As reported in Business Insider, the World Health Organization announced on Friday said that people should continue to wear face masks and take other measures meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, raising concerns about the quickly spreading Delta variant of COVID-19. “People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses. They still […]
A new study of nearly 500,000 people suggests drinking coffee, including decaf, may lower your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver disease and other liver-related problems, with benefits peaking for those who gulp three to four cups a day. Compared to non-drinkers, people who consume coffee had a 21% reduced risk of chronic […]
Matcha has become a huge craze in the last few years, with scads of varieties littering health food and grocery store shelves. But did you know that Matcha has been used for over 4000 years in both Chinese and Japanese cultures? Below are some of the big health benefits of adding Matcha to your diet. […]
Even with a majority conservative Supreme Court, last Thursday, the SCOTUS issued an opinion upholding the Affordable Care Act by a 7-2 vote, allowing millions to keep their insurance coverage amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the decision regarding “California v. Texas,” the court reversed a lower court ruling finding the individual mandate unconstitutional. However, the court did […]
Google is launching an artificial intelligence tool that will help people to self-diagnose skin conditions and know whether they need to visit a doctor. The tech giant unveiled the plans to launch Derm Assist in Europe this year at its annual developer conference. It said 2 billion people suffered from dermatologic issues worldwide that there […]
Many know that deciduous teeth are an excellent source of stem cells. But did you know that wisdom teeth are an excellent source as well? According to the National Dental Pulp Laboratory, if you are having your wisdom teeth extracted, it is an excellent time to bank dental stem cells, since they are typically extracted at […]
Here’s another reason why everyone on the planet should get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible: new studies have found that the virus may cause diabetes in addition to pneumonia and other lasting health problems. While most people will recover from COVID without longer-term problems, doctors have noticed that some patients have developed diabetes. […]
ABC News reports that a new cutting edge blood test seeks to change the game in cancer management. Signatera, a “tumor-informed” blood test developed by Natera, can detect circulating tumor DNA in the bloodstream for certain types of cancers. “What makes the tumor DNA different is that it has certain mutations that actually lead to […]
A new study from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) shows that banning flavored tobacco products in an effort to keep things like flavored vape liquids and menthol cigarettes out of the hands of teens may have backfired. Analyses found that, after a 2018 San Francisco ban on the products, high school students’ odds […]
Marketwatch reports that the Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval of Biogen’s drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease is a significant step in the fight against the debilitating illness that destroys memory and other mental functions. But the experts say there’s still a long way to go. Biogen Inc.’s drug, called aducanumab but branded with the […]