Category: Health News

A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at risk of developing elevated blood pressure levels. Walking has long been the prescription of choice for physicians trying to help their patients bring down their

Researchers from the PTSD Systems Biology Consortium, led by scientists from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, have identified distinct biotypes for post-traumatic stress disorder, the first of their kind for any psychological disorder. “These biotypes can refine the development of screening tools and may explain the varying efficacy of PTSD treatments,” said Dr.

HERO-TOGETHER, a new research study, will gain insights on how COVID-19 vaccination can help keep communities healthy and free of the virus. The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-generation challenge that healthcare heroes everywhere have worked together to face. From working on the front lines to working behind the scenes, people in health care and public

Moderna CEO says ‘we are going to have to live with coronavirus forever’ – but believes the firm’s vaccine is protective against the new variants from the UK, South Africa and Brazil Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel spoke at a panel discussion at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday He said the coronavirus is not going

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that about 28 million vaccine doses have been administered so far in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic—largely in the wealthiest countries. WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said around 46 countries had started their coronavirus vaccination campaigns—of which 38 were high-income countries. “We’ve about 28 million vaccine doses that

Blood sample analysis showed that, two to five years after they gave birth, mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had several significantly different metabolite levels compared to mothers of typically developing children. That’s according to new research recently published in BMC Pediatrics by a multidisciplinary team from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Arizona State University,

Jeremy Vine: Dr Sarah says new Covid strain ‘game changer’ Covid cases continue to rise in the UK, and more than 80,000 people have died from the deadly virus. A sharp rise in cases was largely attributed to a new strain of coronavirus, which is more transmissible. The mutation was first spotted in the south-east

Vaccine: Virologist on body’s ‘response’ to overnight jab Dr Chris Smith has told Britons that getting coronavirus in the early hours may result in people not “responding well” to the jab as he warned that the health authorities must proceed “very carefully” before launching a 24-hour vaccination service. Government sources this morning said extended hours

A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm. The study, published today (Wednesday) in the European Heart Journal, found that, compared to drinking no alcohol at all, just

While investigating the underlying causes of a rare skin disorder, a researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) discovered a previously unknown mechanism in the kidneys that is important for regulating levels of magnesium and calcium in the blood. The discovery, described in the journal Cell Reports, highlights the role of a previously little-studied gene called

In a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis. For the male recruits to compulsory military training who were rated as the least fit, the risk of developing psoriasis later was 35 percent

Stiffness in our tissues causes tension in our cells. Research from the Buck Institute, the University Health Network (University of Toronto), Stanford University, and the University of Alberta shows that stiffness impacts the innate immune system by upping its metabolism. The findings suggest the cellular tension likely sets off an inflammatory loop that contributes to

Seqster, which develops tools for patient-generated longitudinal health records – incorporating EHR information, genomic profiles, wearable device data and more – has launched the most recent version of its platform on Microsoft Azure cloud. WHY IT MATTERS Seqster Platform v7.1 is a HIPAA- and FDA 21 CFR PART 11-compliant multi-cloud platform. It features new security,

Little previous research has examined the effects of Dense Breast Notifications (DBNs), but a new study suggests the legislatively required notifications have achieved partial success: women living in states in which in DBNs are mandated had higher rates of being informed about personal breast density and of having had breast density discussions with providers, though

Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness Fighting hair loss is like a lone soldier charging against an invading army: opposition is futile against the forces bearing down. There are many factors, both environmental and genetic, that conspire to cause hair loss. However, research has found certain ingredients block the mechanisms that

Davina McCall discusses menopause symptoms on Loose Women Peri-menopause occurs when the woman’s ovaries gradually produce less of the hormone oestrogen. It’s during this time troublesome signs of the condition can emerge and persist after the transitional period. The difference between peri-menopause and menopause WebMD defined peri-menopause as the moment ovaries begin to produce less

Eczema: NHS GP explains symptoms of skin condition Sometimes, people who have the chronic, inflammatory skin condition can have dry, scaly and painful patches of skin on their body. Eczema really can be an unpleasant health condition, but all hope isn’t lost. “Over 80 percent of eczema sufferers have higher than normal antibodies in their

While rare, botulism can cause paralysis and is potentially fatal. It is caused by nerve-damaging toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum—the most potent toxins known. These toxins are often found in contaminated food (home canning being a major culprit). Infants can also develop botulism from ingesting C. botulinum spores in honey, soil, or dust; the bacterium

Coronavirus: Expert warns of five week wait for death rate to fall PM Boris Johnson called a press conference last night to update the public on the ongoing vaccination campaign, which will be supported by the army. While the news is welcomed, it will provide little comfort for frontline workers, who are currently over overwhelmed

The KidneyX Artificial Kidney Prize, designed to accelerate the development of artificial kidneys toward human trials, is now open for submissions.   Leaders from Luminary Labs, the consultancy that designed and produced the prize, said it represents the ways that the government can promote innovation through public-private partnerships such as KidneyX, which is a collaboration