Stroke can have many causes. An atherothrombotic stroke is caused by a clot that forms from plaques that build up within blood vessels in the brain. Triglycerides are a type of blood fat, they are our main source of energy and are essential for good health. A new study suggests that people who have this
In the midst of seemingly-endless Kanye West social media drama, Pete Davidson offered a sweet insight into Kim Kardashian as a mother. The Saturday Night Live comedian had only glowing things to say about his girlfriend’s parenting skills, as seen in an alleged text exchange between himself and West posted on Instagram by his friend
Dr Zoe says walking can reduce risk of dementia 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 most common cause of young-onset
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of isotretinoin (13-cis retinoic acid) in improving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes. Study: 13 cis retinoic acid improved the outcomes of COVID-19 patients. A randomized clinical trial. Image Credit: StudioMolekuul/Shutterstock Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections have surged rapidly
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to peak comfort food, the only person you can turn to is Ina Garten. The Barefoot Contessa knows the ins and outs of comfort dishes and this time, we’re fawning over
Thought LeadersProfessor Michael SnyderProfessor of GeneticsStanford University In partnership with SLAS 2022, we spoke to Professor Michael Snyder about his latest research that investigates wearables and their future within healthcare. Please can you introduce yourself and tell us what inspired your career in genomics? My name is Michael Snyder and I am the chair of
Most people who are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD), including complex heart conditions, now survive into adulthood, and the smooth transition from pediatric to adult-centered care is key to their health, survival and quality of life, the American Heart Association (AHA) says in a new scientific statement. Adolescents and young adults who are
Activists, pioneers, poets, physicists, authors — there’s no shortage of women in history who’ve paved the way for the rest of us and continue to serve as inspiration. It’s only natural that we want to know everything about them, too. If we can mimic even one aspect of their lifestyle, we tell ourselves, we
New technology shows that the remote and highly polluted uninhabited Henderson Island in the South Pacific has been mismarked on navigational charts for 85 years. What to know: The British patrol ship HMS Spey has determined that Henderson Island in the remote Pitcairn chain is 1 mile south of the position that has been marked
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), first emerged in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, before spreading to the rest of the world. Many governments were forced to enact costly and restrictive measures in an attempt to reduce the rapid transmission of SARS-CoV-2, from mandatory
Diabetes UK show how to test feet for diabetic feet sensitivity 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 Throughout the day, one
Baby Boxes created to lower cot deaths 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 These extremely sad deaths continue to elude scientific
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 at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and colleagues in Nairobi, Kenya, have shown that a screening tool developed at Washington University can help predict in about 5 minutes whether young people are at high risk for schizophrenia and may go on to develop the illness. The findings are published in the
Irradiation with fast protons is a more effective and less invasive cancer treatment than X-rays. However, modern proton therapy requires large particle accelerators, which has experts investigating alternative accelerator concepts, such as laser systems to accelerate protons. Such systems are deployed in preclinical studies to pave the way for optimal radiation therapy. A research team
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The risk of kidney-related adverse events among patients receiving tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)-based oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is small, a systematic review and meta-analysis revealed. Therefore, less frequent monitoring may be appropriate for some younger people, Dr Robin Schaefer of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva and colleagues
Coronaviruses can be detected in wastewater some days before first disease symptoms develop. On this basis, it is possible to determine the number of infections more quickly, analyze the infection situation more precisely, and identify new Covid-19 variants and their spread at an earlier stage. The project "Systematic Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater" coordinated by
Glandular fever: How to treat the viral infection 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 As cancerous cells grow uncontrollably behind the
A recent study published in the journal Viruses identified additional targets on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) proteins to prevent the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs). Study: Conserved Targets to Prevent Emerging Coronaviruses. Image Credit: Lightspring/Shutterstock Various studies have reported sufficient coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine efficacy against infection and
PRZEMYSL, Poland (Reuters) – Poland has seen indications that human traffickers may be targeting refugees fleeing the Ukraine war, officials and aid workers said on Tuesday, and although trafficking cases have not been confirmed, preventative efforts are now being put in place. Nearly two million people, mostly women and children, have arrived in Poland since