Adults with persistent asthma may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke because of excess plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access,…

Intermittent fasting — the celeb-favorite diet followed by Kourtney Kardashian and Mark Wahlberg — may RAISE your risk of an early death by 30%, study suggests Study tracked 24,000 Americans over-40 from across US for nearly 15 years  Compared to…

Major emergencies such as terrorist attacks and natural disasters have become more complex and larger in scale, challenging the ability of first responders to deal with the overwhelming numbers of casualties. As they battle to save lives and nurse the…

‘We want Scandinavian quality and Singaporean efficiency’: Jeremy Hunt demands NHS tightens its belts but gives it extra £6.6BILLION over next two years – as health service boss says the cash will be ‘sufficient’ (even though it’s less than they…

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Conception within three months of a miscarriage or an abortion is not associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to new research publishing in PLOS Medicine. The study suggests that, contrary to current advice, women could attempt pregnancy…

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise cameo in a tribute video for their longtime friend, Elton John, which is airing as a part of Elton’s Disney+ special “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger.” The couple has…

When we consume fats (also called lipids) in our diet, they can be metabolized or stored to provide energy for the body. But they are also involved in regulating the genes expressed within—and the signaling between—cells. Lipids influence how our…

Humans perceive tactile information, including pressure, pain, itch, temperature, vibration and movements, thanks to an intricate network of neurons situated in the brain and spinal cord. This network, referred to as the somatosensory system, is now known to be composed…

Two short-course bedaquiline-containing treatment regimens for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (TB) showed “robust evidence” for superior efficacy and less ototoxicity compared to a 9-month injectable control regimen, researchers report. The findings validate the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) current recommendation of a 9-month,…