The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) are published online today in European
Month: August 2021
Light-to-moderate coffee drinking associated with health benefits
Up to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke and fatal heart disease,
New study examines ‘Achilles heel’ of cancer tumors, paving the way for new treatment strategies
Researchers at the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine and BC Cancer Research Institute have uncovered a weakness in
Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity crisis
A commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic, says a study led by McMaster University scientists.
4 in 1 blood pressure pill: Safe and much more effective than usual hypertension treatment
High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer but poor rates of blood pressure control remain common. A new strategy
If you witness a cardiac arrest, your actions could save a life
Lay responders’ swift assistance to cardiac arrest victims is associated with improved survival, according to research presented at ESC Congress
New genetic markers for a rarer form of type 1 diabetes
While most cases of type 1 diabetes are classified as autoimmune diseases, a minor proportion of these patients have non-immune-mediated
First study to investigate the role of RNA tags in Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding the role of tau protein in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has led to new ways to diagnose it as well
Vaccine boosters are likely to increase protection against variants
How well do vaccines protect against the new variants of the coronavirus? This is a question we—a group of scientists
Youth report feeling physically, mentally better after spending time in nature
Taking a walk in the park or just going outdoors could help youth feel better, and promoting public health policies
