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Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout
The symbolic first jab was given to a baby girl named Daniella at a health facility near Yaoundé on Monday.
Every year 600,000 people die of malaria in Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Children under five…
Sarah Ferguson’s ‘shock’ at skin cancer diagnosis
In an Instagram post, she said she was "grateful for the many messages of love and support".
The melanoma was discovered following the removal of a cancerous mole during treatment for breast cancer.
The duchess, Sarah Ferguson, had…
Mitigating COVID-19 spread at mass gatherings: Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with a tight win for Argentina over France on penalties, but it was also a triumph for SARS-CoV-2 with a significant jump in the number of cases, some of which York University researchers say could have been…
Stromal cells may help predict prostate cancer metastasis
Non-cancerous cells called stromal cells, which are found in and around prostate tumors, may be useful in assessing these tumors' potential to spread, and may even be targets for future prostate cancer treatments, according to a study led…
New discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder
A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that a defect in a specific gene (heterozygous…
Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness
A new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrheal illness. The findings could help predict further outbreaks of the illness, potentially leading to…
Third major study finds that multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in…
By 2060, according to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease unless interventions can help preserve cognitive function before…
Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral…
In a recent study published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, researchers investigated whether denser intrahost human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) populations had a higher incidence of coinfection and recombination.
The high rate…
Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements
In a recent study published in Journal of the American Heart Association, a group of researchers evaluated the association between declines in blood lead levels and changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adult American…
Pioneering Genomic Progress: An Interview with Rami Mehio, Illumina’s Software and Informatics…
In this interview, Rami Mehio, head of software and informatics at Illumina, shares his experiences and contributions to major genomic projects like the UK Biobank's whole genome sequencing. He discusses the challenges and innovations in…
Revolutionary transparent graphene microelectrodes enhance brain imaging and stimulation
In a recent study published in Nature Nanotechnology, a group of researchers developed high-density, ultrasmall, transparent graphene microelectrodes for enhanced spatial resolution in brain surface electrophysiological recordings and…
How Spatial Genomics Is Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Health and Disease
Spatial genomics is a cutting-edge field that combines genomics and spatial analysis to investigate the role of genomic features in disease at single-cell resolution.
Introduction to spatial genomics
Spatial genomics is a field of…
Warfarin Benefits Patients After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Postoperative anticoagulation early after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) with a bioprosthetic valve is associated with improved survival and a lower risk for thromboembolic events, although there was an increased risk for…
Drugmakers Set to Raise US Prices on at Least 500 Drugs in January
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Drugmakers including Pfizer, Sanofi and Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to raise prices in the United States on more than 500 drugs in early January, according to data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors.…
Study: Diet loaded with pro-inflammatory foods increases dementia risk
New research shows that reducing the level of pro-inflammatory foods in a diet could also help reduce the risk for dementia. Photo by Life-Of-Pix/Pixabay
Eating lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other foods with…
‘Learning trap’ study reveals why children may be better learners than adults
Oregon lowering learning standards 'bigotry of low expectations': Maj Toure Cicero Institute COO Whitney Munro and 'Black Guns Matter' founder Maj Toure discuss Oregon's call to exterminate reading and math as education requirements.…
Women, those under 40 more likely to have side effects to COVID vaccine, expert says
Benefits of COVID vaccine 'greatly outweigh' short-lived side effects: Dr. NesheiwatFox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss possible side effects from the coronavirus vaccine and…
1 in 4 US adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data shows
High schoolers feel sense of normalcy after vaccine opens to ages 16 & 17Across the country states are expanding their COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 16 and 17-year-olds. Pfizer announced its vaccine is safe and effective in…
‘This is not sustainable’: Public health departments, decimated by funding cuts,…
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINEMAILMOREAs state and local public health offices scramble to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, they do so against a backdrop of years-long budget cuts, leaving them without the trained employees or updated equipment…
Woman says birth control pills led to ‘massive’ blood clots that nearly killed her: ‘I’m lucky to be…
Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 13Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 13 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.comA 33-year-old British woman says she nearly died after birth control pills led her to develop two…