Study reveals knowledge gap of GPs in dietary advice for weight control A new study by The University of Western Australia has shown a knowledge gap in general practitioners' weight loss advice. Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Researchers find that targeting immune cells may help treat atrial fibrillation Current treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart condition characterized by fast and irregular beats that can lead to stroke and heart failure, have multiple side effects and are ineffective for preventing ... Jul 13, 2023 0 520
Chagas disease underdiagnosed in Spain, analysis concludes A high percentage of people from Latin America are infected with the parasite that causes Chagas disease. This is the conclusion of an analysis of nearly 3,000 people from countries where the disease is endemic and who attended ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk School's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer's also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly—and at unhealthy levels. Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency For Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizure control. A 2020 study found that fasting during Ramadan significantly improved the frequency ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes A new study published in the BMJ's Archives of Disease in Childhood has found young people of both sexes who were hospitalized due to burns were less likely to finish high school than their peers. Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Study finds a stronger placebo effect for those who believe sham medical treatments are personalized If you believe a medical treatment was developed specifically for you, it may be more effective, especially if you want to be seen as unique, according to new research from McGill University. Jul 13, 2023 0 1
Controlled cruelty: New study finds aggression can arise from successful self-control A new study by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found that aggression is not always the product of poor self-control but, instead, often can be the product of successful self-control in order to inflict greater ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Scientists build a healthy dietary pattern using ultra-processed foods Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center led a study that demonstrates it is possible to build a healthy diet with 91% of the calories coming from ultra-processed ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Low muscle mass and level of body fat could make people more vulnerable to COVID, study suggests Levels of muscle mass and body fat play a pivotal role in COVID-19 prognosis and recovery, according to new University of Alberta research. Jul 13, 2023 0 0
