Coronavirus4 days agoNonprescription at-home coronavirus test gets FDA approvalThe Food and Drug Administration authorized the first over-the-counter, at-home coronavirus test kit for consumers on Wednesday.
Alzheimers4 days agoCombo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer's diagnostics, researchers sayWhile the first blood test detecting Alzheimer’s disease made headlines last week when it landed on the market, researchers say pairing the tool with forthcoming tests may offer more accurate diagnostics.
PregnancyDecember 2Baby born from 27-year-old frozen embryoThere’s a mere 18-month age gap between this proud mom and her baby – and thanks to the wonders of science, the record-breaking infant is technically 27 years old.
MEDICAL RESEARCHDecember 1This injury may signal domestic violence, study warnsApproximately one-third of domestic violence victims may suffer from a specific type of fracture to the forearm, which underscores the need for proper screenings, per a news release.
Fast FoodDecember 1McDonald's giving McRib sandwiches to people with 'baby-smooth' faces as part of cancer-awareness initiativeEating a McRib sandwich and supporting cancer research are no longer the mutually exclusive activities that so many Americans have long believed that they were.
CoronavirusNovember 25Coronavirus-infected nurse endures months-long coma, gets double lung transplantOne nurse is feeling especially grateful this holiday season after recovering from a severe course of COVID-19 that necessitated a double lung transplant.
MEDICAL RESEARCHNovember 25AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine early results ‘good news’ but ‘more analysis needed,’ experts sayFollowing Monday’s news of AstraZeneca and Oxford University's announcement that their coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective in late-stage trials, top experts say the preliminary findings are good news but await further analysis.
HEALTHNovember 24FDA approves first drug to treat rare kidney-related conditionThe Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Oxlumo to treat a rare genetic disorder affecting the kidneys.
CoronavirusNovember 23AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine latest to show promise: Here's how it comparesAstraZeneca and Oxford said Monday their vaccine was as much as 90% effective in preventing COVID-19, marking the latest candidate to inch closer toward approval.
MEDICAL RESEARCHNovember 22Pat Quinn, co-creator of ‘Ice Bucket Challenge,’ dies at 37 from ALSPat Quinn, a co-founder of the social media “Ice Bucket Challenge,” died Sunday at the age of 37, the ALS association has confirmed.