stop. Read more
New support for a serotonin deficit in depression - Science Daily
Science Daily (December 15, 2022, 7:52 pm) - Since the 1960s, researchers have postulated that major depression stems from disruptions in the serotonin neurotransmitter system, but the evidence for that idea, though plentiful, was indirect. In fact, a recent comprehensive analysis of existing studies co… Read more
DHS urges flu vaccination now, Wisconsin among 43 states with high case levels - Racine County Eye
Racinecountyeye.com (December 15, 2022, 7:44 pm) - With influenza cases on the rise in Wisconsin and nationally, the state Department of Health Services urges residents to get their flu vaccination right away. Read more
Influenza hospitalizations continue to mount in Alberta | Globalnews.ca - Global News
Global News (December 15, 2022, 7:43 pm) - High influenza hospitalization trends continue in Alberta. Read more
Scientists identify a novel epitope at the SARS-CoV-2 spike furin cleavage site - News-Medical.Net
News-Medical.Net (December 15, 2022, 7:35 pm) - Scientists identify an immunogenic epitope at the furin cleavage site of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Read more
Winter surge in infections from RSV, flu, and COVID straining U.S. hospitals - PBS NewsHour
YouTube (December 15, 2022, 7:31 pm) - The White House is warning of a surge of illness this holiday season, as the country deals with the simultaneous uptick of three, highly contagious respirato... Read more
The UK's growing burden of long-COVID - News-Medical.Net
News-Medical.Net (December 15, 2022, 7:26 pm) - Long COVID symptoms are more common in females and White identifying individuals between the ages of 35-49 years, as well as the disabled. Read more
Data: Looking at COVID-19, flu, and RSV numbers in Arizona - ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
ABC15 Arizona (December 15, 2022, 7:15 pm) - Arizona hospitals are being hit by a mix of COVID-19, RSV, and Influenza. Some confirmed case numbers are rising, while others are not. Read more
Lifestyle modification may lower inflammatory bowel disease burden | Latest news for Doctors, Nurses and Pharmacists | Gastroenterology - MIMS
Mims.com (December 15, 2022, 7:00 pm) - Adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle appears to prevent a substantial proportion of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease a... Read more
Flu? COVID? RSV? Here's the differences among their symptoms - WCNC
YouTube (December 15, 2022, 6:45 pm) - The growing triple-threat of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV has many families on edge this holiday season. And it doesn't help that the CDC says North Carolina h... Read more
RSV, flu surge beyond pre pandemic numbers in Nunavut amid health care staff crunch - National | Globalnews.ca - Global News
Global News (December 15, 2022, 6:32 pm) - Before the pandemic, in 2018-19, there were 142 cases of RSV in Nunavut. That dropped to 58 cases in 2019-20 and just two in 2020-21. Read more
Cerevel Therapeutics Announces Publication in The Lancet of Emraclidine Data from Phase 1b Clinical Trial in People Living with Schizophrenia - GlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswire (December 15, 2022, 6:30 pm) - Emraclidine is being developed as a potential once-daily treatment for schizophrenia without the need for titration Data show clinically meaningful... Read more
The Link Between Severe COVID and Exercise Is Even Stronger Than We Thought - POPSUGAR
POPSUGAR (December 15, 2022, 6:25 pm) - The more exercise you get, the less likely you are to experience severe outcomes from COVID-19, including hospitalization and death, a study found. Read more
10 most common COVID-19 symptoms - Becker's Hospital Review
Becker's Hospital Review (December 15, 2022, 6:20 pm) - Sore throat and runny nose are now the two most common symptoms reported among COVID-19 patients, according to new data from the U.K.'s ZOE Health Study. Read more
1-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could promote longevity - Medical News Today
Medical News Today (December 15, 2022, 6:17 pm) - A recent study shows that a few minutes of energetic everyday movements may reduce the risk of early death. The research is the first of its kind to assess the health benefits of "vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity" (VILPA). Read more
Walnuts the new super food for stressed university students - Newswise
Newswise (December 15, 2022, 6:10 pm) - Stressed university students might want to add walnuts to their daily diet in the weeks leading up to their next exam, according to new findings from a Universi Read more
Flu/COVID Co-Infections Potentially More Severe in Kids, CDC Says - Medpage Today
MedPage Today (December 15, 2022, 6:05 pm) - SARS-CoV-2 detected in 16% of flu-related deaths in 2021-2022 season Read more
