Researchers at Boston University have discovered an unexpectedly high prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA (TB DNA) in patients hospitalized in Boston, suggesting that tuberculosis disease may be significantly underdiagnosed in the United States. The…
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The treatment of type 2 diabetes is witnessing a remarkable development with the emergence of a new drug called Awiqli, which is a long-acting insulin taken only once a week, instead of the traditional daily injections. This innovation, which has received approval…
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(NEXSTAR) – Cases of drug-resistant Shigella infections are increasing in the United States in a trend that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are calling a “public health threat.” Common antibiotics such as macrolide, quinolone and cephalosporins…
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An invisible radioactive gas could be increasing women’s risk for ovarian cancer, a new study says. Women living in homes with elevated radon levels have higher odds of developing ovarian cancer, researchers reported April 10 in JAMA Network Open. “The…
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Doctors might be using the wrong blood test to assess a person’s risk for clogged arteries, a new study argues. A routine blood test called apolipoprotein B, or apoB, is better at guiding cholesterol-lowering treatment than other tests that health care professionals…
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Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says. Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums that support teeth, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Periodontology. The loss of teeth…
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