An overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases, according to a new study from the Allen Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Looking at proteins circulating in the blood, the scientists found a set of molecules associated with inflammation that were present only in a subset of patients with long COVID and were not […]
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A new family of DNA elements which control the activation of certain genes known to cause a rare disease known as MSL3 syndrome in children has been identified. The study led by researchers at the Queen Mary University of London and published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology shines a new light on the mechanism behind this poorly understood disease, […]
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Drew Scott is tired. And a little (a lot?) delirious. But can you blame him? He’s the proud dad of a 1-year-old named Parker, who he shares with wife Linda Phan, and, well, life isn’t quite as restful as it once was. Related story 7 Head Lice Treatment & Lice Prevention Tools You Need Before Your Kids Come Home With […]
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Study's findings point to the importance of considering other risk factors beyond breast density. Dense breast tissue, which contains a higher proportion of fibrous tissue than fat, is a risk factor for breast cancer and also makes it more difficult to identify cancer on a mammogram. Many states have enacted laws that require women with dense breasts to be notified […]
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What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? A heart attack is a serious and life-threatening medical emergency. It occurs when blood supply to the heart is cut off – usually due to a clot. There are several factors that can raise your risk of a heart attack, with coronary heart disease known to be the biggest culprit. […]
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‘I fast for 14 hours a day. Upon waking up, I go to the gym. Three to four times a week I’ll use the sauna after, as it activates the FOXO3 gene, which is nicknamed the longevity gene. I’ll have a low carb/sugar breakfast, and during the day I’ll drink six to eight cups of green tea and eat around […]
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A new study of food consumer shopping behaviors has found that when faced with a choice – lower prices or – they will likely choose lower prices. The study found that when you give food consumers temporary incentives to buy healthier foods, they will likely to choose those healthier foods. But when you take away the discounts, consumers are more […]
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A human or animal's microbiome -; the collection of often beneficial microorganisms, including as bacteria and fungi, that live on or within a host organism -; can play an important role in the host's overall immune response, but it is unclear how vaccines against harmful pathogens impact the microbiome. A new study led by researchers at Penn State found that […]
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People who took a cheap diabetes drug after testing positive for COVID-19 had a 40 percent lower risk of getting long COVID, a US-based study said Friday. The finding was hailed as a potential “landmark” in the fight against the still little-understood condition, which the World Health Organization estimates affects one in 10 people who get COVID. The study said […]
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Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning We all have a certain amount of visceral fat in our bodies. Found deep in the belly, it is needed to protect and insulate vital organs. However, storing too much of it is dangerous, raising our risk of conditions and diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. One expert […]
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