Smoking is even worse for your heart than you might already think, new Danish research warns. “It is well known that smoking causes blocked arteries, leading to coronary heart disease and stroke,” said researcher Dr. Eva Holt, of Herlev and Gentofte Hospital in Copenhagen. “Our study shows that smoking also leads to thicker, weaker hearts,”… read on > read on >
An experimental antibody therapy for multiple sclerosis can cut symptom flare-ups by half, versus a standard treatment, a new clinical trial has found. The drug, called ublituximab, beat a standard oral medication for MS in reducing patients’ relapses — periods of new or worsening symptoms. It also proved better at preventing areas of inflammatory damage… read on > read on >
Here’s a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or grab your tennis racket. A new U.S. National Cancer Institute study found older folks who played racquet sports lowered their risk of death by 16% over a… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — With three children over the age of 10, Delaware couple Mark and Jenn Parrish thought they might be finished growing their family. Finding out Jenn was pregnant was a pleasant surprise. “It was more of a surprise when we saw the ultrasound and there were two… read on > read on >
The number of monkeypox cases around the world dropped by 21% in the last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Thursday. This significant decline may signal that the outbreak in Europe is finally waning, the WHO report suggested. WHO reported nearly 6,000 new weekly cases, with Iran and Indonesia reporting their first cases. More… read on > read on >
Lori McClintock, the wife of Northern California congressman Tom McClintock, died late last year after taking white mulberry leaf, a herb used to treat diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol, a recently released report shows. The cause of death listed in the report was dehydration due to gastroenteritis caused by “adverse effects of white mulberry leaf… read on > read on >
A rule requiring high school girls who play lacrosse to wear protective headgear is paying big dividends in Florida. Their risk of concussion is lower than that of players in states without such a mandate, a new study reports. Most states let players decide whether or not to wear protective helmets. The National Federation of… read on > read on >
An experimental new pill could boost treatment of the autoimmune disease lupus, researchers reported at the American Chemical Society’s annual meeting. The pill has been shown in mouse studies to inhibit lupus symptoms, reverse signs of organ damage, and prevent death, researchers said. Phase 2 human clinical trials are underway for the oral compound, which… read on > read on >
Vitamin D exposure, or lack of it, has long been thought to influence the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) because the disease is diagnosed more often in people in northern countries. However, new research suggests there might be an additional reason why there are fewer cases of MS in southern countries: There are more… read on > read on >
Jon Kostas, a lifelong resident of New York City, started bar-hopping at age 13. At the height of his alcoholism, he was consuming as many as 30 drinks a night. Desperate for a way out, Kostas, 32, turned to a new therapy: psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in so-called “magic mushrooms.” “It definitely affected… read on > read on >
