The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an agency of the European Union tasked with increasing Member States public health preparedness and disseminating scientific advice an… [+6727 chars]
WASHINGTON U.S. doctors announced on Mar. 24 they had successfully performed a double lung transplant on a patient with terminal lung cancer, giving new hope to others who also are in advanced stage… [+2673 chars]
Forty-five percent of the world's population is trying to shed a few pounds, according to a 2020 Ipsos poll. And they prefer to do it by exercising more and eating better, not by dieting. That's esse… [+5780 chars]
In a population study, scientists have found that consuming foods associated with a low Diet Inflammatory Index substantially lowers the risk of dementia [1]. Aging is accompanied by an increase in … [+6486 chars]
A mother of three has told of the severe impact cancer has had on her life and on the lives of her family members. Mary Walsh from Kildare was breastfeeding her young daughter last June when she dis… [+5339 chars]
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have found evidence showing that leafy greens such as broccoli could provide protection from COVID-19 and other common colds. Sulforaphane:Studies show that s… [+1776 chars]
The number of pregnant women with Covid-19 requiring admission to intensive care has fallen dramatically in the current wave of the pandemic. The reduction reflects the milder impact of the Omicron … [+2028 chars]
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Long COVID symptoms may differ depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant is behind a person' s infect… [+8901 chars]
NEW YORK- Many U.S. facilities saw declines in screening rates for colorectal, cervical, breast and lung cancers during the pandemic, a new study notes. An analysis of data from 748 accredited cance… [+2723 chars]
In the initial days of the pandemic, several people with discoloured and itchy toes started thronging the doctor's office in the US. The phenomenon, which typically appears in cold weather, coincided… [+2431 chars]
Doctors often recommend "power naps" as a way to compensate for a poor night's sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older adults, extensive power naps could be an early sign of dementia. … [+3891 chars]
In this interview, we speak to Dr. Jeffery Klco about acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and his recent research that is helping us to understand a new mutation found in pediatric AML. Please can you intr… [+9210 chars]
