Expert tips on coping with stress and anxiety during a pandemic
As part of the global response to the pandemic, the citizens of many countries are having to stay at home.…
Read More‘I have never seen anything like it’
Medical News Today spoke to New York City anesthetist Dr. Sai-Kit Wong about his experiences as the COVID-19 pandemic takes…
Read MoreDaily hot baths tied to lower cardiovascular disease risk
A new observational study has found a statistically significant link between having hot baths on a regular basis and a…
Read MoreWeight gain may reduce risk of breast cancer before menopause
New research has found that women who gain weight in early adulthood are at a decreased risk of breast cancer…
Read MoreAspirin does not prevent dementia or slow down cognitive decline
Past studies have suggested that the humble aspirin can benefit cardiovascular health. For this reason, some researchers had hypothesized that…
Read MoreRepurposed drug may reduce COVID-19 deaths
A common drug found in many hospitals may reduce the number of deaths caused by infections with the SARS-Cov-2 virus.…
Read MorePFAS may have a lot in common with carcinogens
A first-of-its-kind study looks at the biological processes triggered by PFAS compounds. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group…
Read MoreWHO launch trial testing 4 potential treatments for COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) have launched SOLIDARITY, a giant trial, testing the potential of therapies, old and new, to…
Read MoreScientists urge ‘equitable and inclusive’ response
As the world faces the uncertainties that accompany a pandemic, researchers urge authorities to respond to the crisis in an…
Read MoreWestern countries did not ‘heed the warnings,’ says WHO advisor
In conversation with World Health Organization (WHO) expert advisor Prof. David Heymann, Medical News Today heard about his past experiences…
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