Just like coughing, sneezing, talking and singing, playing wind instruments—particularly those in the brass section—can spread respiratory particles that may carry the COVID-19 virus, according to a Colorado State University study. Early in the pandemic, CSU engineers led by Professor John Volckens teamed up with musicians and performers to try and quantify respiratory particle emissions […]
A drug used in the clinical treatment of angina symptoms also has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels – thereby reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. The study, led by MedUni Vienna and including access to data from Harvard Medical School, has now been published in the highly regarded […]
Gender discrimination could be seriously impacting female health, campaigners warn – as over half of women fear they have been misdiagnosed following a visit to a healthcare professional. Nearly half (49%) of 2,000 women polled claim they were not listened to properly by medical experts, with over a fifth of these (22%) blaming their gender. […]
Gemma Outen opens up on her eating disorder struggles 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 Former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has […]
Over the past several decades, it has become increasingly evident that many causes of non-communicable diseases (NCD), also known as lifestyle diseases, originate early in life. NCDs include obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. These diseases are responsible for a considerable proportion of deaths in developed countries. A new International Journal of Molecular […]
Recent findings published in The Lancet Global Health suggest that methods developed in high-income settings to check kidney function are not accurate for many people in Africa. Researchers from the African Research on Kidney Disease (ARK) Consortium ran the study, which focused on more than 2,500 people in Malawi, South Africa and Uganda. About the […]
Dreaming of your own home gym, but don’t have much space? Looking for a cheap and efficient treadmill that you can easily store away? You’re in luck – the NordicTrack T Series Foldable Treadmill is now $699.30 this Amazon Prime Day (opens in new tab), offering a saving of nearly $300. With this hefty 30% […]
A team of researchers, including members from Boston University, has detailed the method for their breakthrough approach to treating damaged heart tissue. They’re growing viable heart tissue in the lab to create a small patch of cardiac muscle from the patient’s own cells. The patch can be transplanted directly into a heart to repair damage […]
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Americans could soon have a fourth option for COVID-19 vaccines: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today granted emergency use authorization to a two-shot vaccine from Novavax. The vaccine is authorized for adults only. Should the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Soft sounds can soothe mice to a point where they don’t feel pain, according to an international team of researchers working with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and China’s University of Science and Technology and Anhui Medical University. What to know: Low sounds seem to blunt neurologic signals between the auditory cortex, […]
