Any 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…
Read MoreExamining the factors that influence PrEP prescribing behavior in health care providers
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily dose of two medications meant to prevent HIV infection in high-risk people, has changed public health dramatically in recent years. Yet, adolescents and young adults, one high-risk group, have shown slower uptake in using…
Read MoreBoosting a weak immune system: Scientists find an unusual weapon against common virus
Infections with cytomegalovirus (CMV) are extremely common and often pose no major threat to the vast majority of people. They can however be deadly for people whose immune system is weakened, for example, after bone marrow transplantation. Current treatments against…
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