New research identifies six subtypes of long Covid

Long Covid victim discusses daily impact of virus We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Now, three years on, researchers have collated […]

‘Constant’ pain in the pelvis or back could indicate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer: Expert discusses 'main symptoms' of condition We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Cervical cancer is cancer found anywhere in […]

Active young woman ‘fobbed off’ by doctors when she had heart disease

Causes of heart condition Dilated Cardiomyopathy We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Visiting the doctor’s surgery, her concern was dismissed as […]

Memory loss could be a sign your cholesterol is too high

Why cholesterol is bad for you We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Having high cholesterol, which is also known as hypercholesterolemia, […]

A high-throughput screening assay for small molecule inhibitors of the antigen aminopeptidase ERAP1

The January 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery contains a collection of four full-length articles and one technical brief covering cancer research, high-throughput screening (HTS) assay development and other drug discovery exploration. This month's featured article, "A high-throughput MALDI-TOF MS biochemical screen for small molecule inhibitors of the antigen aminopeptidase ERAP1," by Müller, et al, presents […]

New research reveals role faith institutions play in promoting good health

The University of York-led study showed that health professionals, working with faith leaders, can deliver effective, low-cost messages on how people can keep their blood pressure on the healthy side. High blood pressure can lead to a range of health conditions such as heart disease, heart attack, and strokes. The study, published in PLOS Global […]

Magnesium: What you need to know about this important micronutrient

There’s been a lot of chat on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements. Many suggest that symptoms such as trouble sleeping, tense muscles and low energy are all signs you’re deficient and should be taking a magnesium supplement. As it turns out, many of us probably are somewhat […]

Drinking alcohol may ruin a man's chance of having a child using IVF

Binge-drinking alcohol may ruin a man’s chance of IVF success, study suggests The more a man drinks before IVF the less likely the pregnancy will be successful In male mice, the rates of success decreased as their alcohol intake increased   Two percent of US babies are conceived using assisted reproductive technology  Men who consume alcohol […]

Disparities in Breast Cancer Deaths, MRI Screening Persist

Despite improvements in access to health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), racial disparities in breast cancer mortality rates persist and the underuse of advanced breast imaging may be one culprit, experts say. In a recent position statement, researchers highlighted the disproportionally high breast cancer mortality rates among Black women in Louisiana — a […]