FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- Emergency care for heart attacks and strokes rebounded in Northern California after initially plummeting in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say. That's good news, suggesting that public…
Drug Lynparza Could Help Fight Some Early-Stage Breast…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report. The pill — olaparib (Lynparza) — works…
A Fruitful Approach to Preventing Diabetes
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- Want to lower your risk of diabetes? Eat plenty of fruit. An Australian study suggests that two servings a day could lower the odds of developing type 2 diabetes by…
Your Puppy Is Born Ready to Interact With…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- If it seems like your dog knows exactly what you're saying, that's because dogs are born ready to communicate with people, according to a new study. The research, published June…
Teens: You Got Your COVID Vaccine, What Now?
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- U.S. teens are getting their COVID shots -- how does that change their daily lives? Besides letting teens resume many of their normal activities, U.S. authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19…
Prior COVID Infection May Shield You From Another…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- In some good news for those who have already suffered through a bout of COVID-19, a new study finds they may have a much lower risk of reinfection for at…
Breast Cancers Spread Is More Likely in Black…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- After a diagnosis of breast cancer, Black women face a greater risk of having the disease spread to distant sites in the body — a disparity that is not readily…
AHA News: Legally Blind Photographer Overcomes Heart Surgery…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- When Arthur Castro was born, doctors could immediately tell something was wrong. The color of his skin belied trouble with his heart that hadn't been picked…
Newly Approved Lumakras (sotorasib) Fights Lung Cancer Tied…
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 -- A newly approved lung cancer drug shows promise in improving survival in patients whose tumors carry a common and tough-to-treat genetic mutation, researchers say. Sotorasib — brand name Lumakras —…
Summer Water Fun Can Bring Drowning Risks: Stay…
News Consumer News Summer Water Fun Can Bring Drowning Risks: Stay Safe SATURDAY, June 5, 2021 -- As you seek to cool down in a pool or at the beach this summer, always keep water…