Does adding sugar to coffee and tea impact your lifespan? 32-year study reveals surprising results

A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE explored the association between the consumption of added sugar in tea and coffee and all-cause mortality risk in older Danish men using a 32-year-long prospective cohort study. Study: Use of sugar in coffee and tea and long-term risk of mortality in older adult Danish men: 32 […]

Enoki mushrooms recalled in several states after testing finds Listeria contamination

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has alerted consumers to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms,” distributed by Utopia Produce, 83-18 72nd Drive, Glendale, NY.  This product was distributed in New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and West Virginia.  The affected Qilu Enterprises brand “enoki mushrooms” […]

Mindray Expands Its Cardiac Biomarker Portfolio with Cutting-Edge hs-cTnI and NT-proBNP Assays, Empowering Enhanced Cardiovascular Diseases Care

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mindray (SZSE: 300760), a global leader in medical devices and solutions, introduces high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI) and NT-proBNP cardiac biomarkers. The additions have enhanced Mindray’s diverse portfolio of cardiac biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) diagnosis and management. While CVDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, early detection […]

Anxiety’s impact: Young adults face cognitive and cardiovascular challenges

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of scientists from France investigated the association between depression, anxiety, endothelial function, and cognitive functions in young adults of both sexes. Study: Are anxiety and depression associated with cognition and cardiovascular function in young male and female adults? Image Credit: tadamichi/Shutterstock.com Background Mental […]

Volition Presents Breakthrough Liquid Biopsy Blood Test Method for Early-stage Cancer

  HENDERSON, Nev., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –VolitionRX Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) (“Volition”), a multi-national epigenetics company, has unveiled what it believes to be an entirely new cancer detection method at ESMO 2023¹, the annual congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology. In early-stage cancer, it is difficult to detect cancer-derived circulating tumor DNA […]

Managing Side Effects of Leukemia Treatment: Fatigue, Infections, Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Issues, Appetite Loss, Hair Loss, Nerve Damage

Some chemotherapy drugs cause diarrhea. Others lead to constipation. These gastrointestinal side effects will go away when you finish treatment. In the meantime, there are things you can do to manage them. For diarrhea, drink extra water and other clear liquids to stay hydrated, recommends the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Eat foods that are easy […]