Nearly six months since the deal was first announced – and only 14 years, almost to the day, since analysts first mused about the concept of an Oracle-Cerner marriage – the two companies announced the closing of their $28.3 billion mega merger on June 8. Now, after lots of prognostication and punditry about how the […]

A University of Manitoba-led study found that living close to a trail used for walking, running and cycling leads to an eight percent reduction in the risk factors for heart disease. “If you build it, they will come, and maybe even live longer,” said Dr. Jon McGavock, professor of pediatrics and child health at the […]

In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking for exercise were less likely to develop frequent knee pain. The study, which included 1,212 participants, also found preliminary evidence that walking for exercise might modify some of the structural effects of […]

Pregnant people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa are dying at a rate far greater than pregnant people without COVID-19 and non-pregnant people with COVID-19, according to a new multicenter study encompassing six African countries. The research was published today in Clinical Infectious Diseases and led by a University of Pittsburgh School of […]

The Chase star Paul Sinha gives Parkinson's health update We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Researchers from the University of Birmingham […]

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed a new chemical-only process that may represent an important breakthrough in creating customized mRNA vaccines for a variety of diseases and allow for the inexpensive preparation of mRNA in large quantities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines were successfully used to boost immunity. These vaccines teach cells […]

Politics these days can feel like life or death. A new study shows that, at least in one respect, that’s true: Americans living in counties that primarily vote Democratic are dying at lower rates than their counterparts in Republican-voting counties.  The study, out Tuesday in the BMJ, found that the mortality rate in counties that […]

Actions taken against a physician’s license for substance use are more common than those for psychological impairment or actions related to physical health, according to a recent report. Despite a sharp uptick in 2011, substance use–specific license actions taken against physicians dropped in frequency between 2004 and 2020. More than three fourths (76.3%) of license […]

Older male athletes could be at higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases than female competitors of a similar age, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester, showed that older male athletes had a stiffer aorta. It found that the vascular […]

You have the power to reduce your risk for cancer. With a few lifestyle changes and perseverance, you can be well on your way to a healthier you. Being overweight and obese is linked to an increased risk of many cancers. Aim for about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise […]