Ovarian granulosa cell tumors are a rare type of ovarian cancer that affect the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and can extend further into the pelvis and lymph nodes. Treatment typically follows the same guidelines as other ovarian cancers and often sees the lymph nodes removed via surgery. Researchers at Hokkaido University and colleagues have analyzed
Governments and scientists around the world are championing vaccination as the way to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet while large swathes of the global population remain unvaccinated because of a lack of access, other people who can get their jabs are choosing not to. French sociologist Jerome Gaillaguet, who has spent years speaking to those
South Africa has accelerated its vaccination campaign by giving jabs at pop-up sites in shopping centers and transportation hubs to combat a rapid rise in new COVID-19 cases a week after the discovery of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. New daily cases nearly doubled to 8,561 Wednesday, from 4,373 a day earlier, according to
Autism prevalence among 8-year-old Utah children has risen by nearly 30% in less than a decade, according to a study of 11 communities nationwide, including Salt Lake City and surrounding counties, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Autism prevalence among 8-year-olds in the state rose from 1 in 58 children in
Queen of Clean reveals how she cleans her toothbrush We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice
Now nurses vote to back strike: Majority say they are in favour of industrial action over No10’s ‘unacceptable’ 3% NHS pandemic pay rise About 90 per cent of nurses voted to say they would be willing to ‘work to rule’ This would see them leave on time, take their full breaks, and refuse extra shifts
Clinicians need to pay more attention to high levels of lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — a marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk — in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new population-based study in Finland suggests. In the study, recently published online in Scientific Reports, the authors showed that LDL-C control and statin prescriptions remain suboptimal
Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital have developed a blood test, or liquid biopsy, for head and neck cancer associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV) that was shown in a new study to be more accurate, faster and cheaper than conventional testing methods. In the study, published December 2 in
Move over Ministry of Sound, nightclubs are so 2019. These days it’s all about sweating it out over squats and burpees, with endorphins running high, like-minded people encouraging you, music pumping out and zero hangovers. Or fitness fans take it to the barre with sculpting balletic exercises. But what if these workouts had a festive
The best way to prepare for any battle is to know your enemy. Which is why we at Allure's The Science of Beauty podcast decided to dedicate an entire episode to one hair adversary in particular: frizz. With the help of cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas, hosts Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director, and Dianna Mazzone, senior
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the primary target of most epidemiologists and biostatisticians over the last two years, and dozens of papers of varying quality have been published on new methods of modeling the spread of the disease, the likelihood of an outbreak occurring, and the current threat posed by the disease. Researchers from
By now, it’s become a truism that telehealth use saw an enormous jump in 2020, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled by the relaxation of federal regulations. We also know that utilization has gradually tapered off as patients have become somewhat more comfortable seeking in-person care – but that many individuals, having experienced
(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled an updated national strategy to combat the AIDS epidemic with a goal of ending it by 2030.Slideshow ( 2 images )“We are within a striking distance of eliminating HIV transmission, within striking distance,” Biden told a group of lawmakers and activists at the White House on World
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. There are some chefs we turn to time and again when we need inspiration in the kitchen, and one of our favorites is Giada De Laurentiis. We just love the fresh Italian twists she
A secondary analysis of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study (Fragile Families) found a bi-directional relationship where a mother’s mental health symptoms impacted the child’s mental health symptoms and vice versa, according to researchers with Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). The analysis, published
Starting a new school or a new job, having a baby or entering retirement are major life events that significantly affect a person's physical activity level, which may lead to poorer heart health. Individuals and health care professionals need to be proactive in addressing this issue, according to guidance from a new American Heart Association
(HealthDay)—Stop that racket! A screeching rubber chicken tops this year’s list of noisy toys that pose a threat to children’s hearing. The Sight & Hearing Association’s annual Noisy Toys List for 2021 includes toys that tested louder than 85 decibels (dB), which is the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety’s level for mandatory
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) achieved superior radiologic control of asymptomatic, skull-based meningiomas over active surveillance without increasing the risk of neurologic morbidity. The procedure should be considered for initial treatment, suggests an international study. The study was made available as a preprint from the Journal of Neuro-Oncology on Research Square on October 27. “If active surveillance
Loreen Willenberg talks about her AIDS diagnosis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Today marks World AIDS Day and is an
A good night’s sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can disturb sleep, one of the most common causes is snoring or other breathing issues that cause obstructive sleep apnea. A team of researchers from Center for BrainHealth at The University
