Dropping masks could have an unintended side effect: the return of sniffles and stomach bugs
Two years of wearing masks, avoiding crowds, and trying not to catch COVID-19 had a welcome, if unplanned, byproduct:
Local hospitals make plans for rationing blood in case shortage becomes dire
When to use blood, and how much to transfuse, is not always a given, said Dr.
Local company: Data on first RSV treatment looks promising
To have a drug like that on hand would be a “game-changer,” said Lawrence Rhein, MD, MPH, chair of the Department of
Do You Know the Facts About Diabetes Eye Health?
Did you know that if you have diabetes you're 20 percent more likely to develop glaucoma and 60 percent more likely to develop cataracts? While people with diabetes have a higher risk of blindness, there are things you can do each day to lower your chances of developing eye problems.
Leominster’s Spanish American Center continues offering monthly COVID-19 vaccine clinics
It joined community partners CENTRO, NewVue Communities, and UMass Memorial Health to host a virtual town hall last m
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute first in U.S. to enroll patient in stroke clinical trial
Results of the study are also intended to provide clinical evidence to support an application for FDA clearance.
Epstein-Barr Virus, Mono, and MS: Is a Vaccine Near?
A phase 1 clinical trial for the Moderna vaccine recently kicked off, said Dr.
Your Eyes Need Sun Protection Too
We know that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun has a damaging effect on our skin. But many are less aware of the connection between UV rays and the potential damage to your eyes. In fact, many don’t think about eye protection in the winter like they do in the summer months.
Epstein-Barr Virus: It Causes Mono and Maybe MS. Is a Vaccine Near?
A phase 1 clinical trial for the Moderna vaccine recently kicked off, said Dr.