Monthly Archives: October 2023

Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the US may more than double within decades

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat in the U.S. may more than double by the middle of the century. Without reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, that number could even triple, according to new research published today in the journal Circulation. “Climate change and its many manifestations will play an increasingly important role […]

Extreme Heat-Related Cardiovascular Deaths Will Double By Midcentury At Current Emission Pace, Study Finds

Topline A new study found if stricter laws aren’t passed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, extreme heat-related cardiovascular deaths will double by midcentury, putting already susceptible Black and older Americans at the greatest risk. Key Facts The researchers looked at extreme heat deaths under two circumstances: implementation of currently proposed emission reduction laws—so there’s a […]

Trouble in breathing? Learn about 7 tips to avoid respiratory infections in pollution

Image Source : FREEPIK The first step to avoid several kinds of infections is to wash your hands and face after coming home Air pollution is on the rise these days. Followed by Diwali and crackers bursting, the air quality in some cities of the country will go from bad to worse. This time of […]

Newborn screening: What it is, how is it done, ideal time for test, why is it important and more

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi Oct 30, 2023 02:23 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Health expert reveals all you need to know about what happens when your newborn is screened at birth, when, why and which babies is it for Newborn screening is an essential tool to diagnose many diseases in the babies which otherwise […]

FDA warns against infection risks from eye drops

The FDA has not received reports of adverse events of eye infection linked with product usage so far. Credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against the use of 26 over-the-counter eye drop products. The regulator asked consumers not to buy and to immediately stop using the […]

Dementia: How blood pressure fluctuations may increase risk

Share on PinterestExperts say some variations in blood pressure is normal. PIKSEL/Getty Images Blood pressure variability in midlife be linked to an increased risk of dementia for people in their 90s. There is no consensus on whether and how to treat blood pressure variability. During a person’s 60s, 70s, and 80s, high blood pressure is […]

Many seniors may have avoided catching COVID. A new study suggests their first infections still pose risks

New Canadian data reaffirms that while the vast majority of the population has likely caught the virus behind COVID-19 at least once, more than four in 10 elderly adults may have avoided infection so far — while remaining at the highest risk for hospitalization and death. It’s yet another reminder that seniors need to be […]

Concerns mount for elderly as fewer Japanese under-40s donate blood

The number of under-40s who have donated blood in Japan in the last decade has declined 33 percent, according to data from the Japanese Red Cross Society, posing a concern as the country’s population rapidly ages. Despite a partial recovery in donations by teens since the coronavirus pandemic, the Red Cross and health ministry are […]

SARS-CoV-2 antigens stick around: Study finds virus markers can linger for over a year

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv preprint* server, researchers pursued evidence of whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigens, of which spike (S) protein is highly immunogenic, persist beyond the acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Plasma-based antigen persistence in the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Created with […]

Eating more fish could reel in heart disease risks, new meta-analysis shows

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the association between fish consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The Importance of Diet in Cardiovascular Health Studies show that unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles contribute to the high mortality rates of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Studies have reported that […]