Patients who received an injection of inclisiran (Leqvio), a small interfering RNA (siRNA) agent, every 6 months for as long as 4 years safely maintained about a…
Nine common questions about vaccines and travel
1. Who should make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist? 2. What vaccinations do I need to travel overseas? Chickenpox (varicella) Diphtheria, tetanus and…
Herbal remedies and you: 6 tips to safeguard your health
Not all prescription drugs and dietary herbal supplements work well together. It’s important to be aware of possible drug/supplement interactions that could be harmful, according…
Study shows how iron dysregulation might contribute to neurodegenerative diseases
Past neuroscience research consistently found a link between deviations from the “normal” iron metabolism, also known as iron dysregulation, and different neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s…
Bad news, men… 'winter penis' might be real after all, doctors say
Bad news, men… ‘winter penis’ is real after all, doctors say Experts say penises can appear smaller in winter in response to cold weather Body…
Benefits of oral hygiene can drive university students in Japan toward dental check-ups
In Japan, the frequency at which university students undergo oral health check-ups is reportedly much lower than that of the overall population. This is a…
Jack Lemmon died from a deadly disease – signs
The important symptoms of bladder cancer to remember We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…
After a brief pandemic reprieve, rural workers return to life without paid leave
When Ruby B. Sutton found out she was pregnant in late 2021, it was hard to envision how her full-time job would fit with having…
Hormone therapy could prevent Alzheimer’s among certain women
Alzheimers Research UK explain 'what is dementia?' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…
Vitamin D may be metabolized differently in people with an elevated BMI, study finds
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, have found new evidence that vitamin D may be…