New research from north-west England published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that during the first wave of
Month: November 2020
Avoiding inflammatory foods can lower heart disease, stroke risk
Diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary beverages, which have been associated with increased inflammation in
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked with child IQ
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother’s vitamin D supply is
New cause of COVID-19 blood clots identified
Blood clots continue to wreak havoc for patients with severe COVID-19 infection, and a new study explains what may spark
Malaria test as simple as a bandage
Testing for malaria could become as simple as putting on a bandage. That’s the idea behind a platform developed by
ACA’s expansion of Medicaid improved maternal health
The period of time before pregnancy is critically important for the health of a woman and her infant, yet not
Study finds 1 in 8 patients with cancer harbor inherited genetic mutations
Genetic testing can uncover inherited genetic mutations, and could individualize cancer therapies, improve survival, manage cancer in loved ones and
Nerves keep pancreatic cancer cells from starving
Pancreatic cancer cells avert starvation by signaling to nerves, which grow into dense tumors and secrete nutrients. This is the
It’s not if, but how, people use social media that impacts their well-being
New research from UBC Okanagan indicates what’s most important for overall happiness is how a person uses social media. Derrick
COVID-19 and public compliance
A new study, led by the University of St Andrews, sheds fresh light on the conditions under which people in
