UK follows EU, U.S. to approve Roche COVID-19 antibody tests
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is in talks with Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG (ROG.S) to buy an accurate COVID-19 antibody test, following the lead of the European Union and United States, which
Continue readingHeart Screening of Young Athletes Is Cost-Effective
TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Screening to detect potentially deadly heart problems in U.S. college athletes saves lives, researchers say. And it’s also cost-effective. “It
Continue readingCVS Health to launch COVID-19 drive-thru test sites in five U.S. states
FILE PHOTO: Members of the Iowa Department of Public Health perform drive through testing for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Waterloo, Iowa, U.S., April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Brenna Norman (Reuters)
Continue readingNervous About Returning to Work? Take Precautions Against Coronavirus
WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As coronavirus pandemic restrictions are lifted, many Americans will face physical and mental health challenges — including fear and anxiety —
Continue readingTrials Test Survivors’ Blood as COVID-19 Treatment
“Blood plasma is the liquid part of the blood,” explained Dr. Arturo Casadevall, chair of Hopkins’ department of molecular microbiology and immunology and lead researcher on the two
Continue readingWhat to Know About Bystander CPR and Coronavirus Risk
TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t changed the fact that bystanders play a crucial role in improving survival rates for cardiac arrest.
Continue readingHealth groups ask India to rescind Gilead’s patents for COVID-19 drug remdesivir
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Two health advocacy groups have written to the Indian government asking it to rescind patents given to Gilead Sciences (GILD.O) for the drug remdesivir so it can be distributed
Continue readingKeto Venezuelan Chicken Salad | Ruled Me
Shredded chicken combined with avocado to make an easy, creamy, no-cook meal that’s perfect for lunch. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and saves great in the fridge for leftover lunches in the
Continue readingMore Evidence Sugary Drinks Harm Women’s Hearts
WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Women who drink a lot of sodas, sweetened juices and other sugary drinks are at greater risk of developing heart disease, a new study finds. Those who
Continue readingCOVID-19 Triggers New Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery Guidance
Noting that only about 1% to 2% of people who are eligible for bariatric or metabolic surgery actually undergo the procedures, Kahan said, “because so few people get the surgery we’ve never
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