Every heart muscle cell, or cardiomyocyte, is studded with tiny, intricate structures called dyads. The dyads are like orchestra conductors: They coordinate incoming electrical signals with release of calcium in the muscle, triggering contraction. When dyads work properly, the different segments of heart muscle contract in unison; when they don’t, heartbeats may be too weak […]
June has been a busy month across healthcare, and not always for the best reasons. The number of data breaches at hospitals, health systems, health plans and elsewhere has been significant – even in comparison to the risk-fraught cybersecurity landscape we’ve all become accustomed to. Here’s a partial list, including some high-profile names. On June […]
A history of kidney problems may put people at a higher risk for impaired blood vessel function, which could lead to high blood pressure, preterm labor and other adverse outcomes, according to the results of a study in rats. The researchers will present their work this week at the American Physiological Society (APS) and American […]
We know once and for all who Jeannie Mai’s number one fan is: her daughter Monaco. On June 24, Mai posted a super-sweet video of her daughter Monaco that’ll surely get you to say “aww!” She posted the video of her daughter on her Instagram with the caption, “Mai #1 fan 🍿 @monacomaijenkins @hellohunnayshow.” (Yes, […]
Cannabidiol oil can help with arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and some chronic diseases. This is possible due to the fact that CBD has an analgesic effect and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Dried cannabis seeds contain between 0.1 and 2.9% cannabidiol (CBD), the active substance from which the oil is obtained from processing. It is this […]
In a recent study published in Science Immunology, researchers used antigenic cartography to quantify and visualize antigenic differences between multiple severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) variants. Study: Antigenic cartography of SARS-CoV-2 reveals that Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 are antigenically distinct. Image Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock Background The continuous emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), […]
People who work 49 or more hours a week drink more booze than nine-to-fivers, study finds Workers who do 49 or more hours a week consume an extra glass of wine or pint Experts claim workaholics turn to alcohol to ‘reward’ themselves and unwind Also warn the cost of living crisis could force more families […]
Julia Bradbury shares snap of varicose veins treatment 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 Varicose veins are bulged blood vessels that […]
Stomach cancer: Surgeon explains the 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 The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) lists feeling […]
The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency. In a statement Saturday, a WHO emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak were “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox—which is endemic in some African countries—has been […]
