In a study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine that followed 9,739 adults with stable normal weight, stable overweight, and stable obesity over almost four decades, individuals with stable overweight or obesity had elevated levels of cardiac troponin I, a highly sensitive marker of subclinical heart injury. The association between weight and cardiac troponin I was present in individuals […]
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Exposure to a traumatic event may haunt you decades after the initial exposure. Eighty-five percent of military veterans have been exposed to traumatic events and this puts them at elevated risk (ranging from one to 22 percent depending on the conflict era) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While many veterans are resilient, a new study has found that those with […]
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Our menstrual cycles can make us feel bloated, angry, irritated and more. But have you ever found yourself more productive or imaginative at certain times in the month? A recent study has revealed that women tend to perform at their creative best when they are ovulating. The research team found that women were better at creative thinking tasks immediately after […]
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High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips 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 Cholesterol is a type of fat that passes around your body in the […]
Continue reading » Celebrity MasterChef: Greg asks Stef Reid what 'tiger's milk' is 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 Talking to showbiz reporter Richard Arnold after it was announced […]
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High-dose radiation therapy can be used to lengthen progression-free survival for people with advanced lung cancer when systemic therapy has not fully halted the growth or spread of metastases, according to a new study. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting. This study is the first randomized trial to test the use […]
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People with obesity may have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, such as difficulty making decisions or remembering. A small study involving oral ketone supplementation for 14 days suggests an improvement in brain blood flow and function in people with obesity. Scientists will need to carry out larger studies with a more diverse population to understand the underlying mechanism and […]
Continue reading » Researchers have designed a thin polymeric sensor platform on a radiofrequency ablation needle to monitor temperature and pressure in real time. The sensors integrated onto 1.5 mm diameter needle tip have proven their efficacy during clinical tests and expect to provide a new opportunity for safer and more effective medical practices. The research was reported in Advanced Science as the […]
Continue reading » Finnish health authorities said Thursday they would stop giving Moderna’s COVID-19 jab to young men, following the example of Nordic neighbours, over fears of heart inflammation side effects. The announcement comes after neighbouring Sweden, Norway and Denmark announced similar adjustments to vaccine policies on Wednesday. The countries cited reports of an increased risk of inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) […]
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Improving health and economic costs after road traffic injuries is the focus of a new University of Queensland-led Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) awarded $2.5 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council. CRE Director Professor Michele Sterling from UQ's RECOVER Injury Research Centre said the aim was to ensure consumers received the best possible care as they recovered. […]
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