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Desk-based jobs associated with lower risk of poor cognition

People who work in jobs that require less physical activity - typically office and desk-based jobs - are at a lower risk of subsequent poor cognition than those whose work is more physically active, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge.

7 Jul 2020

Early life BMI linked to cardiovascular disease signs at 11-12 years

Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of cardiovascular disease at 11-12 years of age, according to a new study led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI).

7 Jul 2020

Unique photonic device could pave the way for a breakthrough in medical implants

Over the past few decades, medical technology seen various advances in terms of the scope and efficiency of implant devices.

7 Jul 2020

7 in 10 U.S. adults worry poor health will limit their life experiences, survey finds

Seven in 10 U.S. adults worry poor health will prevent them from doing all the things they'd like to do in life, according to a new survey from the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

7 Jul 2020

‘Please tell me my life is worth a LITTLE of your discomfort,’ nurse pleads

When an employee told a group of 20-somethings they needed face masks to enter his fast-food restaurant, one woman fired off a stream of expletives. "Isn't this Orange County?" snapped a man in the group. "We don't have to wear masks!"

7 Jul 2020

Extra weight gain during lockdown could have significant health implications, cardiologist warns

Many more of us could have diabetes and high blood pressure if we don't lose the extra weight we've put on during lockdown, a renowned cardiologist at Keele University has warned.

7 Jul 2020

Life beyond COVID seclusion: Seniors see challenges and change ahead

Months into the coronavirus pandemic, older adults are having a hard time envisioning their "new normal."

7 Jul 2020

Faulty immune response to SARS-CoV-2 one of the main causes of death

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in July 2020 describes the organ and tissue-specific spread of the virus causing the current COVID-19 pandemic, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

7 Jul 2020

Coronary calcium scoring can help doctors make the right recommendation about statin therapy

Your doctor tells you that you need a statin to lower your cholesterol and reduce your heart attack risk. You don't like taking medicine and your friend tells you that he had achy muscles after he started a statin. You wonder if you should listen to your doctor or go without the medicine.

6 Jul 2020

Study results do not show benefit of proteomic analysis for detecting diabetic nephropathy

One of the consequences of diabetes mellitus, particularly if accompanied by high blood pressure (hypertension), can be a chronic kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), which can lead to permanent failure of the kidneys (end-stage renal disease).

6 Jul 2020

Short, frequent walks in blue spaces may have a positive effect on well-being and mood

Short, frequent walks in blue spaces--areas that prominently feature water, such as beaches, lakes, rivers or fountains--may have a positive effect on people's well-being and mood, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.

6 Jul 2020

National Psoriasis Foundation announces $3.28 million in research grants and fellowships

The National Psoriasis Foundation, NPF, is proud to announce the awarding of $3.28 million in research grants and fellowships in 2020.

6 Jul 2020

Injuries could increase for players returning to contact sports after prolonged training restrictions

As professional sports look to make a phased return behind closed doors across much of Europe, researchers from the University of Bath caution that the prolonged individual training players have been exposed to for months is insufficient to help athletes maintain the physical fitness and mental strength they need for competition.

6 Jul 2020

Study reveals key role of a protein in regulating scar tissue growth after heart attacks

New UCLA research conducted in mice could explain why some people suffer more extensive scarring than others after a heart attack.

6 Jul 2020

‘I couldn’t let her be alone’: A peaceful death amid the COVID scourge

As her mother lay dying in a Southern California hospital in early May, Elishia Breed was home in Oregon, 800 miles away, separated not only by the distance, but also by the cruelty of the coronavirus.

6 Jul 2020

Study: Hypertension medications can also reduce risk of colorectal cancer

Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure may also reduce patients' colorectal cancer risk, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 Jul 2020

Highly effective and safe nanocrystal can fight against dangerous doses of radiation

Despite the wide application of radiation in diagnostics and treatments, there is still no magic material to protect people from radiation exposure.

6 Jul 2020

Coronavirus crisis disrupts treatment for another epidemic: Addiction

Shawn Hayes was thankful to be holed up at a city-run hotel for people with COVID-19.

6 Jul 2020

Asthma does not appear to increase the risk of COVID-19, shows study

Asthma does not appear to increase the risk for a person contracting COVID-19 or influence its severity, according to a team of Rutgers researchers.

6 Jul 2020

Research suggests protective effect of influenza vaccine against COVID-19 severity and mortality

A new study involving over 92,000 patients with COVID-19 in Brazil shows that the odds of severe disease, ventilatory support requirement, and death are reduced with a recent trivalent flu vaccine. This seems to indicate that these vaccines should be used as widely as possible to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19, especially among high-risk groups. The study is published on the preprint server medRxiv* in June 2020.

5 Jul 2020

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Desk-based jobs associated with lower risk of poor cognition

Early life BMI linked to cardiovascular disease signs at 11-12 years

Unique photonic device could pave the way for a breakthrough in medical implants

7 in 10 U.S. adults worry poor health will limit their life experiences, survey finds

‘Please tell me my life is worth a LITTLE of your discomfort,’ nurse pleads

Extra weight gain during lockdown could have significant health implications, cardiologist warns

Life beyond COVID seclusion: Seniors see challenges and change ahead

Faulty immune response to SARS-CoV-2 one of the main causes of death

Coronary calcium scoring can help doctors make the right recommendation about statin therapy

Study results do not show benefit of proteomic analysis for detecting diabetic nephropathy

Short, frequent walks in blue spaces may have a positive effect on well-being and mood

National Psoriasis Foundation announces $3.28 million in research grants and fellowships

Injuries could increase for players returning to contact sports after prolonged training restrictions

Study reveals key role of a protein in regulating scar tissue growth after heart attacks

‘I couldn’t let her be alone’: A peaceful death amid the COVID scourge

Study: Hypertension medications can also reduce risk of colorectal cancer

Highly effective and safe nanocrystal can fight against dangerous doses of radiation

Coronavirus crisis disrupts treatment for another epidemic: Addiction

Asthma does not appear to increase the risk of COVID-19, shows study

Research suggests protective effect of influenza vaccine against COVID-19 severity and mortality

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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