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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Parents of tech-obsessed kids, rejoice — it’s Amazon Gaming Week! That means amazing sales on the stuff teens and tweens really want, and a much-needed breather for our bank accounts. From May 22 – 28, you can snag the […]
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Women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Women of all ages who experience a myocardial infarction are at particularly high risk of a poor prognosis. These women need regular monitoring after their heart […]
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I’m a paramedic – the life-saving hack all parents need to know Paramedics test reveals raw carrot and apple are choking hazards for babies Cooking and grating the food can make it safer and easier to eat, experts say Introducing your little one to solid foods for the first time can be overwhelming. Many foods can be a choking hazard […]
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New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Dublin, Ireland shows that patients treated with the obesity drug semaglutide have a decreased cardiovascular risk score after one year of use. The study is by Dr Andres Acosta and Dr Wissam Ghusn, Precision Medicine for Obesity Program at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA and colleagues. Obesity is […]
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An intensive study into the treatment of angina has found that the use of tests for small blood vessel function in the heart clarify the underlying cause of the condition. NHS Golden Jubilee – Consultant Cardiologist Professor Colin Berry. Image Credit: NHS Golden Jubilee Patients referred to hospital by their General Practitioner (GP) for assessment of chest pain were invited […]
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Dr Chris Steele shares diet tips on reducing blood pressure Professor Gerald Carr-White, a consultant cardiologist at London Bridge Hospital, London, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk to warn of the foods you should avoid if you have high blood pressure. “Breakfasts high in salt, including highly processed meats such as bacon and sausages should be avoided,” said Professor Carr-White. “This is […]
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Early symptoms of dementia explained in NHS video “The part of your brain that controls that hand simply hasn’t been challenged,” said Dr Jandial. “Try using it and you will literally be building brain connections.” Another factor that might help to lower your dementia risk is to boost your working memory. Dr Jandial explained the working memory is “like a […]
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It wasn’t long ago at all that the royals (at least in public) were synonymous with a “stiff upper lip” and never associated with the vulnerability of acknowledging mental health struggles like anxiety or depression. So it really does feel like a progressive evolution for a new generation of royals when the future leaders of the family — including Kate Middleton […]
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The World Health Organization on Saturday launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and share the information to prevent their spread. The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) will provide a platform for connecting countries and regions, improving systems for collecting and analyzing samples, the agency said. The network aims to help ensure […]
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The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine-;which prevents tuberculosis-;offers multiple beneficial effects, and it's currently a recommended therapy for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In a new study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), treatment with the BCG vaccine was associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The findings are published in […]
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