Research shows a big cause of stroke
Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability. Each year, approximately 7,500 Irish people have a stroke and around 2,000 of these...
Walking could benefit heart health in older people
In a study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, scientists found walking could benefit heart health in older people.
They found that older adults who walked between...
Mediterranean diet may lower risk of dangerous disease in pregnancy
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found that the Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of dangerous diseases during pregnancy.
They examined the Mediterranean diet...
Addicted to chilli? Here’s how it might help us regain our sense of taste...
The news of a hot chilli sauce shortages earlier this year – due to high temperatures and drought in agricultural regions – prompted warnings...
Scientists find new way to slow down heart aging
Scientists found more information about how hearts age and the discovery sheds light on a possible pathway to slow cardiac aging.
New blood test for infections could lower global antibiotic overuse
In developing countries, most antibiotic prescriptions are not only pointless, but they're also harmful, as overuse of antibiotics accelerates antibiotic resistance.
A similar problem exists...
Warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest may help with prevention
Sudden cardiac arrest causes one in five deaths in industrialized countries.
Most sudden cardiac arrests occur in the community in people not known to be...
This readily available, inexpensive drug may help treat COVID-19
A recent study from the University of California Los Angeles found that an inexpensive, readily available amino acid might limit the effects of COVID-19.
It...
COVID-19 vaccination could protect people with blood cancer
In a study from the Medical Center-University of Freiburg, scientists found COVID-19 vaccination could protect people with blood cancer.
People suffering from blood cancer often...
Research shows a major cause of chronic inflammation
A recent study from the University of South Australia found a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation.
This...