Use of warfarin appears to not only accelerate progression of aortic stenosis (AS) and increase the likelihood of needing an aortic valve replacement (AVR), but also may raise the risk of dying in pa… [+6518 chars]
THE most common Omicron symptoms experienced by Brits have changed - as cases continue to climb as we head into the peak of summer. Most people getting this milder variant of Covid have been sufferi… [+3306 chars]
Every time Natalie Wayne climbs a mountain or goes speed skating, sugar pills are part of her equipment. Wright, who lives in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is a certified diabetes educator, an exercise ph… [+7451 chars]
Scientists have discovered techniques to obtain DNA samples from specimens previously thought to be near-impossible to obtain genetic data by using pickled snakes taken decades ago and housed in an u… [+3631 chars]
The UK government has just extended the period that gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos can be stored from ten years to 55 years. While this change will probably be welcomed by people who wish to ha… [+4699 chars]
Specific effects of sanitization chemicals on human healthThe COVID-19 pandemic and the potential health consequences associated with the use of alcohol-based hand sanitization productsReferences Fur… [+10404 chars]
Whether summer means the great outdoors or the great air-conditioned indoors to you, the season comes with a fresh array of healthy activities—many with less-than-desirable side effects (looking at y… [+4858 chars]
For such a small fruit the humble cranberry seems to have an awful lot to offer. In just the past four months alone studies have suggested that cranberries in various forms can improve our memory, lo… [+17095 chars]
Scientists have discovered techniques to obtain DNA samples from specimens previously thought to be near-impossible to obtain genetic data by using pickled snakes taken decades ago and housed in an u… [+3631 chars]
A promising strategy to reduce the impact of viral infectious diseases, such as influenza, is the use of attenuated, live viruses as vaccines. However, the usefulness of traditional live-attenuated … [+2564 chars]
A personalised cancer vaccine made from individual patients' own DNA has produced "really hopeful" early results. The ground-breaking jab, created using technology perfected in the COVID pandemic, i… [+3863 chars]
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure (BP), is a condition in which the force of the blood is very high against the vessels. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and… [+7421 chars]
