For years we were told that ‘good’ cholesterol reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack, but new research may be about to change that advice Doctors have been advising patients to take ‘good’ cholesterol when possible They warned against LDL, which is deemed bad and promoted HDL as good However, new research indicates that very high HDL levels could […]
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If you’re thinking about quitting drinking, or maybe just slightly changing your relationship with alcohol, you might be intimidated by some of the side effects of cutting back on your consumption of booze. Drawing on scientific evidence as well as his own experience of becoming sober, YouTuber Leon Sylvester lays out eight things that are likely to happen when you […]
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Last year, Men’s Health did a feature on steak versus seitan, asking ‘which is better?’. It found that seitan – a plant-based meat substitute made from gluten – had three times the protein of steak and 10% of the fat content. Per 100g, seitan boasted 28% ‘brain sharpening iron’ compared to steak’s 13%, slightly more magnesium but none of the […]
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Salt is damaging to the gut microbiome? A lower intake of salt seems to be, according to a recent study beneficial for the intestinal microbiome and the blood pressure. Therefore, it is recommended to take less salt to. This is especially true of women with untreated high blood pressure, as these a greater impact due to greater salt intake experience. […]
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Parasite infections are a constant presence for many people who live in tropical regions, particularly in less industrialized areas. These often chronic conditions are at best unpleasant; more seriously, children with parasite diseases that cause diarrhea can die of malnutrition or dehydration. In Genome Biology, a study led by University of Pennsylvania scientists investigated the links between parasite infection and […]
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Monty Don, 64, spoke about his near-death ordeal in 2008, but revealed he was saved because his wife realised he was ill during the night and called an ambulance. The Gardeners’ World star had been filming his TV series Around the World in 80 Gardens when he contracted peritonitis. READ MORE Carol Vorderman health: The Maths Factor star’s health battle […]
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Hollings Cancer Center researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and colleagues assessed the connection between dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and breast cancer risk in a study first published online March 2020 in Cancer Prevention Research. It supports an increasingly evident link between high levels of AGEs in the body and cancer risk, said principal investigator […]
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A new way of using genetics to diagnose diabetes could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatment in Indians, new research has concluded. Misdiagnosis of diabetes could be an issue in India because of features of diabetes in Indians which might vary from the standard western textbooks. Until recently, it was widely believed that type 1 diabetes appeared in […]
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In this special episode of Life’s Little Mysteries, we focus on a serious topic that everybody is talking about: SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Every day at Live Science, our reporters and editors track the latest coronavirus developments around the world: from global case numbers and quarantines, to vaccine development, to best practices for safety, prevention and treatment. […]
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New data from two of South Australia’s preeminent mental health research institutes indicates the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social restrictions are having a greater impact on mental health than was first feared. The research, published by JMIR Mental Health, was conducted by SAHMRI’s Wellbeing and Resilience Centre (WRC) in partnership with the Flinders University Órama Institute for Mental Health and […]
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