A study conducted in London in people over 60 showed as short a period as two hours walking along the busy Oxford Street could be detrimental to health. The ones who experienced the effects were not only the participants who...
A study conducted in London in people over 60 showed as short a period as two hours walking along the busy Oxford Street could be detrimental to health. The ones who experienced the effects were not only the participants who...
Read MoreChinese researchers have found an association between bronchiectasis and an artery condition that can lead to heart problems. The findings highlight the importance of early screening for blood vessel changes, the researchers...
Read MoreThe virus responsible for Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) may also infect humans through their intestinal tracts, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the US journal Science Advances, indicated that MERS...
Read MoreBetween 2005 and 2014, the prevalence of chronic conditions increased across all segments of the childbearing population, according to a study published online in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Lindsay K Admon, MD, from the...
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Opioid use is not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.
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Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is the most common non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) species, with the prevalence of NTM infection increasing in recent years.
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Lung tissue samples grown on the International Space Station have arrived back on Earth and could help scientists learn how space travel affects breathing.
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According to media reports, the latest Republican-led effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act has stalled, as several GOP senators announced they would not support the Graham-Cassidy legislation.
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Avocado seed husks contain a variety of chemical compounds that could help to kill viruses, combat heart problems, and even treat cancer.
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Children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds were at higher risk for atherosclerosis,...
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US News & World Report has released its 2017-18 Best Hospitals rankings, awarding the Mayo Clinic the top overall spot on its “Honor Roll.” In pulmonology, National Jewish Health was ranked #1.
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Stat News reports on a study that questions news reports about first responders and children...
Read MoreJAMA Cardiology reports a substantial reduction in racial differences in survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest, with a greater improvement in survival among black patients compared with white patients.
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Exposure to dangerous particles on the job can lead to interstitial lung disease,...
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Some cytokines can act as markers for potential TB recurrence in patients being treated with...
Read MoreTransfers of children between hospitals in Massachusetts increased by 36% between 2002 and 2014, Reuters reports. The research showed consolidation of care into regional centers for both adults and children over the decade...
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Doctors are warning users not to snort a new chocolate “energy” powder called “Coco Loko.”
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Healio reports on a large study that assessed cancer risk in patients taking aspirin wth and...
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Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have mapped the structure of the...
Read MoreScientists at York University have found that beta blockers may alter gene expression. “We discovered that beta blockers largely reverse the pathological pattern of gene expression observed in heart failure,” said...
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Results from several preliminary studies presented at SLEEP 2017 and reported by Healio suggest...
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Researchers in France report a 79% increased risk of developing adult arthritis for children who were exposed to secondhand smoke.
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Cirrhosis was associated with increased risk of stroke, especially hemorrhagic, in a study of more than 1.6 million Medicare beneficiaries.
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Medical News Today reports that scientists are investigating snake venom as a preventive...
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