This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. New data shows that the painless, Freestyle Libre 14-day sensor considerably reduces the

Should the anti-viral remdesivir be used to treat COVID-19? The sudden, dramatic emergence and spread of COVID-19 meant that the pharmaceutical industry hasn’t had the opportunity to develop treatments specifically aimed at the novel virus. As a result, drug researchers have instead scoured the existing pharmaceutical arsenal for potentially effective drug treatments. Thus far, a

This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Researchers recently studied whether using electronic cigarettes increases the risk of smoking relapse.

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This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. What is vitamin A? Vitamin A is classified as an essential vitamin, which

A new study investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting patient enrollment in cancer clinical trials.  Clinical trials are an integral part of health research, and they have led to the development of treatments for many diseases.  The purpose of clinical trials is to test the effectiveness and safety of potential treatments on people.  In

Chinese researchers report on the first human trial of a candidate vaccine for COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine urgently required for long-term pandemic solution SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, has spread rapidly around the world since the first infections were reported at the end of 2019. The WHO situation report at the beginning of May

In the 21st century, global health has seen a drastic shift in the incidence of diseases affecting the human population. In early 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported the top 10 global causes of death to be primarily communicable, or infectious, diseases. However, this changed in 2016 when over 71% of global deaths occurred

A worldwide research study investigated the effects of eating nuts on cardiovascular disease and death.  Altering dietary intake is well known to have a positive impact on cardiovascular disease. Several studies have identified that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats or plant protein can lower cholesterol levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nuts

A recent analysis investigated the immediate and longer-term effects of COVID-19 and other severe coronavirus infections on mental health. The typical symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, are related to the viral effects on the respiratory system, such as cough, shortness of breath, and fever. However, in some cases SARS-CoV-2 may

Researchers in Australia recently examined whether the current popularity and perceived benefits of nature play are justified by any scientific evidence. Nature play is an increasingly popular design theme for children’s playgrounds.  Whereas traditional playgrounds consist of equipment such as slides and swings, nature play playgrounds are full of natural components such as rocks, ponds,

A new study suggests undiagnosed cases of COVID-19 may be responsible for the rapid spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, first emerged in Wuhan, China in 2019. As of March 19, 2020, this novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread to 177 countries. Researchers from around the world are working to

Eating a moderate amount of fish per week, while pregnant, may improve child’s metabolic health, according to a new study. Fish is a significant dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids that may have cardiometabolic benefits. Several studies support that fish consumption can help reduce the risks of heart and metabolic diseases, such as high blood

A new systematic review examines the factors that motivate people to participate in health research studies. Clinical research is a major part of drug development and healthcare education, and many advances in medicine can be attributed to clinical trials.  One of the primary challenges for clinical research is recruiting participants since many people are hesitant

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has reported on the length of time that SARS-CoV-1, commonly called the novel coronavirus, can live on surfaces or be present in aerosols, and compared these times with the SARS virus (SARS-CoV-1). The only currently known virus that is most closely related to the

In the first step toward developing effective COVID-19 treatments, scientists successfully identify receptors that allow the virus to enter cells. Every new confirmed case of COVID-19 adds to the mounting pressure to develop a treatment or vaccine. But how are treatments or vaccines created, and why does it take so long?  What do we know

A number of serious pneumonia cases started to frequently appear in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The number of pneumonia cases was puzzling until the identification of the cause; the novel human coronavirus disease (COVID-19). January 30th, 2020 marked 80,000 reported positive cases around the globe. When it comes to COVID-19, there are still epidemiological

Nutrition and physical activity intervention for obese students may lead to weight loss and healthier eating habits. The obesity epidemic is increasing all over the world, including in children.  A study published in BMC Public Health addressed the issue of obesity through nutrition and physical activity intervention at schools in Lebanon.  The purpose of the

Researchers have linked excessive weight around the waist to cognitive decline. Increased health risks due to excess weight are a growing concern. In 2018, 7.3 million Canadian adults over the age of eighteen were obese, and another 9.9 million were overweight. Although many overweight individuals are healthy, some people develop serious cognitive conditions. There have

A small study discusses the risk of COVID-19 transmission from asymptomatic carriers.  As scientists continue to work on slowing the spread of COVID-19, examining patterns of person to person disease transmission is crucial. However, the transmission of COVID-19 from asymptomatic carriers, with a normal chest computed tomography (CT), has not been investigated. Published in the Journal