Do we really need to say this? The latest off-the-wall claim from the anti-vaccine crowd involves an enzyme called luciferase,…
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Popular heart failure drug no better than older drug in sickest patients
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that a widely used…
No more finger pricks: A continuous glucose monitor benefits patients with diabetes in more ways than one
A 15-center study of 175 patients with poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes in JAMA found that continuous glucose monitoring, compared to…
Health impacts of lockdowns no worse than large COVID outbreaks, at least in short term
Although lockdowns are undoubtedly associated with health harms, their impact on health is unlikely to be worse than the impact…
No, the COVID-19 Vaccine Won't Make a Magnet Stick to Your Arm-Here's What's Really Going On
Most people are aware that there are some unusual rumors floating around about the COVID-19 vaccine, like that it will…
The Real Difference Between Noise Colors
Listening to a consistent, soothing sound, like a fan or waterfall, at night can help block other sounds and allow…
California’s Vaccine Appointment Website Has Glitches. No Surprise?
California rolled out a statewide covid vaccination website this week aiming to streamline the appointment process after months of criticism,…
Albumin provides no benefit to hospitalized patients with advanced liver disease
Daily infusions of albumin provide no significant health benefit to patients hospitalised with advanced liver disease, over and above ‘standard…
No new community cases found in New Zealand since lockdown
As people in Auckland adjusted to a new lockdown on Monday, health officials said they’d found no evidence the coronavirus…
John Stamos: ‘Quarantine Is Getting in the Way’ of Trying for Baby No. 2
John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh are trying for baby No. 2, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made them hit pause.…