Grip strength could indicate how long you have left to live – study

Centenarian reveals SURPRISE drink that helps her live longer 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 The team of authors said that […]

Moderate alcohol intake may affect lipoprotein metabolism

Moderate alcohol consumers, i.e., those who consume 1–2 alcoholic drinks daily, are 20% less likely to contract coronary heart disease (CHD) in their middle years than non-drinkers. Interestingly, higher consumption of alcohol was also associated with a lower incidence of CHD. In most countries, the maximum level of alcohol intake advised is one drink per […]

Effectiveness of COVID vaccines against death remains high in children regardless of variant

The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing death remains high in children and adolescents regardless of the predominant circulating variant, suggests a large study from Argentina published by The BMJ today. Although vaccine effectiveness for infection decreased sharply over time, especially during the omicron period, the researchers say that vaccinating children is an important public […]

Move Faster, Live Longer? A Little More Effort Goes a Long Way

If there’s one public health message Americans have heard loud and clear, it’s this one: Move more. Take more steps. Spend more time doing physical activity — at least 150 minutes a week, according to the latest guidelines. But hearing the message doesn’t mean we act on it. A whopping 25% of Americans don’t get […]

Choluria could signal irreversible liver damage

Liver Disease: Expert discusses risks and symptoms 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 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an umbrella […]

78% of cancer patients receiving palliative care report same symptom

Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for 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 Palliative care is organised by […]

New genetic culprit suspected in the onset of pancreatic cancer

New research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center points to the inactivation of a previously unidentified gene as a likely culprit in the development of pancreatic cancer. Recently published in Cell Reports, the findings could alter the scientific understanding of this deadly disease and inform the establishment of novel treatments. The findings hold implications for […]