New kidney research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is raising concerns that long-term use of drugs commonly prescribed to treat high-blood pressure and heart failure could be contributing to kidney damage. Patients should continue taking the medications, which include the well-known and widely used ACE inhibitors, the researchers say. But the scientists […]
GENEVA (Reuters) – A World Health Organization technical body said on Tuesday that current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be reworked to ensure they are effective against Omicron and future variants of the coronavirus. The technical group, made up of independent experts, said it would consider a change in vaccination composition and stressed that shots […]
Poor quality of healthcare is a global public health problem. Laboratory services are key factors in the delivery of quality care, as the diagnosis of the disease is the starting point for appropriate treatment and surveillance of diseases. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis at Umeå University, where the quality of laboratory services […]
Synthetic cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound also found in the cannabis plant, appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. Researchers found that synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) augments the anti-viral response of cells to three key proteins produced by the SARS-CoV-2 genome—which was, until now, an unknown effect. […]
(HealthDay)—The chance of someone who is covered by Medicaid surviving cancer may depend in part on where they live, a new analysis finds. In states that had lower Medicaid income eligibility limits, cancer survival rates were worse for cancers both in early and late stages compared to states with higher Medicaid income eligibility limits, American […]
These practical mindset tools will help you feel better taking up space in the gym. Predictably, gyms are heaving right now. As happens every January, everyone’s got to work on their resolutions, whether that’s building strength, improving fitness, or just being consistent enough with exercise to feel the physical and mental benefits. That’s not meant […]
January is grim. The weather is nasty, festive cheer seems to have dried up, and work is back with a vengeance. Everyone’s drawing up health resolutions but when your wellness options seem so drab and boring, why bother? Well, good news! 2022 is going to be defined by a range of new wellness trends set […]
What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? 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 Symptoms can vary, and commonly […]
Goldfish may have short memories but, according to an Israeli university study, they might be able to drive. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that a goldfish’s innate navigational abilities allowed it to steer a robotic vehicle towards a terrestrial target if given a food reward. To conduct their unusual experiment, the team […]
For many people, the words ‘dream job’ and ‘gym’ don’t belong in the same sentence. But we definitely might enjoy the gym a bit more if we were getting paid to be there. If you need extra motivation for your New Year’s resolution, then the new role advertised by PureGym might be just what you […]
