Imperial College London scientists found how certain bacteria resist antibiotics, pointing towards improved risk assessment and the potential for ‘microbiome therapeutics’ to restore gut balance and fight antibiotic-resistant infections. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut. New research led by scientists at <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip=" […]
Cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently occur together in elderly people. Nevertheless, few longitudinal studies have examined how atherosclerosis and its associated risk factors affect brain health from middle age. Now, a new study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid provides new data on this relationship; the results confirm the […]
Higher stroke risk among females with atrial fibrillation may be related to sex-based disparities in cardiovascular care, according to a new study from Women’s College Hospital, the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) at University Health Network (UHN) and ICES. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common type of irregular heart rhythm that is associated with a […]
Menstrual products like tampons typically have an absorbency level listed on the side of their packaging. But until recently, that absorbency had never been measured with actual blood. Saline, a simpler and less viscous fluid, has been the default test liquid since absorbency standards were first set in the 1980s. However, researchers at Oregon Health […]
The image represent glucose uptake in the brain measured by positron emission tomography in middle-aged individuals with low (top) or high (bottom) sustained cardiovascular risk over 5 years. The colors represent cerebral glucose consumption, with red indicating higher consumption and blue lower consumption. Credit: CNIC Cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently occur together in elderly people. […]
TAPEWORMS AND AMOEBAS Tapeworms can infect different parts of the body including the brain. This is called neurocysticercosis and is the leading cause of epilepsy worldwide. Neurocysticercosis is uncommon in the Western world and infection is usually via eating pork that is uncooked or prepared by someone who is infected with tapeworm (Taenia solium). It […]
Common misconception: Boob sweat only plagues us in the summer. For me, it happens all year round. And recently, I let things go on for a little bit too long without addressing the situation, which led to skin peeling, bumps, and a whole lot of itching—something I had no idea could happen. Thankfully, my dermatologist […]
Massachusetts health officials warn about potential increase in West Nile infections Updated: 5:59 PM EDT Aug 30, 2023 NOW. THE FIRST TWO HUMAN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS THIS SEASON ARE NOW CONFIRMED IN MASSACHUSETTS. HEALTH OFFICIALS NOW WARNING RESIDENTS ABOUT A POTENTIAL INCREASE IN INFECTIONS. SO HERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS IS DR. DANIEL KURITZKES, […]
American Red Cross to host blood drive at Brookfield Zoo American Red Cross to host blood drive at Brookfield Zoo 00:33 BROOKFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — The Brookfield Zoo is giving you a chance to have some fun and earn some cash while also saving lives. The zoo is hosting a blood drive for the American Red […]
Summary: Researchers found marijuana users have significantly higher levels of metals like lead and cadmium in their blood and urine. The study, which is one of the largest of its kind, analyzed data from over 7,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. While it was hypothesized that cannabis could be a source […]