Scientists looked into how religion and spirituality affect DNA methylation in stress-related genes among Latino adults. They studied 992 people from the Hispanic Community Health Study and focused on four key genes linked to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates stress response. This research aimed to find connections between religious and s...
In the U. S. , adults aged 27 to 45 can get the HPV vaccine if they haven't been vaccinated before. A recent study looked into what doctors think about this guideline. Researchers talked to 18 health care providers through virtual interviews. They asked about how these providers discuss the HPV vaccine with their patients in this age group, and what they think about ...
Did you know you can now check for HPV at home? Starting at age 30, experts suggest doing this test every five years. It's a big deal because HPV can sometimes lead to cancer. While Pap smears are still important, they might miss some things. The good news is that most HPV infections clear up on their own. So, if you test positive, don't worry too much. The best part...
Did you know that HPV, the same virus that causes warts, can also lead to throat cancer? Scientists are exploring a new way to treat this kind of cancer, using a mix of methods. One treatment is called TORS, which is like a robot-assisted operation to remove the tumor from the throat. Another is giving chemotherapy before the operation, called neoadjuvant chemotherap...
In the past decade, there's been some fantastic news for young women in the US. Cervical cancer deaths have dropped by a whopping 62 percent! Scientists say the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is behind this big change. Approved back in 2006, this vaccine fights the nasty HPV strains that cause most cervical cancers. Recent studies show that the first girls to get the vaccine...
HP's newest EliteBook x360 2-in-1 laptop is a great pick for business professionals who are always on the move. It has a long-lasting battery, a high-quality webcam, and excellent speakers for video calls. However, it can get warm under heavy workloads and might be pricy. Several models are discounted for Black Friday, with the biggest savings on the Intel Core Ultra...
Did you know that the way we estimate how well vaccines work can be improved? Currently, scientists use a method that relies on the total number of cases to figure out vaccine efficacy. But a new approach, called the full Bayesian method, is making waves. This method is like a smarter way to estimate how effective a vaccine is. Let's take a look at the BioNTech/Pfize...
For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential effects of increasing HPV vaccination coverage, researchers created a ma...
Ever pondered what it'd take to transform schools into healthier environments? Health Promoting Schools (HPS) have been tackling this, but the process can be quite a task. From getting certified to planning and monitoring, it's a lot to handle. What if there was a tool to simplify this journey? Enter the web platform, designed to guide schools through the HPS process...
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, surprising some investors with better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The star of the show was Keytruda, their top-selling cancer drug, which continued to bring in strong sales. Newly launched treatments and the company's animal health segment also did well. Howev...