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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder worldwide, affecting as much as a quarter of humanity. It is characterized by fat accumulation in liver cells and may progress to inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure. Now, researchers at the University of Tsukuba reveal the positive effects, beyond the expected weight-loss benefit, of exercise on the liver. NAFLD […] Dozens of Americans are rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine—this time, shots tweaked to guard against a worrisome mutated version of the virus. Make no mistake: The vaccines currently being rolled out across the U.S. offer strong protection. But new studies of experimental updates to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines mark a critical first step […] MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – A forensic pathologist testified on Friday that the sheer volume of videos of George Floyd’s arrest helped confirm the finding that oxygen deprivation caused his death, not an opioid overdose, as argued by lawyers for the former Minneapolis officer on trial for his murder. Dr. Lindsey Thomas said she agreed with the findings of the Hennepin County […] British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Monday said that following a trial, its diabetes drug Farxiga was not successful in treating COVID patients at risk of severe complications. AstraZeneca, whose separate COVID vaccine rollout has been hampered by health concerns, said its trial “assessing the potential of Farxiga to treat patients hospitalised with COVID-19 who are at risk of developing serious […] A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and one in Denmark has found that people suffering from alcohol withdrawal experience less severe symptoms if they go on the ketogenic (keto) diet. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes experiments they conducted with rats and human volunteers involving the keto diet and […] https://www.instagram.com/p/CMvCZzfDaWB/https://www.instagram.com/p/CMvCZzfDaWB/https://www.instagram.com/p/CMvCZzfDaWB/ Surprise — Macklemore has a third baby on the way! The 37-year-old "Thrift Shop" rapper's wife Tricia Davis revealed the pregnancy news on her Instagram Story Sunday night, sharing a selfie highlighting her baby bump and writing, "Summer baby." The pair — who tied the knot in summer 2015 — are already parents to daughters Colette Koala, 3, and Sloane […] University Health Network has performed what is believed to be the first lung transplant in Canada on a patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged by COVID-19. Timothy Edwards Sauvé, 61, contracted the disease in December and was referred to UHN for a transplant assessment about two months later. After a careful assessment by a multi-disciplinary team in the Toronto Lung […] Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk factor, especially for premature events. Currently, data on risks in close relatives of patients with a family history of premature heart attacks, chronic stable angina or peripheral vascular disease are sparse. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine […] High blood pressure: Doctor explains benefits of hibiscus tea When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. High blood pressure affects […] Scientists from Queen Mary University of London, funded by the charity Brain Tumor Research, have found a new way to starve cancerous brain tumor cells of energy in order to prevent further growth. The pre-clinical research in human tissue samples, human cell lines and mice could lead to changes in the way that some children with medulloblastoma are treated in […]
Researchers reveal the positive effects of exercise on the liver
Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants
Arrest Videos Undercut Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial Defense, Pathologist Tells Jury
AstraZeneca suffers diabetes drug setback for COVID
Keto diet found to ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Macklemore and Wife Tricia Davis Expecting Third Child Together: 'Summer Baby'
Double-lung transplant after COVID-19 performed in Canada
Family ties: Early cardiac events pose major and different risks in close relatives
High blood pressure warning: Nine foods to AVOID or risk deadly hypertension symptoms
Researchers discover new way to starve brain tumors
