More than 150 experts from 35 countries have developed an online tool that allows anyone to calculate their risk of
Day: June 3, 2020
Diet, gut microbes affect effectiveness of cancer treatment, research reveals
What we eat can affect the outcome of chemotherapy—and likely many other medical treatments—because of ripple effects that begin in
Link between anxiety and alcohol abuse identified
New research from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh has identified how sections of DNA might contribute
Coronavirus is a blood vessel disease, study suggests
The virus that causes COVID-19 is named for its attack on the respiratory system. But as doctors continue to report
Evidence suggests even those with mild symptoms can be left with long-term damage to their heart, lungs and other organs
The vast majority of the tens of thousands of patients in the UK who have tested positive for Covid-19 will be counting
Osteoporosis treatment may also protect against pneumonia
A recent study found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs) such as alendronate, which are widely used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, are
Concerns mount about two studies on drugs for coronavirus
Concerns are mounting about studies in two influential medical journals on drugs used in people with coronavirus, including one that
How a fat cell’s immune response makes obesity worse
When obesity occurs, a person’s own fat cells can set off a complex inflammatory chain reaction that can further disrupt
Wearable sensor may help to assess stress in healthcare workers
A wearable biosensor may help monitor stress experienced by healthcare professionals, according to a study published in Physiological Reports. In the
Negative emotions cause stronger appetite responses in emotional eaters
Turning to a tub of ice cream after a break-up may be a cliché, but there’s some truth to eating
