COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnancy, large study confirms
Canadian study found 7.3% of pregnant women experienced health events requiring time off work or school or needing medical attention, such as headaches, fatigue and a general feeling…
Increase in non-COVID-19 respiratory infections predicted this winter
An increase in the number of non-COVID-19 respiratory infections should be expected this winter, say scientists.
Combining sauna and exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk more than just exercise
Eight weeks of regular sauna bathing and exercise was found to be superior to regular exercise alone for the improvement of three major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk…
Epidural nerve block with lidocaine leads to clearance of psoriatic skin lesions
In this novel proof-of-concept study, investigators report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology on a new approach in treating psoriasis using an epidural nerve block with lidocaine
High blood pressure in pregnancy and low birth weight in newborn babies linked to increased levels of airborne pollutants
Mild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes, a new study of…