High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by eating more pomegranate, it’s been claimed. High blood pressure – which is also known as hypertension – puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. The condition could lead to […]
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Critics of the new recommendation to screen all pregnant women for hepatitis C—a lifelong infection that attacks the liver—argue that it’s wasteful to test for a disease among a population that can’t be treated, but results of a small phase I clinical trial at Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) suggest otherwise: pregnancy could be an excellent time to diagnose and cure […]
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Magic wand that uses radio waves to help spot even tiny breast tumours could dramatically improve the accuracy of cancer surgery, scientists find A wand that uses radio waves to pinpoint hard-to-find breast tumours could dramatically improve the accuracy of cancer surgery and prevent thousands of women from having to undergo further operations. A quarter of all breast cancer surgery […]
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Coronavirus may inflict the same damage as heart attacks: Study finds disturbing signs of the infection’s cardiac effects in more than 75% of survivors Two studies by German researchers found disturbing signs of heart damage in people who survived or died of coronavirus More than 75% of survivors had high levels of a protein in their blood that typically indicates […]
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When patients under age 54 were hospitalized with abnormal heart rhythms, those who abused alcohol were 72% more likely to die before being discharged, according to preliminary research to be presented July 27-30, 2020, at the virtual American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2020 Scientific Sessions. The meeting is a premier global exchange of the latest advances in basic cardiovascular […]
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A study suggests a sedentary job may provide better cognitive protection than a more physically active role. Experts have long warned about the potential dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Many studies suggest that being physically inactive increases the risk of health issues. However, the connection between being physically active and maintaining cognitive health has been less clear. Now, a new […]
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With more than 100 teams around the world racing to find a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, including three at the University of Alberta, what are the chances of getting something that works? The World Health Organization’s list shows 21 vaccine projects in either phase 1 or 2 of clinical trials, and two projects, one in China and the other in the […]
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Women with prepregnancy kidney dysfunction are at increased risk of preterm (premature) birth and other complications, especially women with chronic kidney disease, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Preterm birth before 37 weeks’ gestation occurs in 6% to 11% of viable pregnancies and is the leading cause of infant death. “The timely recognition of prepregnancy kidney […]
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The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) today welcomed a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on the dapivirine vaginal ring for use by cisgender women ages 18 and older in developing countries to reduce their risk of HIV-1 infection. The monthly ring is the first long-acting HIV prevention product, and is designed to address women’s unmet need for […]
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