[ad_1] By Robert Preid and Ernie Mandel HealthDay reporters FRIDAY, Dec. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) – A genetic test could identify older breast cancer patients who may refuse chemotherapy after…
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How to find out what medical information to trust
[ad_1] Disinformation bombards us every day, coming from different directions at a speed that is dizzying. Although we may feel overwhelmed by the volume, frequency, and increasing complexity of disinformation…
The first malaria vaccine is an important step, despite the obstacles ahead
[ad_1] December 2, 2021 – The parasite that causes malaria can kill a person within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. Patients’ symptoms are flu-like, including fever, headache, and…
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Africa has almost doubled in 24 hours
[ad_1] December 2, 2021 – COVID-19 cases in South Africa nearly double in 24 hours, jumping from 4,300 new cases reported on Tuesday to 8,500 new cases on Wednesday, according…
How to help a loved one with peripheral arterial disease
[ad_1] In the beginning, Rich was just a friend from the dog park. “He had several dogs, and I had a dog, and we were in a group one day,”…
Vaping can cause genetic changes in cells
[ad_1] By Robert PreidHealthDay reporter THURSDAY, December 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) – For those who think vaping is safer than smoking, think again. A new study warns that vaping causes…
Which vaccine against COVID is better?
[ad_1] By Robert Preid HealthDay reporter THURSDAY, December 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Which coronavirus vaccine is best for defeating COVID-19 – Moderna or Pfizer? A new study gives this…
Rapid tests for COVID-19 will soon be covered by insurance
[ad_1] December 2, 2021 – Private insurers will soon be obliged to reimburse the costs of people recorded in their plans for home expenses, rapid tests for COVID-19 and mask…
Overcoming the HIV stigma: Undetectable equals Non-transferable
[ad_1] Comment By Carl Schmid Earlier this year, GLAAD – in partnership with the Gilead COMPASS initiative – conducted a study entitled “Study on the state of HIV stigma in…
Progress is being seen, but inequalities persist
[ad_1] By Robert PreidHealthDay reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Some progress has been made in the US fight against HIV, with new infections among gay and bisexual…