For years now, we’ve continued to debate whether salt is actually “bad” for our health. And in discussing healthy diet and lifestyle choices with both my ER patients and friends alike, the common thr… [+3565 chars]
Peer-reviewed / Observational study/ People <ul><li>The mental health of people in countries that tried to control virus transmission was more impacted by COVID-19 than that of people in countries t… [+12722 chars]
Immunocompromised people are at a greater risk of severe disease and death from Covid-19, leading many to worry how to protect themselves as pandemic restrictions are rolled back nationwide. But heal… [+6226 chars]
It has been over 100 years since the last licensed tuberculosis vaccine. The clock is ticking to find a new one. Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases known to humankind… [+4725 chars]
Viral arthritis is a temporary form of arthritis that happens when you have a viral infection. Thanks to modern vaccines, viral arthritis is relatively rare in the United States. When viral arthritis… [+5734 chars]
A heart and liver transplant has been carried out in Ireland for the first time on a patient from Co Monaghan. Martin Malinowski, from Castleblayney, underwent the complex surgery at the Mater hospi… [+2811 chars]
Birmingham researchers funded by Cancer Research UK and liquid biopsy company Nonacus have developed a new urine test for bladder cancer, which could reduce the need for invasive and time-consuming p… [+3942 chars]
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is tied to many types of cancer, and new research finds that over the long term it nearly doubles a woman's risk of endometrial cancer. "This stu… [+2164 chars]
Having good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the body is essential to health as it may protect the brain and keep Alzheimer's disease at bay, according to a recent study. Researchers… [+3043 chars]
According to new research, following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia. Black women appeared to have the greatest reduction of … [+4215 chars]
<ul><li>Researchers say helping others can make you happier as you age.</li><li>They say thats because this type of behavior helps release a mood-enhancing hormone known as oxytocin.</li><li>It was p… [+4814 chars]
Cognitive impairment predicted risk for major cardiovascular events, stroke, and death in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a large retrospective analysis. In 8,772 patients from the REWIN… [+4821 chars]