Recent research suggests that ignoring sex-specific risk factors of heart disease has resulted in women having a higher risk of dying from heart failure than men. Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions. A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an… Read More »
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can potentially lead to death if not promptly treated. Allergic reactions typically begin suddenly after exposure to an allergen, which may be a food, medication, insect sting, or another trigger. Anaphylaxis can occur in anyone at any time; it can sometimes be triggered by allergens that a person… Read More »
Chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics. Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics, to prevent spreading the infection to partners. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure chlamydia. Medication for chlamydia should… Read More »
CAMBRIDGE, MA – MAY 18: Moderna Therapeutics headquarters in Cambridge, MA are pictured on May 18, … [+] 2020. Moderna is one of a number of companies making progress on a Coronavirus vaccine. (Photo by Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe via Getty Images Biotech company Moderna, which is among… Read More »