For many winter season is one of the best times of the year as people look forward to cozy evenings, crisp air, and festive spirit. But these few months of the winter season test our bodies in several ways. Low temperatures might weaken
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expert reaction to study of dual use of cigarettes and vapes
A study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research looks at outcomes from dual use of cigarettes and…
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Uterine fibroids linked to elevated heart disease risk
Research Highlights:
- Long-term heart disease risk among women diagnosed with uterine fibroids was more than 80% higher than in women without uterine fibroids, according to a 10-year study of more than 2.7 million U.S. women.
- The…
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Salivary Oxidative Stress Markers in Behcet’s – European Medical Journal Salivary Oxidative Stress Markers in Behcet’s
NEW research suggests salivary oxidative stress markers alone may not distinguish active from inactive Behcet’s disease.
Behcet’s disease is a chronic systemic inflammatory vasculitis that lacks reliable laboratory markers of disease…
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Obstetrician-gynaecologist explains how standing on one leg for 20 seconds can protect your brain from ageing
A total of 67 percent of the geriatric population will experience some form of cognitive decline by age 70, according to the National Institutes of Health. The British Medical Journal states that the brain’s capacity for memory, reasoning, and…
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People in the UK: how do you feel about wearing a face covering to help prevent spreading a virus? | Health
Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts, said the country was facing a “very nasty strain of flu” that had occurred earlier in the year than normal, and face coverings should be worn on public transport,…
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New Infection Guidelines Could Save Lives in Nursing Homes
Whether they’re there for a few days after a hospital stay, or living there long term, people in nursing homes are especially vulnerable to infections.
From bacteria that have evolved to resist most antibiotics, to common viruses that cause flu…Continue Reading
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Cell Signaling Regulation Uncovered in cAMP Pathways
When a cell receives a message from outside, it generates a molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) to relay this message. To ensure the signal reaches the correct effector without triggering pathways accidentally, cAMP levels must be maintained around…
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In a significant shift, the Japanese government is strengthening its support for online four-year college degrees as a way to introduce more flexible curricula,…Continue Reading
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AI Uncovers Cooperative Gene Networks Driving Cancer
University of South Australia scientists have developed a powerful new way to uncover the genetic interactions that fuel cancer progression, paving the way for earlier and more precise treatments.
The AI-driven method, published today…
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