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Heatstroke: Dr Hilary gives his advice for sufferers 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 Strokes are serious emergencies characterised by the

A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health highlights disparities in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) trends between American Indian (AI) and non-AI populated counties of the U.S. PM2.5 is one of several air pollutants regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the current annual standard set at 12μg/m3. Downward trends

Could statins protect against PARKINSON’S? Elderly users of the cholesterol-busting drugs are 16% less likely to get crippling disorder, study claims Researchers monitored 3,000 people in their 70s who did not have Parkinson’s At the end of the study, 53% of those not taking statins developed the disease But just 45% of those taking the

The prospect of experiencing symptoms of cognitive or mental decline is a key motivation to undertake lifestyle changes for better brain health, according to the second public report from the Lifebrain consortium in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. The report is based on 27,500 responses in the Global Brain Health Survey, and

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Every year, the Easter bunny hops along to deliver Easter baskets for all of the kids who celebrate, but this year, we’re going to help the bunny out. That’s because, thanks to the Instagram

For women with subsequent pregnancy, iliac vein stents demonstrate good peripregnancy and postpregnancy stent patency, according to a study published online in the March 1 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. Peter J. Pappas, M.D., from the Center for Vein Restoration in Greenbelt, Maryland, and colleagues conducted a retrospective chart

Bill Turnbull discusses benefits of medicinal cannabis 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 Performed by Cannabotech, the study found their medicinal

Kim Kardashian doesn’t need to convince the fashion world of her legitimacy, but she’s still trying to dazzle daughter North West, who has a significant complaint about her style. “North is very opinionated when it comes to what I’m wearing,” Kardashian remarked on Tuesday during Vogue’s Forces of Fashion conference. “She’ll always complain when I’m

British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots 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 Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Aerium Therapeutics, a venture-backed startup, on Tuesday announced industry veteran Rajeev Venkayya will lead the company and released data that showed its two experimental monoclonal antibodies neutralized coronavirus variants, including Omicron and its fast-spreading BA.2 lineage, in lab studies. Venkayya brings instant credibility to the new venture. He left Tokyo-based Takeda Pharmaceutical

When a baby or toddler dies without warning, parents often blame themselves. A study at Boston Children’s may provide some insight into sudden, unexplained child deaths and perhaps a measure of closure. It suggests that at least 10% of children who die suddenly have an undiagnosed genetic condition that caused or contributed to their death.

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Doctors warn sex lubricants marketed as ‘fertility friendly’ actually HARM men’s sperm — and bizarrely EGG WHITES may be the best ‘natural’ lube South African researchers studied Pre-Seed, Yes Baby and Optilube lubricants They measured their effects on sperm in 60 sperm samples over 10 months  All three caused sperm to be swim less effectively

If there’s one dessert that screams spring, it’s carrot cake. But for many of us, baking an entire cake just to ring in spring just isn’t in the cards. But cookies? Absolutely — and our go-to carrot cake cookies recipe is ripped straight from the pages of Martha Stewart‘s magazine. Stewart’s Carrot-Cake Thumbprint Cookies is

Beat the HRT shortage without resorting to the black market as many women resort to ‘bartering and swapping bottles’ via social media More women are opting to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease their menopausal symptoms. It had been estimated that around 10 per cent go on some form of it, but the numbers

Eye health: Nutritionist reveals foods that protect your eyes 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 Eyesight tends to decline with age

When it comes to holidays, St. Patrick’s day isn’t usually the most popular one to celebrate. Everybody still has to go to work and school, and if you don’t have Irish roots, people can easily overlook the special day altogether. That’s a shame, though, because it’s the perfect time to get creative with some fun,

Researchers studying epileptic seizures of the temporal lobe—the most common type of epilepsy—discovered a compound that reduces seizures in the hippocampus, a brain region where many such seizures originate. The compound, known as TC-2153, lessened the severity of seizures in mice. The scientists report their findings in the journal Epilepsia. “We found that TC-2153 ultimately

A recent study posted to the Research Square* pre-print server investigated the interactions between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) proteins and viral and host ribonucleic acid (RNA) in virus-infected cells. Study: Discovery and functional interrogation of SARS-CoV-2 protein-RNA interactions. Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock Various studies have reported the preferences of SARS-CoV-2 proteins towards specific

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers discussed patient features, treatment-associated process measures, and outcomes associated with early monoclonal antibody and antiviral therapy in high-risk pediatric patients infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant. Study: Monoclonal antibody and antiviral therapy for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in