Do you need protein within 30 minutes of leaving the gym? We ask the experts. We’ve long been led to believe that a protein shake as soon as you finish the gym is going to lead to the best recovery, strength and muscle. It’s become such a common belief that you’d be hard-pressed to find […]
Lower Thyroid Hormone Levels a Red Flag for Elevated Suicide Risk?
Patients with comorbid anxiety and mood disorders who have reduced, albeit “normal,” serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) may be at increased risk for suicidal ideation, new research suggests. In a cross-sectional study, clinical data on diagnosis, medication use, and symptom scores were gathered, along with assessments of blood levels of thyroid axis hormones, in […]
Dementia warning: The popular vitamin supplement that increases Alzheimer’s risk – ‘avoid’
Alzheimer's: Dr Chris discusses the early signs 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 Dementia is often described as a […]
11 States File Suit Against Biden’s Business Vaccine Mandate
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Attorneys general in 11 states filed suit Friday against President Joe Biden’s administration, challenging a new vaccine requirement for workers at companies with more than 100 employees. The lawsuit filed in the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. […]
Study looks at how lupus genetics intersects with COVID-19
Lupus can cause genetic changes that support type I interferon (IFN) pathway activation. But the reason behind people continue to have a high frequency of lupus-associated risk alleles in the immune system remains poorly understood. Timothy B. Niewold of the Colton Center for Autoimmunity at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and colleagues hypothesized that […]
Nasal steroid sprays could be effective at preventing severe COVID
Nasal steroid sprays could be effective at preventing serious cases of COVID with patients who use them 22% less likely to be hospitalized study finds Patients who use nasal steroid sprays for allergies or asthma may be at a lower risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, a recent study finds Cleveland Clinic researchers compared disease outcomes […]
Researchers identify new gene variants that may cause inherited retinal dystrophies
An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego and Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health, has broadened and deepened understanding of how inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) affect different populations of people and, in the process, have identified new gene variants that may cause the diseases. The findings […]
Fatty liver disease: Three signs on your skin – ‘seek urgent medical attention’
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert 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 Fatty liver disease comes in […]
Si King health: Chef madder than before due to brain aneurysm – chronic side effects
Hairy Bikers: Si King on their latest series 'Go North' 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 chef, who is best […]
The popular breakfast drink that’s a ‘hard no’ in the morning – Dr Michael Mosley
Michael Mosley explains timed restricted eating 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 Doctor Michael Mosley discussed the health benefits of time-restricted […]