New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, producing a persistent inflammatory response. The findings may not only explain the link between COVID and the increased risk of cardiovascular events but mark a starting point for new therapeutic approaches. “Our study shows
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It sounds like just another internet health hack: cook some pasta or white rice and let it cool overnight in the refrigerator. By the next day, some of the natural starches in the food will have transformed into
Question: I’m a 28-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My care team recommends starting treatment as soon as possible. While I’m ready to do the necessary treatments, I’m worried about the affect it may have on my ability to have children in the future. Are there options that can help preserve my fertility during
Reviewed Cancer stem cells cause the aging of macrophages in mice with healthy immune systems, creating conditions for the formation of tumors. Cancerous tumors consist of a mixture of cells, the most important of which are cancer stem cells. These cells are capable of establishing new cancerous tumors by evading the immune response. Research has
Dr Hilary believes flu is ‘more of a risk’ than Covid this winter In the autumn and winter months we become more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as flu and COVID-19. This is one of the reasons why health bodies in the UK have been urging eligible people to come forward to get vaccinated against
Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers—objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases. In a new study, researchers use a very large dataset to identify predictive brain imaging-based biomarkers of mental illness in adolescents. The work appears in Biological Psychiatry. Traditionally, psychiatric
Air filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today in Preventive Medicine reveals that technologies designed to make social interactions safer in indoor spaces are not effective in the real world. The team studied technologies including
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received at least three reports of people being hospitalized after taking counterfeit versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drugs known as semaglutides. At least one of these reports includes mention of a counterfeit version of the Novo Nordisk medication Ozempic, CBS News reported. Ozempic and Wegovy, another semaglutide
An international clinical trial involving UC Davis Health suggests the investigational drug Elafibranor is a potential novel treatment for patients with the rare, autoimmune disease primary biliary cholangitis. Results from the clinical trial showed significant improvements in biomarkers of disease progression. Patients also reported positive outcomes. The results of the clinical trial were published in
Breast cancer patients could soon get a BIONIC BREAST that brings back sensation in the chest after a mastectomy An implant connected to electrodes will send signals to the brain when touched The device was based on previous research into restoring feeling in amputees READ MORE: Breast cancer shot could eliminate form of disease in SEVEN
Curiosity paradoxically increases people’s patience for an answer, while simultaneously making them more eager to hear it, finds a new study by Duke neuroscientists. The research might help teachers and students alike by describing a side of curiosity that encourages us to stay engaged instead of seeking immediate relief. Die-hard fans of the Hulu show
Canada to legalize euthanasia for DRUG ADDICTS with no other illness in March Canada’s medically assisted dying (MAID) law is due to expand in March 2024 It will include mental health patients, including those suffering substance abuse READ MORE: Mother, 52, suffering from daily seizures says ketamine saved her Canada is due to legalize euthanasia for people
Reviewed Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It's a dream job, and she loved living abroad with her two sons. But earlier this year, MacDonald said, her 8-year-old son started to become aggressive. At first the family thought it was ADHD. Her son was indeed eventually
Rates of type 2 diabetes are increasing rapidly worldwide. Treatment with GLP-1 agonists helps regulate blood glucose levels and decrease appetite to manage type 2 diabetes. However, the drugs break down rapidly in the body, so patients need regular oral tablets or injections. A new study has fused native GLP-1 with another protein to increase
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way diabetes onset is predicted. By analyzing large amounts of data, AI algorithms can accurately diagnose and predict the likelihood of developing diabetes, enabling early intervention. Image Credit: Nan_Got/Shutterstock.com Introduction Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, has become a global concern due to its
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