Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Lung cancer deaths decline with treatment advances
Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer among Americans. More people die from lung cancer than breast, colon and prostate cancers…
Category: Health & Fitness
Freshwater fish have omega-3s
If you’re a fisherman or have friends who share their catch with you, here’s good news: Ocean-going fish may be rich in those important omega-3 fatty…
COVID-19 vaccine could save many lives, despite rampant myths
Most people know by now that Bill Gates is not going to give you money or a free computer if you respond to a Facebook post. He’s also not going to give…
COVID-19 vaccine success hinges on vaccine acceptance
The number of Americans willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 may be as low as 50 percent, according to Science Magazine, the official publication of…
At least 165 Covid-19 vaccines studied
Usually testing a vaccine takes many years of trials and approvals plus thousands of subjects for testing. But this process has been streamlined for the…
Testing phases for vaccines
Preclinical testing: Vaccines given to animals to see what response it produces. Phase 1 Safety Trial: Scientists test the vaccine on a small number of…
One Covid drug in approval phase
As of the end of July, one vaccine from China had received limited approval from the Chinese government. CanSinoBIO demonstrated in Phase II trials that…
Six Phase III Covid Vaccines
Worldwide, six vaccines were in Phase III. – Moderna, U.S., launched July 27. An RNA approach that produces viral proteins. $1 billion U.S. funding. -…
September: Cholesterol Education Month
What’s the right age for a first cholesterol test? By age 20 and beyond, all adults should know what their cholesterol levels are. That’s the age…
Covid-19 remains a concern for heart patients
If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, be sure to keep taking your medicine during the coronavirus crisis. According to the Harvard Heart…