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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Metabolic syndrome is rising globally among young people, with close to 26 million children and 36 million adolescents affected, according to a landmark systematic review and modeling analysis. “The Global Burden of Disease study (https://www.thelancet.com/gbd) reported a continuous rise in childhood obesity between 1980 and 2015 at the global level,

Liz Hurley says two friends found breast cancer after her campaign 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 Breast cancer symptoms are

Most American adults don’t know that alcohol boosts cancer risk, but a majority support steps to increase awareness of the link, a new nationwide survey shows. “”It is important that people are made fully aware of the potential harms of alcohol so that they may make informed decisions about alcohol consumption,” said study author Kara

By serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human functioning and development. Two of those fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, likewise contribute to the development of a fetus. Omega-3 acids, found in oily fish and other seafood, promote brain and eye development while

A recent study conducted by a team of Germany-based scientists has recently revealed that three consecutive exposures to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein through infection, vaccination, or both can induce strong neutralizing antibodies against a wide variety of viral variants, including omicron. Study: Three exposures to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2

COVID is rampant in Australia and many parts of the world right now. Some people battling or recovering from infection may wonder if catching COVID will give them longer term immunity for when the next wave comes. Since the early days of the pandemic we’ve known COVID induces a wide range of immune responses and

GMB: Piers and Susanna discuss having 'weird dreams' 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 Nightmares can be extremely distressing and lead

Adults with disabilities have worse outcomes when hospitalized with COVID-19 than patients without disabilities, including longer hospital stays and increased risk of readmission, found new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The differences were especially pronounced in people younger than 65 years. “[C]onsideration of disability-related needs has largely been absent from the COVID-19 response,

A team of scientists from the United States has recently defined the substrate envelop of the main protease of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server while awaiting peer review. Study: Defining the Substrate Envelope of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease to Predict and Avoid Drug Resistance.

A faster walking pace is associated with a lower risk of developing heart failure (HF), suggests a new observational study in postmenopausal women. Investigators followed over 25,000 women between the ages of 50 and 70 years for a median of almost 17 years. Compared with women who walked at a casual pace, those who walked

As COVID testing expands, companies are using new technology to make at-home test kits more accurate At-home COVID tests are becoming more common, but many fail to detect infections from omicron and other new strains, and they can’t be used for work or travel. But new testing technology solves those problems, and it could have

Dr Hilary warns of new antibiotics study findings 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 In his answer he lined out the

Researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences and Oxford University have identified the specific 3D pattern that is linked to the risks after an infarct, when tissue dies due to inadequate blood supply to an affected area, damaging the heart muscle. The results of this study, published in JACC Cardiovascular Medicine, were

This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins 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 Statins lower the level of low-density

Since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have emerged. The most recent B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant of SARS-CoV-2 was first detected on December 1, 2021, in the United States. Due to its high rate of transmissibility, the Omicron variant soon became the

Drinking a glass of water is often sufficient to quench thirst after exercising. But while the sensation of thirst may be satiated after just a few minutes of drinking, the process of rehydration actually takes around half an hour. The delay occurs because the brain receives signals that you drank water before the body is

Frankie Foster advises followers not to take diet supplements 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 The world of supplements can be

As COVID-19 swept across the country in 2020, primary care medical staff were forced to make dramatic changes to their practices with little to no assistance and inconsistent guidance from the federal government. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University created an 11-session COVID-19 Extension for Community Outcomes (ECHO) program, which served as a telementoring

“How much have you had to drink?” might seem like a simple question, but it is not always easy to answer. Although there are general guidelines about responsible alcohol consumption, a person’s level of intoxication depends not only on the number of drinks they consume but also on the alcohol content of those drinks and

The acute and long-term consequences of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can be debilitating. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the persistent symptoms related to COVID-19 can range from physiological problems like fatigue and shortness of breath, cognitive issues like difficulty concentrating, and emotional distress, including anxiety and depression. The U.S.