Women twice as likely to die after heart attack than men, says study
Dr Nighat reveals heart attacks symptoms in women Dr Mariana Martinho said: “Women of all ages who experience a myocardial infarction [i.e. a heart attack] are at particularly high risk of a poor prognosis.” The doctor, based at Hospital Garcia…
Read MoreOral antivirals Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir lower COVID-19 risks in type 2 diabetes patients
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open examined the efficacy of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir in non-hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the common comorbid conditions in COVID-19 patients…
Read MoreExcessive, Premature CVD Mortality in Bipolar Disorder Explained?
An early predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been found in youth with bipolar disorder (BD), in new findings that may explain the “excessive and premature mortality” related to heart disease in this patient population. Investigators found that higher reactive…
Read MoreFew adult smokers and non-smokers think e-cigarettes have lower levels of harmful chemicals than cigarettes, finds study
About half of cigarette smokers and young adult non-smokers believe that nicotine-based electronic cigarettes have the same amount or even more harmful chemicals than regular tobacco-based cigarettes, according to a recent Rutgers study. The study, published in Addiction, measured perceived…
Read MoreOxygen restriction helps fast-aging lab mice live longer
For the first time, researchers have shown that reduced oxygen intake, or “oxygen restriction,” is associated with longer lifespan in lab mice, highlighting its anti-aging potential. Robert Rogers of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, US, and colleagues present these findings…
Read MoreInternational group of experts redefines concussions
Doctors and other health-care providers have a new standard for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), thanks to a thorough process led by researchers from the University of B.C. and Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. “We’ve achieved consensus across a diverse…
Read MoreThe Doctor (and the Lawyer) Will See You Now
BALTIMORE — A novel partnership between a legal services program and a maternal health clinic is helping pregnant patients with issues such as housing or employment discrimination. The Perinatal Legal Assistance and Well-being (P-LAW) program at Georgetown University in Washington,…
Read MoreJudge Tosses Out Some Claims in Baby Formula Litigation
(Reuters) – Abbott Laboratories persuaded a federal judge to dismiss some claims in nationwide litigation over recalled baby formula. In a decision on Monday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly in Chicago dismissed claims by parents pursuing only “economic loss” claims…
Read MoreSylvester Stallone's Daughters Reveal How Involved Their Dad Is in Their Dating Lives & It's … A Lot
Sylvester Stallone takes his role as a girl dad to a whole new level, according to his two eldest daughters. Related story All the Photos Janet Jackson Has Shared of Her Life At Home With Young Son Eissa Al Mana…
Read MoreObesity Drug Brings Heart Health Benefit Alongside Weight Loss
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Taking Novo Nordisk’s new obesity drug may help reduce the risk of heart disease as well as boosting weight loss, according to new research from the United States. After a year of taking semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy,…
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