LDL cholesterol: Gene-editing therapeutic shows promise in trial
High cholesterol, particularly high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C, or ‘bad cholesterol’), increases the risk of heart disease. Some people have a hereditary condition that results in very high levels of LDL-C. A new study has used an intravenous…
Read MoreBeing taller throughout life may protect against heart disease and stroke
Being taller during the course of a person’s lifetime could protect against heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a new University of Bristol-led study. The research, which analyzed height and genetic data on over 454,000 individuals, is…
Read MoreAny activity is better for your heart than sitting – even sleeping
Good news for nappers! Any activity is better for your heart than sitting – even sleeping, study suggests Any activity, from jogging to snoozing, can lower risk of heart disease and stroke But exercise remains the best way to protect…
Read MoreBU researcher receives grant to improve behavioral health care for underserved kids, young adults
Reviewed Carryl P. Navalta, PhD, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has received a two-year, $476,194 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for his research, "Project EDUCATE" (Education…
Read MoreNew study reveals turmeric and Tinospora Cordifolia reduce liver injury risk in TB patients
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers evaluated the effectiveness and safety of herbs and alternative medicines in preventing liver injury induced by anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs. Study: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of efficacy and safety…
Read MoreNurses professional judgment not considered in strategic decision-making, says UK study
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Read MoreWhat is the course and stability of maternal depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period?
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined maternal depressive symptoms in diverse observational cohorts. Study: Perinatal Trajectories of Maternal Depressive Symptoms in Prospective, Community-Based Cohorts Across 3 Continents. Image Credit: Pormezz/Shutterstock.com Background Maternal mental health remains a risk…
Read MoreAdults with ADHD are at increased risk for developing dementia, study suggests
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to a Rutgers study. The study, coauthored by Michal Schnaider Beeri, director of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research…
Read MoreNutritionist recommends five easy food swaps to slash your risk of diabetes
Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms A nutritionist has outlined five simple dietary tweaks that could see your risk of diabetes fall. Research suggests that people with type 2 diabetes can reverse the blood sugar condition by losing weight and making…
Read MoreBendy X-ray detectors could revolutionize cancer treatment
New materials developed at the University of Surrey could pave the way for a new generation of flexible X-ray detectors, with potential applications ranging from cancer treatment to better airport scanners. Traditionally, X-ray detectors are made of heavy, rigid material…
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