Category: 8. Health

3D image of a heart in a cardiology test.— Reuters/file  An Oxford University spinout company Caristo Diagnostics has developed an Artificial Intelligence model that can identify individuals at risk of a heart attack within the next decade, BBC reported.  Scientists have dubbed this model revolutionary, as it identifies cardiac inflammation that cannot be distinguished on…

A variety of lettuce at display. — Reuters/File A recent study carried out by the Stanford Prevention Research Center and TruDiagnostic has revealed the effects an eight-week vegan diet versus an omnivorous diet can have on the biological age of a human body. The researchers aimed to know how a short vegan diet would affect…

Scientists may have found a gene that explains why the brain is protected from the herpes virus, a discovery that could help provide treatment for the condition. An international group of biologists led by Cai Yujia of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soren Paludan of Aarhus University in Denmark found that knocking out the gene…

Italy’s future population projection reveals uncertainty, yet also reveals declining trends that appear to be irreversible. The resident population, estimated at around 59 million in January 2023, is projected to fall to 58.6 million in 2030, 54.8 million in 2050 and 46.1 million in 2080, the country’s official agency, ISTAT, published on Monday. The ratio…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call to action to halt the rising trend of alcohol consumption in Europe, which is among the highest in the world. The WHO published a report on alcohol consumption in Europe, revealing that it leads to almost 800,000 deaths annually, making it one of the leading…

COVID-19 cases are rising in Japan, with health experts urging preventative measures during the summer holiday season, local media reported on Friday. In recent weeks, Japan has reported over ten new COVID-19 cases per week. For the week ending July 14, the average number of confirmed cases at select medical facilities was 11.18, marking a…

A person holding a bowl of strawberries. — Unsplash/File Daily strawberry consumption can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as per a new study emphasising on the health benefits of this popular fruit. Strawberries are not only popular for their taste but also play a prominent role in promoting heart health. They are also…

The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their effects on patients taking them. Here is what you need to know about medicines in hot weather: How Does Heat Alter the Effects and Quality of Medicines? Medications for…

The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease among working-age adults is on the rise, doubling over a 12-year period, according to a joint study conducted in Finland, local media reported Thursday. The collaborative project carried out by the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu showed the prevalence of early-onset dementia (EOD) among working-age people…

An illustration depicting cancer cells. — Freepik/File A lot of people can experience shock and get triggered upon coming to know about their cancer diagnosis especially when they are not expecting it. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is one of the most widespread conditions worldwide. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that…