What is the new virus? The current outbreak of infections with a novel type of coronavirus has sparked global anxiety and concern that the virus might spread too far and too fast and cause dramatic harm before health officials find a way to stop it. But what are the realities of the new coronavirus…
Read MoreNon-hormonal options are effective in treating menopause symptoms The classic symptoms of menopause – hot flashes, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness – have typically been treated with estrogen therapy. Studies published today report that non-hormonal options are effective, too. These treatments may involve cognitive therapy to help a patient sleep, or using low…
Read MoreChemical in veggies help heal fatty liver A new study shows that a compound naturally occurring in a variety of commonly used vegetables as well as being produced by gut microbes is very useful in melting fat away from a fatty liver. The study, published in January 2020 in the journal Hepatology, focuses on…
Read MoreCannabis could make people more prone to false memories New research finds that intoxication with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis, makes people more predisposed to forming false memories. The findings have significant legal implications. Lilian Kloft, Ph.D. — of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience at Maastricht University, in the…
Read MoreWhy hand washing really could slow down an epidemic To prevent viral infections, doctors suggest practicing good hand hygiene. In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, public health guidelines continue to emphasize this. Is hand washing really that helpful in the context of an epidemic? New research suggests that it is. When…
Read More2019 coronavirus virus officially named COVID-19 The novel coronavirus disease, which has spread from China to 24 other countries around the globe, has received its official name – COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The announcement comes after the death toll of the respiratory illness passed 1,000, with more than 40,000 infected, surpassing…
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