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CT scans may be better first step for evaluating chest pain

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:56
Previous studies have found less than 40% of patients with stable chest pain undergoing invasive coronary angiography are found to have obstructive coronary artery disease.

Abdominal aortic calcification linked to higher risk of rapid weight loss in older women

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:52
Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis.

Study uncovers significant association between cereal fiber intake and reduced rheumatoid arthritis prevalence

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:31
Researchers investigated the association between dietary fiber and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Smartphone-based mall walking program could boost daily step count, study suggests

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 10:03
Researchers from Japan evaluated the effectiveness of smartphone-based programs that conduct mall walking in increasing the daily step count, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 09:36
Researchers measured the point prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using both confirmed and provisional diagnoses.

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:52
Researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans.

Virtual relaxation therapy reduces distress in end-of-life care

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:28
A new study published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality explored the effectiveness of a psychological strategy called Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT)® in helping people cope with their symptoms and achieve relaxation at the end of life.

Circulatory cholesterol levels are inversely linked to mortality of patients with sepsis and critical illness

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:16
The association between biomarkers of cholesterol homeostasis and mortality in critically ill patients.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:11
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study shows link between moderate radon exposure and increased risk of stroke

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 08:07
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 06:58
The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.

Berry consumption shown to lower stress-related disease risk in US adults

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:27
The association between berry consumption and physiological dysregulation from stress responses.

The effectiveness of statins in PCOS management

Rss Feed - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:01
The application of statins in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Transforming global food system could unlock trillions in economic gains

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 23:53
The Food System Economics Commission's study reveals transforming global food systems could yield economic gains of up to $10 trillion annually, with implementation costs being a fraction of global GDP.

Anti-cancer mushrooms!

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 23:21
Study reveals that sRNAs from certain mushrooms, particularly Boletus edulis and Agaricus bisporus, show promising anti-cancer properties, with varying efficacy across different species.

Parents open to veggies for kids' breakfast, study finds

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 22:59
Study reveals parents are open to introducing vegetables in their children's breakfast, recognizing health benefits despite societal norms and practical challenges.

Syphilis: A silent epidemic reawakens

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 22:27
Study reports a significant increase in syphilis cases in India, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment despite the availability of effective therapies.

Early whole blood transfusion boosts survival in trauma patients

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 22:19
Significant bleeding due to traumatic injury is the number one cause of preventable deaths in the U.S., with the majority of deaths occurring within six hours.

Unveiling the mystery behind rapid memory loss in cancer patients

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 22:01
In a rare but serious complication of cancer, the body's own immune system can start attacking the brain, causing rapid-onset memory loss and cognitive deficits.

Study paves the way for improving personalized treatment of patients with glioblastoma

Rss Feed - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 20:43
A study led by the ITACA Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de València, with the participation of the Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), the Institut Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol (IGTP) and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, opens up a novel approach for improving personalized treatments for patients with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer in existence today.

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