Adolescents who vape cannabis are at greater risk for respiratory symptoms indicative of lung injury than teens who smoke cigarettes or marijuana, or vape nicotine, a new University of Michigan study suggests. The result challenges conventional wisdom about vaping nicotine,…
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Read MoreStudy finds wearable devices can detect COVID-19 symptoms and predict diagnosis
Wearable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can help track and improve management of the disease, Mount Sinai researchers report in one of the first studies on the topic. The findings were published in the…
Read MoreMore symptoms need to be included in UK case definition of COVID-19, experts say
Runny nose (coryza) and other indicative symptoms should be added as possible signs of COVID-19 infection, so that more people can access NHS COVID tests, according to a Queen Mary academic writing in The BMJ, in an open letter to…
Read MoreSam Neill health: Actor discusses health battle that affected his ‘whole body’ – symptoms
Babylon Health: Tips for coping with anxiety and mental health Sam Neill was born in Northern Ireland, grew up in New Zealand and become a household name in Hollywood. His acting career reflects his richly varied life experiences, with a…
Read MoreStatins side effects: Four gastrointestinal symptoms warning something is not right
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins Statins are recommended for all people with known heart disease, people with very high LDL cholesterol, and middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes. Statins are also advised for people with no…
Read MoreActing quickly after heart attack symptoms start can be a heart saver
The longer the time between when heart attack symptoms start and a patient has an artery-clearing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the more damage to the heart muscle, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. A heart attack…
Read MoreCovid new strain: New study identifies most common long Covid symptom
Matt Hancock discusses coronavirus risk to those in their 60s The pandemic has shocked and surprised health experts, governments and the general public alike. The new variant currently sweeping across the UK shows that COVID-19 – the disease caused by…
Read MoreHigh cholesterol: The four physical symptoms felt on the body warning levels are too high
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips It’s vitally important everyone monitors their cholesterol levels regularly to lower the risk of heart diseases and blockages in the blood vessels. High cholesterol levels typically don’t cause any symptoms, and, in most…
Read MoreParkinson’s disease: Loss of smell is a lesser-known early warning sign of the condition
Michael J. Fox says having Parkinson's disease 'sucks' Parkinson’s disease symptoms mainly relate to movement because it involves a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine acts as a…
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