New research finds that the brains of otherwise healthy military personnel who are exposed to explosions show an abnormal brain accumulation of amyloid-beta protein—a protein that plays a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The results of the study were published today in Radiology. Research over the last several decades suggests that there might […]
Many people have experienced infections from E. coli, which are primarily seen as inconvenient and unpleasant. For some patients, like those with blood cancer, however, there is a risk that the bacteria will travel into the bloodstream. In those cases, an E. coli infection is too often fatal. The mortality rate is 15-20%. The predominant […]
Mental barriers Strategies for success Gearing up mentally Before your event, plan positive daydreams or things you want to think about to help divert your attention. Divide the race into segments, such as mile markers or water stops, and consider it a success when you complete each one. A week before the race, think of […]
New research from Boston Medical Center found that people living with HIV that have had pulmonary tuberculosis had broader and more potent HIV antibody responses and differences in HIV sequences predicted to be antibody resistant as compared to those without suspected or documented tuberculosis. Published in iScience, the study suggests that concomitant tuberculosis disease has […]
Motherhood has a way of making you stop and smell the roses. Sometimes, that means embracing the moment with your little ones and seeing the world through their eyes. Other times, it means literally stopping and smelling flowers like Jeannie Mai-Jenkins’ 15-month-old daughter Monaco. The fashion expert shared a new video of her toddler during […]
"Know thy self; know thy enemy" – Sun Tzu. That quote is from centuries ago, but it is applicable in so many ways. One example – new research from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is understanding human infections and unlocking how bacteria "work together" making these infections much more difficult to treat. But it is understanding […]
Television presenter and doctor, Zoe Williams, has shared ways to boost wellbeing and reduce anxiety – including niche sports like ping pong, axe throwing, darts and shuffleboard. She said: “Everyday life – the news, relationships, jobs, or a big life change can all take its toll on our mental wellbeing. “That’s why it’s so important […]
FDA Approves Mydcombi (tropicamide and phenylephrine hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Spray for Inducing Mydriasis NEW YORK, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eyenovia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYEN), an ophthalmic technology company developing the Optejet® device for use both in connection with its own drug-device therapeutic product candidates for presbyopia and pediatric progressive myopia as well as out-licensing for […]
Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at early ages, or when their family has higher socioeconomic status, according to a study being presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2023. "Pediatric IBD cases are rising globally, and approximately 1 in 4 of […]
Do I really need to keep taking statins? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions READ MORE: Has Covid created a generation of germaphobes I’ve been taking statins for over 30 years. I am now on my fourth type, as each one causes me bad side-effects. How important is it that I take them? Name […]
