Sue Hughes and Allison Shelley October 23, 2023 New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, producing a persistent inflammatory response. The findings may not only explain the link between COVID and the increased risk of cardiovascular events but mark a starting point for...
Month: <span>October 2023</span>
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Fungus in the gut linked to severe COVID-19
By Rich Haridy October 24, 2023 High levels of antibodies targeting Candida albicans, a common gut fungus, were linked to the most severe cases of COVID DepositphotosOver the last few years one of the persistent mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 infections has been the seeming randomness in how severe COVID-19 can be from person to person. Beyond those...
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Children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when bored, study shows
Reviewed by Megan Craig, M.Sc.Oct 24 2023A new study carried out at Aston University has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared to when they are in a neutral mood. Despite boredom being a common emotion experienced by many children, no research to date...
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Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes
Becky McCall October 23, 2023 HAMBURG, Germany – Use of some antibiotic and antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among people with type 2 diabetes who do not have a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), shows the first such analysis of real-world, primary care data. People with type 2 diabetes who do not...
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Study: Antiviral Med Linked to COVID Mutations That Can Spread
Ralph Ellis September 26, 2023 The antiviral COVID medication made by Merck can cause mutations in the coronavirus that occasionally spread to other people, according to a study published in the online journal Nature. There’s no evidence that molnupiravir, sold under the brand name Lagevrio, has caused the creation of more transmissible or severe variants of COVID,...
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Brain clues in the battle against long COVID: study pinpoints neuroinflammation
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Oct 25 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a public health crisis known as long-COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). A recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server analyzed the relationship between circulating markers of vascular dysfunction and neuroinflammation...
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Tai chi may slow Parkinson’s symptoms for years, study finds
SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESBy Philippa RoxbyHealth reporterTai chi may help slow down the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for several years, a Chinese study suggests. Those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications and better quality of life than those who didn’t, the researchers say. Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to...
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Women who follow the DASH diet less likely to have cognitive decline later
Experts say a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can lower the risk of cognitive decline in women. Oliver Rossi/Getty ImagesIn a new study, researchers report that women following the DASH diet had fewer signs of cognitive decline later in life.The DASH diet is high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.Experts...
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AstraZeneca submits FDA application for self-administered FluMist
News brief October 24, 2023 Lisa Schnirring AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its application for the option for its FluMist flu vaccine to be self- or caregiver-administered, which if approved will be the first vaccine available for self-administration or by caregivers, offering another option for...
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Could brain mapping transform how we predict and treat psychosis?
by Wellcome Trust Credit: Human Brain ProjectPsychotic disorders affect around one in 100 people globally and are among the most severe mental health problems. Early intervention is crucial to reduce the impact of psychosis, but diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. And despite progress, the underlying mechanisms of psychosis are not fully understood. There’s evidence to...