Covid: Early signs Omicron spreads more easily, says No 10
No 10 says it is too early to draw conclusions about the variant, with more than 300 cases in the UK. Source link
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Seaweed Extract Stops COVID in Early Testing
Dec. 6, 2021 — A type of marine algae known as ulva, or “sea lettuce,” that’s a diet staple in places like Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii may have another benefit for people. Lab experiments suggest that ulvan, an extract from this type of algae, may help fight COVID-19. Other forms of edible seaweed have … Read more
Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage
The hormonal treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say. Source link
Early Onset Colorectal Cancer: Why Is This Happening?
Nov. 16, 2021 — In the late 2000s, Cathy Eng, MD, began noticing something strange: A growing number of patients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with colorectal cancer (CRC), often at more advanced stages. “CRC is typically viewed as a disease for older individuals, so when I first started seeing these young patients presenting … Read more
Depression in Early Life May Up Dementia Risk Later
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Happy young adults may be somewhat protected from dementia, but the reverse may be true, too: If you’re a depressed young adult, your odds for dementia rise, a new study suggests. “Generally, we found that the greater the depressive symptoms, the lower the cognition … Read more
Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses
Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests. Source link
E-health card for all Delhiites: Cloud-based info management system by early next year – ET HealthWorld
NEW DELHI: Delhi government’s ambitious cloud-based Health Information Management System (HIMS) is going to be implemented by early next year. The massive project would see every Delhiite get an e-health card and have their medical history available online when they see a doctor after taking an appointment from home. The process of vendor selection and … Read more
Prostate Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters
My father died at 54 from prostate cancer, and his brother had prostate cancer at the same time. I have several cousins who also have this problem, so I knew that I needed to get screened since prostate cancer runs in my family. I was also having certain symptoms: incontinence, pain in my groin, and … Read more
An ALS Drug Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Could a drug used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) help people with mild Alzheimer’s disease? The results of a small new study suggest the strategy could work. Riluzole has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly … Read more
Long Covid: Early findings bring hope for diagnostic tests
Scientists say early research findings could lead to a diagnostic test for those with long-term symptoms. Source link