Category: healthcare

A Single Mutation Could Make Zika Virus More Infectious And Able To Break Through Immunity, Researchers Warn

The mutation could enhance viral replication in mosquitoes or humans and possibly “cause a new outbreak,” said researcher Dr. Jose Angel Regla-Nava.

New Evidence That Psilocybin May ‘Rewire’ Brain To Help Those With Depression

A study found that people with depression who took two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, experienced not only an improvement in their symptoms but also “increased global integration in the brain.

Don’t Ignore The Fine Print In Medicare

Be sure to read the fine print in your Medicare plan—or you could end up with a $60,000 bill for knee replacement surgery.

Broader Inflation May Be Up, But Obamacare Premiums Are Down

Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare, declined in most states in 2022 for the third straight year.

What Is Value-Based Healthcare, Really?

Value-based care has been held out as a panacea for all that ails US healthcare. A closer look reveals that its front-line reality might not be as rosy as we might hope.

New Research Provides Hope In The Search For A Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine- Part I

Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the leading causes of death for infants globally, and a safe vaccine is badly needed.

‘Very Low’ Risk Of Heart Issues After Covid Vaccination, Large Study Finds

The risk of rare heart inflammation after getting an mRNA Covid vaccine were notably higher among young men, researchers found, but still much lower than heart problems reported following a Covid infection.

Covid Smell Loss Linked To Damage In Brain, Study Finds

A study published Monday found Covid-19 infections correspond to damage in the part of the brain associated with smell, suggesting that, for some people, Covid-induced smell loss could be irreversible.

Two Emerging Viral Adversaries—Nipah And Hendra Virus—May Soon Meet Their Match

Nipah and Hendra Virus are two dangerous emerging pathogens that may cause serious damage if left unchecked. Here we analyze antibody candidates that may impede these threats.

mRNA Cancer Treatment: Covid Vaccine Giant BioNTech Touts Promising Early Data

An mRNA vaccine can potentially boost cell treatments used to fight blood cancer and make them more effective in solid tumors, BioNTech said, citing early data.