A New Allergy Test that is both Painless and Dependable
Although allergies are common, they are difficult to diagnose, and the chances of success with medication vary based on the type of allergy. So far,…
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Unnecessary Pelvic Exams may Still be Done on Young Women
Women were previously encouraged to see their ob-gyn every year for a Pap test, as well as a pelvic check and breast exam. The Pap…
Researchers are Looking for New Treatments for Seasonal Asthma
You may be wondering what allergies and asthma have in common other than the fact that they both make you unhappy. As it turns out,…
Tannic Acid Fights SARS-CoV-2 Infection at Critical Phases
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has been labeled a global pandemic, resulting in a concerning number of…
Climate Change Could Result in Longer, more Acute Allergy Seasons
The combustion of fossil fuels produces carbon pollution, which warms the globe and contributes to climate change. Plants produce more pollen over longer growing seasons…
For Very Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes and their Families, an Artificial Pancreas has Shown to be “Life-Changing”
Insulin-dependent diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, was originally a term used to describe type 1 diabetes. It most commonly affects children, teenagers, and young adults, but…
How a Protein that Detects Touch can help with Constipation?
Medically, constipation is described as having less than three stools per week, whereas severe constipation has fewer than one stool per week. Lower abdominal discomfort,…
COVID-19 Positivity is More Common Among Black American Women with Vitamin D Deficiency
Is vitamin D effective in protecting Black women from COVID-19? Yes, according to studies conducted by Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center. Low vitamin D levels…
Black Women’s Death Rates Would be Reduced if Mammography was Started at the Age of 40
According to analyses conducted by a modeling team as part of the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET), funded by the National Cancer Institute,…
ADHD and Dementia are Linked throughout Generations
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is linked to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other types of dementia throughout generations. The relationships weakened as genetic relatedness decreased, indicating a…
In Transformed Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, Key Genomic Alterations and Potential Therapeutic Vulnerabilities
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is an incurable, rare skin-homing T-cell malignancy that is severely disfiguring and fatal in later stages. Mycosis fungoides, the most prevalent…
Vitamin D Could Help Prevent a Common Anti-Cancer Immunotherapy Side Effect
According to new research, taking vitamin D supplements can help prevent a potentially fatal side effect of a novel anti-cancer treatment. The findings were published…
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