Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine blood pressure assessments decreased because of global disruptions to medical care delivery. However, new research has found that a remote hypertension program, operated by Mass General Brigham since 2019, successfully supported patients through the pandemic in achieving their blood pressure goals, with patients who enrolled during […]

A recent study by academics at Royal Holloway, published in Current Biology, shows how our heartbeats can lead to distortions in our perception of time. The study was led by Dr. Irena Arslanova and Professor Manos Tsakiris from the Department of Psychology and investigates how perception of time passing depends on the signals that our brains receive from our bodies. […]

Apple cider vinegar: Expert shares recipe for weight loss drink 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 understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Evidence suggests apple cider vinegar could be good for blood […]

The human intestine is an environment inhabited by many bacteria and other microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome, gut microbiota or intestinal flora. In most people, it contributes to wellness. A healthy gut indicates a stronger immune system, improved metabolism, and a healthy brain and heart, among other functions. Escherichia coli is one of the bacteria found in practically […]

After a night of poor sleep, your first destination might be the kettle. Coffee is guaranteed to offer the much-needed pick-me-up but going overboard can leave you jittery and anxious. However, you don’t need to rely solely on the black drink. Sleep experts have shared the five “best” foods to boost your brain and energy. Whether there’s a lot on […]

Rett syndrome is a devastating developmental disorder, principally occurring in girls, caused by mutations in the gene MECP2 that leads to severe cognitive, motor and other symptoms. That’s why the March 12 approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the first-ever treatment for the disorder, a drug called Trofinetide based on the natural protein IGF-1, brings new hope […]

The important symptoms of bladder cancer to remember 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 understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The urine test checks for genetic mutations associated with the most common […]

The gym can be an intimidating place if you’ve not got a POA – but it doesn’t have to be…  If you’re brand new to working out, have ever spontaneously rocked up to the gym or randomly popped into a hotel weights room while on holiday, you might understand the creeping sense of anxiety that turning up to the gym […]

When Sandeep Swami received a $1,339 bill for a quick and uneventful emergency room visit for his 11-year-old daughter, he pushed back.  The charge was a “facility fee” for the hospital, though the treatment entailed only a six- to seven-minute consultation with a doctor. Because Swami had a high-deductible health plan and had not yet met his deductible for the […]

The loss of hundreds of community pharmacies in recent years is a “national disgrace and a betrayal to the elderly and the vulnerable”, sector leaders have declared. National bodies and MPs will this week demand urgent action to resolve a funding crisis that is forcing chemists to close their doors for good. Some 11,000 community pharmacies in England rely on […]