End transrectal prostate biopsy in the U.S.
March 20, 2023
When 68-year-old Norwegian stonemason Roar Gulbrandsen died suddenly, his family was told it was due to an arterial embolus. When his daughter Agnes asked if
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Challenges in study of MMR vaccination on COVID outcome
March 8, 2023
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination is a “live attenuated” vaccine that can offer health benefits beyond the diseases it aims to prevent. These non-specific
First study on health outcomes of canine hormone-sparing sterilization
February 16, 2023
A study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association compared the health and behavior outcomes for dogs that had hormone-sparing sterilization procedures
Menopause hormone therapy taking center stage
February 15, 2023
The topic of menopause has for years been ignored and misunderstood. The lack of information and open conversation about menopause has impacted most women in
Are health problems after spay or neuter caused by high luteinizing hormone?
December 7, 2022
Spaying or neutering dogs before they reach puberty is related to an increase in some serious health disorders. Research over the past decade has revealed
The non-specific effects of common vaccines could save newborns
November 17, 2022
The “non-specific effects” of a vaccine occur when the vaccine has an impact on health outcomes beyond the disease it was designed to tackle. At
Live attenuated vaccines reduce impact of COVID-19
October 19, 2022
Two studies reported that common childhood vaccines reduced the severity of COVID-19 infection. BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin) is a vaccine against tuberculosis and the MMR vaccine
Omega-3 fatty acids preserve brain health
October 6, 2022
A new observational study found that omega-3 fatty acids helped to preserve brain health. The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells was
IV iron quickly alleviates anemia
September 15, 2022
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common ailments across the world. It can be caused by blood loss, menstruation, pregnancy, malaria, hookworm, dietary
Funding for undergrad research on male contraception
September 7, 2022
The Male Contraceptive Initiative Youth Advisory Board is offering a grant to undergraduate students for research on male contraception. Undergraduate students anywhere in the world
