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Usually we’re told that drinking alcohol is terrible for our health – and don’t get us wrong it definitely can be. However, a new study will make wine lovers grin from ear to ear. Research has shown that drinking alcohol in moderation can cut the risk of needing eye cataract surgery by almost a quarter.

FILE PHOTO: A sign at a diagnostics site for Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche is seen, in Burgess Hill, Britain, October 7, 2020. REUTERS/Peter NichollsZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis each won European approval for drugs on Tuesday in a sign that the rival Basel-based companies are increasingly competing for the same patients. Roche’s Evrysdi,

Finding effective and safe vaccines is crucial in the fight against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As a vital component of a subunit vaccine, the adjuvant strengthens the antigen-induced immune responses. Researchers at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, the

We’ve all seen the commercials, and we’ve all been a little tempted at one point or another. It seems like the perfect at-home gym equipment to get rid of those pesky extra pounds. But we also have asked ourselves the same question — is a Peloton bike worth the money? Peloton is an interactive fitness platform with more

Prolonging a cellular defense response to inflammation could help regenerate the protective coating of axons that is degraded in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in eLife. There are currently no FDA-approved drugs that have been shown to effectively regenerate this coating, called myelin. This new strategy could

Analysis indicated the number of mutations in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) receptor-binding domain (RBD) doubles every 72 days. As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues infecting more people, SARS-CoV-2 is also evolving. Several new variants of the virus have now been discovered, some more infectious than the original strains. This

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and is difficult to treat, since its causes have not yet been adequately researched. Using RNA sequencing, an international research consortium led by Michael Trauner, Head of MedUni Vienna’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Department of Medicine III), has now identified

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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Most of the coronavirus-related deaths in the US were avoidable, Deborah Birx, MD, the coronavirus response coordinator under former President Donald Trump, told CNN. Birx and several doctors who ran the pandemic response spoke with Sanjay Gupta, MD, CNN’s chief medical

Better safe than sorry! Celebrity parents have been giving their children masks while hanging outside amid the coronavirus pandemic, from Milla Jovovich to Jana Kramer. “The girls and I love [our masks] so much,” the Resident Evil star, 44, captioned a June 2020 Instagram selfie with daughters Ever, 12, and Dashiel, 5. “It’s so great

Once you’re vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have officially OK’d having friends over for dinner if they’re vaccinated, too. The guidelines also say that once vaccinated, you can have a mask-less, indoor hangout even if your guests aren’t vaccinated, as long as you’re gathering with people from a single household, and no

Tiny magnet could help patients avoid the need for second breast cancer surgery by making operations more precise Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have surgery to remove it. A new technique being trialled aims to make operations more precise.  Samantha Matthews, 48, a head of university admissions from Surrey, was one of the first

LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Scientists who have watched with dismay a series of disputes over AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine say strong efficacy data from a large U.S. trial should lay concerns to rest, but worry the skirmishes may leave a lasting mark on public trust. Spats with governments across Europe about production, supplies, possible side effects and

A royal wedding is always a time of great excitement, as regal fans join in the celebrations and wait to see the bride’s breathtaking dress, beautiful flowers and bridal party on the big day. The wedding cake is also a highly anticipated part of a royal wedding, and we’ve seen several spectacular royal cakes throughout

Fox News Flash top headlines for March 29 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A study led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) claims that adolescents (ages 12-17) are more likely to develop a substance abuse disorder after trying marijuana or misusing prescription drugs. “Research has

https://www.youtube.com/embed/QP-Ni4CPVKI Although vaccinations are on the rise, health officials are concerned about a possible fourth COVID-19 wave in the United States as cases, hospitalizations and deaths increase. During a White House briefing on Monday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky delivered an "off-script" message, noting that while there's "so much reason

You don’t need to leave your home to learn how to cook, the best online cooking classes can teach you everything you need to know. Whether you don’t know how to chop vegetables or you’re trying to become the next contestant on Netflix’s Sugar Rush, you can learn both basic and advanced skills online. Even

Scientists at the Proteomics Core Unit of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), headed by Javier Muñoz, have described the mechanisms, unknown to date, involved in maintaining embryonic stem cells in the best possible state for their use in regenerative medicine. Their results, published in Nature Communications, will help to find novel stem-cell therapies

The resurgence of the ketogenic diet—one that consists of 60 to 80 percent fat and very few carbohydrates (like, less than 10 percent of your diet, few)—is just that, a resurgence. “It’s not new at all,” says Chris Mohr, Ph.D., R.D. A low-carb diet that makes up for what it lacks with fats is a

European leaders have agreed to push ahead with plans for an EU-wide Digital Green Certificate as “a matter of urgency”.  The certificate will provide digital proof that a person has either been vaccinated, received a negative test result or recovered from COVID-19.  A statement of members of the European Council, issued after yesterday’s EU summit,