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Why 10,000 steps a day is NOT the holy grail: Study finds 6,000-8,000 cuts risk of an early death in over-60s in HALF and doing more has no added benefit Researchers in Massachusetts reviewed 15 studies involving 50,000 people  Between 6k-8k steps each day reduced risk of early death in over-60s by 53% Reduced risk remained

Pathogens don't always work against drug treatments. Sometimes, they can strengthen them, according to a new University of Maine study. Diseases caused by a combination of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites -; also known as polymicrobial infections -; are challenging to treat because scientists don't fully understand how pathogens interact during infection and how these

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers reported the association of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs9984273 in the interferon-alpha/beta receptor (IFNAR2) gene with outcomes of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). They also analyzed the effect of simultaneous steroid and interferon-beta (IFNβ) administration on disease severity.

It’s a diagnosis you never want to hear: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These three words represent a devastating diagnosis of childhood cancer with dire consequences for many families. In Australia, AML is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults and is responsible for one fifth of all childhood leukemia cases (about 50 children)

How your daily coffee habit boosts your health: The body-benefits of drinking coffee from one cup a day to six A strong cup of coffee may be an essential start to your day, but the benefits could go beyond just that pick-me-up effect. Research suggests coffee drinkers are less at risk of a number of

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that a drug once widely used to wean alcoholics off of drinking helps to improve sight in mice with retinal degeneration. The drug may revive sight in humans with the inherited disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP), and perhaps in other vision disorders, including age-related macular degeneration. A

A University of Texas at Arlington computer science and engineering assistant professor has received a National Institutes of Health grant to map the brain in an effort to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier. Dajiang Zhu will lead the five-year, $2.7 million project, titled "Mapping Trajectories of Alzheimer's Progression via Personalized Brain Anchor-Nodes" in collaboration with colleagues

In a guideline summary issued by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), updated recommendations are presented for the use of medications among patients with rheumatic disease undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The complete guideline is scheduled to be published

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers analyzed a pharmacy dataset to evaluate the 20% decrease in tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in 2020 by the US National Tuberculosis Surveillance System (NTSS). Study: Decrease in Tuberculosis Cases during COVID-19 Pandemic as Reflected by Outpatient Pharmacy Data, United States, 2020. Image Credit:

Most people who fill prescriptions from emergency physicians to treat their opioid use disorder do not continue to receive the medication, suggesting new approaches are needed to help people continue drug treatment begun on an emergency basis, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Studying prescriptions written for the medication buprenorphine in hospital emergency departments

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC finds that the incidence rate of metastatic prostate cancer has significantly increased for men 45 and older and coincides with recommendations against routine prostate cancer screenings. “This study is the first to document a continued rise in metastatic prostate cancer using the most up-to-date population dataset,” said

Dr Chris on the link between paracetamol and heart disease 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 Available in most stores and

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Megan Brooks A visit with a friendly dog may be just what the doctor ordered for patients coming to the hospital for emergency care. Patients in the emergency room who spent just 10 minutes with a trained therapy dog reported less pain, anxiety, and depression and improved well-being, researchers from the University of Saskatchewan in

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

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

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

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