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2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s
Two rheumatoid arthritis drugs show potential for lowering the risk of Parkinson’s disease, new research shows. Some previous studies have found that people with rheumatoid arthritis have a lower risk of Parkinson’s, and it was suggested that...
- Posted January 28, 2022
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Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2022
A new strategy to fight deadly liver cancers. Surgical removal of tumors on the liver doesn’t guarantee they won’t return. But a new approach — starting patients on immunotherapy before surgery — may greatly improve survival, doctors...
- Posted January 28, 2022
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In a First, a Robot Performs Laparoscopic Surgery on Pig Without Human Help
A robot performed challenging keyhole surgery on pigs without any human help in what could be a major step toward fully automated surgery on people. “Our findings show that we can automate one of the most intricate...
- Posted January 28, 2022
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Shorter Life Spans for Elderly Living Downwind of Fracking Sites: Study
Older people who live near or downwind of fracking sites have an increased risk of premature death, likely due to airborne contaminants from the sites, according to a new study. “There is an urgent need to understand...
- Posted January 28, 2022
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Did Your Gene Screen Turn Up Dangerous DNA? Study Finds Real Risk Is Low
Most gene variants that have been labeled “pathogenic” may make only a small difference in a person’s risk of actually developing disease, a new study suggests. Scouring genetic data on more than 72,000 individuals, researchers found that...
- Posted January 27, 2022
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Hospital Defends Decision to Deny Heart Transplant to Unvaccinated Man
In response to claims that a man was denied a heart transplant because he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston said Wednesday that its transplant policies mirror those used across the...
- Posted January 27, 2022
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Months After Moderna Booster, Antibodies Decline Faster With Omicron
An initial surge in antibody levels against the Omicron variant after a booster dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine wanes within six months, but the antibodies remained effective against it in lab tests, a new study finds....
- Posted January 27, 2022
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AHA News: Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, the ‘Father of Preventive Cardiology,’ Dies at 102
THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health – and who continued his passionate work well beyond...
- Posted January 27, 2022
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AHA News: Sound the Fiber Alarm! Most of Us Need More of It in Our Diet
THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — There are a lot of health factors to keep in mind as we navigate through the dietary day: calories, carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, vitamins and minerals, to name...
- Posted January 27, 2022
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Scientists Watch, Worry About New ‘Stealth’ Version of Omicron Variant
A “stealthier” version of the Omicron variant that has been spotted in the United States and dozens of other countries is being closely monitored by health officials and scientists. The variant, called BA.2, has genetic traits that...
- Posted January 27, 2022