Women are better long-distance runners than men – here’s why
Don’t think you could ever run a marathon? Worried to push yourself beyond 5k? The research suggests that, as women, we’re better equipped to run longer distances. One of the most unfair aspects of life has to be that most…
Read MoreDementia signs: Six emotional changes which are ‘early stage’ indicators
Dementia: Dr Sara on benefits of being in nature We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreEven mild cases of COVID-19 can leave a mark on the brain, such as reductions in gray matter
Researchers have been steadily gathering important insights into the effects of COVID-19 on the body and brain. Two years into the pandemic, these findings are raising concerns about the long-term impacts the coronavirus might have on biological processes such as…
Read MoreStudy suggests additional COVID-19 vaccine doses for immunocompromised patients
Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for immunocompromised patients, especially for organ transplant recipients who are least able to make antibodies to fight off coronavirus, say experts in The BMJ today. The findings reinforce the importance of additional doses…
Read MoreTraditional Chinese medicine can be an effective radiosensitizer for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a group of cancers that originate in the nose and throat, is made complicated by their unique position. Radiation therapy is often the main curative treatment for NPC. However, some patients are resistant to radiation…
Read MoreGiada De Laurentiis Put an Italian Twist on Chicken & Potatoes That Couldn't Be Easier
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Meat and potatoes is one of the most classic food pairings out there, and while that’s because it’s a…
Read MoreCAC Scores, Lp(a) Together May Inform CV Risk Assessment
A look back at a pair of large cohort studies suggests a telling relation between two distinct predictors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and may offer guidance on how to interpret them together. Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a),…
Read MoreWeight loss: Why going vegan might not be the best solution to shed the pounds
Bill Turnbull discusses his weight loss after switch to vegan diet We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
Read MoreLong-running study leads to potential therapeutic target for people with type 1 diabetes
Nearly two million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin to effectively manage blood sugar, leading to high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Persistent hyperglycemia puts people with diabetes at increased…
Read MoreLong-running study leads to potential therapeutic target for people with type 1 diabetes
Nearly two million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin to effectively manage blood sugar, leading to high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Persistent hyperglycemia puts people with diabetes at increased…
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