Statins may lower stroke risk in people with heart rhythm disorder
Introduction
A recent study has found that statin use could significantly decrease the risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) among patients with atrial...
High blood pressure: Deadliest risk factor for women’s health
Key Takeaways
On World Hypertension Day, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) emphasized the importance of women being aware of their blood pressure levels to...
Scientists find a cause of multiple sclerosis
Background
Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have made significant strides in understanding how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) could trigger or exacerbate multiple sclerosis (MS).
Their study,...
Common mental disease drugs may help treat type 2 diabetes
Background: Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a significant health concern. Type 2 diabetes, the more common variety, affects millions of people globally.
This condition leads to higher...
“Good” cholesterol and high blood pressure: Genetic links to Alzheimer’s
Unpacking the Research
In a recent study, published in the prestigious journal JAMA Network Open, a team of scientists made a remarkable discovery linking high-density...
Weight gain and prostate cancer: the link you need to know
Understanding the Link
According to research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, weight gain during late teens and early 20s...
Why start mammograms at 40? Doctor explains new advice
Women should start getting regular mammograms at the age of 40, according to a new recommendation being drafted by the U.S. Preventive Services Task...
Using AI to unravel Alzheimer’s: A new approach to drug discovery
Artificial Intelligence Meets Alzheimer's Research
Researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson and Harvard University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover the...
COVID fatigue: cognitive behavioural therapy could help people manage persistent symptoms – new research
While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease.
Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms...
Health benefits and risks of time-restricted eating
Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a form of intermittent fasting where you only eat during specific hours of the day.
For example, you might limit your...