Cardiovascular disease is a huge issue in the UK, accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. It includes a range of diseases that affect the heart and circulatory system such as coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke. There are a number of factors that can increase your risk for heart problems. … Read more
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the … Read more
Lynette Allpress, 55, began experiencing symptoms of arthritis during Covid lockdown. The retail assistant, from Brighouse, has a family history of arthritis sufferers and said she felt pain in most of her joints when it began. She told Express.co.uk: “I started with excruciating pain in most of my joints including ankles, wrists, elbows, neck and … Read more
Feb. 20, 2024 — Working out benefits us all — but women might reap more benefits from grabbing a pair of dumbbells or taking a sweaty stroll than their male counterparts. That’s according to a large new study that found women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball, or just … Read more
In a pilot study1,2,3 conducted by the Environmental Working Group and published in the February 15, 2024, issue of the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, findings revealed that 80% of Americans tested positive for chlormequat chloride, an agricultural chemical used as a pesticide and plant growth regulator.4 Moreover, the chemical was detected in … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — Junior doctors in South Korea have four days to end their walkouts, the government said Monday, or they could face prosecution or have their medical licenses suspended. About 9,000 medical interns and residents have stayed off the job since early last week to protest a government plan to increase medical school … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government gave striking young doctors four days to report back to work, saying Monday that they won’t be punished if they return by the deadline but will face indictments and suspensions of medical licenses if they don’t. About 9,000 medical interns and residents have stayed off the job … Read more
You might have heard that your body has a natural internal clock that regulates many processes, ranging from when you feel sleepy to hunger cues. This body clock also influences how you process sugar throughout the day, creating an ideal window when people with type 2 diabetes should have their breakfast, according to a diabetes … Read more
Feb. 20, 2024 – Taking a B vitamin supplement that contains niacin could put people at an increased risk of heart disease. Led by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic, the study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, showed that as many as 1 in 4 people have a higher-than-recommended level of niacin. (Niacin is also called … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to overturn a 174-year-old state law that conservatives have interpreted as an abortion ban. It’s the second legal challenge to the statute since the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated Roe v. Wade. The organization filed a petition asking the high court to … Read more
