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Proof that Lifelong Cholesterol Reduction Prevents Heart Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – “It is well accepted that coronary atherosclerosis is a chronic progressive disease that begins early in life and slowly progresses over several…
Effects of Tobacco on the Immune System
Osman Shabir, M.Sc. via News-Medical Net – Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths and illnesses within the USA, with approximately 480,000 people within the USA dying…
Researchers Announce Progress in Developing an Accurate, Noninvasive Urine Test for Prostate Cancer
Johns Hopkins Medicine via EurekAlert – Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have made significant progress toward development of a simple, noninvasive liquid biopsy test that detects prostate…
Osteoarthritis: How Running Actually Can Help
LifeBridge Health via Newswise – Not running or jogging because you think it worsens or increases your risk for osteoarthritis? You may be skipping a form of exercise that can…
Expert Who Studies History of Epidemics: ‘Panic May Be the Worst Possible Response’
Virginia Tech via Newswise – A Virginia Tech professor who studies the history of international epidemics says the United States “should look to history for guidance on how to interpret…
Fatty Fish Protect Against Type II Diabetes
Sarah Moore via News-Medical Net – A new study has revealed that the environmental pollutants that contaminate the fish we consume stop them from protecting us from type 2 diabetes.…
Eating a Vegetarian Diet Rich in Nuts, Vegetables, Soy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – “Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability…” Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – People who…
New Compounds May Help Stop the Spread of the Coronavirus
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Amid the global health crisis of the coronavirus (COVID-19), scientists from around the world are racing to find a treatment to…
Two Sides of a Coin: Our Own Immune Cells Damage the Integrity of the Blood-Brain Barrier
Nagoya University via EurekAlert – The blood-brain barrier is a layer of cells that covers the blood vessels in the brain and regulates the entry of molecules from the blood…
What to Eat & What Not to Eat for Optimal Mental and Brain Health According to a Nutritional Psychiatrist
Dr. Caroline Leaf – How you think affects how you eat, because the food you eat is determined by your specific choices and desires. But did you know that what…
Fine Particle Air Pollution Linked with Poor Kidney Health
American Society of Nephrology (ASN) via Newswise – It’s known that breathing in air pollution can have detrimental health effects beyond the lungs, but few studies have shown how it…
Sugar Gets the Red Light From Consumers in New Study
University of Nottingham via EurekAlert – Researchers have found that sugar content is the most important factor for people when making healthy food choices – overriding fat and salt. A…
How to Prevent the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Rachael Link, MS, RD via Dr. Axe – As cases of coronavirus continue climbing, scientists have been scrambling to control the virus and find new ways to fight infection. But…
Novel Transplant Technique Revives Donor Hearts That Had Stopped Beating
Vanderbilt University Medical Center via Newswise – In the first such procedures in Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has successfully used technology to bring two donor hearts that stopped beating…
Study Finds Trend Toward Benefit in Using Blood-Clotting Agent for Bleeding Stroke
American Stroke Association via EurekAlert – American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late breaking science news release. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2020 — A common medication that reduces bleeding…
