Monthly Archives: October 2023

‘Blood thicker than water’—a lesson in etymology

The commonly used “blood is thicker than water” is a proverb in English meaning that familial bonds will always be stronger than other relationships. The oldest record of this saying can be traced back in the 12th century in German by the philosopher Evan Franklin. The well-known idiom “blood is thicker than water” is used to say that […]

Denmark’s MinervaX raises €54M to prevent life-threatening infections caused by Group B streptococcus

Read this article in: Denmark-based biotechnology company MinervaX ApS announced the completion of a €54M upsized financing. MinervaX aims to use the funding to boost the development of a novel prophylactic vaccine against Group B Streptococcus, or GBS. The vaccine’s development is critical as GBS is a leading cause of life-threatening infections in newborns and […]

‘Murdered in cold blood’: TV actress’s family killed in Hamas attacks

Actor Madhura Naik, known for shows Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani and Naagin, said her cousin and brother-in-law were “murdered in cold blood” during the Israel-Hamas conflict that broke out four days ago. Photograph: Courtesy, Madhura Naik’s Instagram page In an Instagram video shared Tuesday, Naik, who called herself a Jew of Indian origin, claimed […]

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent […]

Pregnancy complications increase short, long-term cardiovascular risk for people with obesity: Study

Obesity during and during early pregnancy appears to be a powerful predictor of future cardiovascular disease and has been associated with unfavourable pregnancy outcomes such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes, according to a study. The findings of the study, which was supported by the National Institutes of Health, were published in Circulation […]

Pregnancy complications increase short, long-term cardiovascular risk for people with obesity: Study

Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): Obesity during and during early pregnancy appears to be a powerful predictor of future cardiovascular disease and has been associated with unfavourable pregnancy outcomes such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes, according to a study. The findings of the study, which was supported by the National Institutes of […]

Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 18

To ensure the Fox Valley area has an adequate blod supply, community residents are invited to participate in Versiti Blood Center of Illinois’ blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the mobile coach located outside Fox Valley Orthopedics, 2535 Soderquist Court in Geneva. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged […]

Cardiologist shares ‘the worst thing’ you can do if you have high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, means your blood pressure is consistently too high, leaving your heart working harder than it should. Around one in three adults in the UK suffer from high blood pressure, according to Blood Pressure UK. Cardiologist Dr Ernst von Schwarz, author of The Secrets of Immortality, told Parade: “The […]

Researchers develop blood test for early-stage ovarian cancer

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It is also the most lethal form, in part because clinicians do not have effective ways to screen women for it during the cancer’s early stages, when it’s easiest to treat. For patients with a pelvic mass (an […]