Medicare eligibility improves health care access
Becoming eligible for Medicare at age 65 in the USA is associated with reductions in the gap in health care coverage, access to health care,…
Category: Medicine
Are mRNA vaccines safe for pregnant women?
So far, it seems that the mRNA vaccine platform does not produce many side effects in pregnant women. It passes some immunoglobulins to the…
The nuance of mask effectiveness
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters our body through our nose and mouth, and therefore, covering your face minimizes the…
Editing genes before birth as a new therapy
Although the term ‘gene editing’ may sound like science fiction, it isn’t! CRISPR-mediated gene editing is a technology first…
How scientists saw the coronavirus in living lung tissue
Scientists recently discovered key information about SARS-CoV-2 that could improve the medical treatment of patients with severe pneumonia.…
Has cannabis legalization changed kids’ drug use?
Does the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults increase it's use among teenagers?
Scientists identify a pathway that extends lifespan
Molecules called sirtuins are involved in lifespan. A study in mice found that higher levels of a sirtuin called SIRT6 were able to live…
Going under anesthesia as a teen may change how alcohol affects you
Adolescence, anesthesia, and alcohol: a recipe for a captivating new study. Is anesthesia in adolescence affecting our relationship with…
Using artificial intelligence to diagnose autism in the womb
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most common developmental disorders diagnosed today. It affects an estimated 75 million people…
Why do some breast cancer cells survive treatment?
For tumor cells that survive treatment, one of their tricks is using microRNA molecules to communicate with one another and stay alive.