Do women or men make the best doctors? (HealthDay)—When you're hospitalized, you'll want qualified medical professionals treating you, but does it matter if your doctor is a man or a woman? Jul 19, 2021 0 1
Pregnant mom's diet may influence baby's cardiovascular health A pregnant woman's diet and other lifestyle factors may change how her baby's genes work in a way that can affect the child's cardiovascular health by age 8 or 9, new research has found. Jul 19, 2021 0 4
Shock therapy safe, effective for tough-to-treat depression (HealthDay)—"Shock" therapy often helps lift severe depression, but fear and stigma can deter patients from getting it. Now a large new study is confirming the treatment's safety. Jul 19, 2021 0 6
Appearance-related anxiety and the tool helping people post-lockdown After more than a year of restrictions, many people are apprehensive about socializing freely again. But for people with visible differences, and those who suffer appearance related anxiety, that thought might be particularly ... Jul 19, 2021 0 2
Firefighters found to have persistent lung damage from Fort McMurray wildfire Firefighters at the center of the battle against the massive Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016 have persistent lung damage, according to new findings published by a University of Alberta occupational health research team. Jul 19, 2021 0 2
A simple compound to control complex gut microbes Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) have discovered that acetate, a major metabolite produced by some intestinal bacteria, is involved in regulating other intestinal bacteria. Specifically, ... Jul 19, 2021 0 71
New Zealand drug agency provides model to insulate NICE from impacts of trade deals UK policymakers preparing trade deals post-Brexit can learn important lessons from New Zealand's 'unique drug agency' the Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC), if prices for therapies and access to key drugs are to ... Jul 19, 2021 0 1
Championing chrononutrition with protein, the morning elixir for muscle growth Proteins constitute an essential dietary component that help in the growth and repair of the body. Composed of long chains of amino acids, proteins promote the growth of skeletal muscles, the group of muscles that help us ... Jul 19, 2021 0 8
Emphysema research narrows in on FCHSD1 protein Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes illness and death worldwide. It is characterized by destruction of the walls of tiny air sacs in the lungs—known as emphysema—and a decline in lung function. Little ... Jul 19, 2021 0 93
Monkeypox case confirmed in U.S. resident, threat of spread is low (HealthDay)—A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in an American who had recently traveled to Nigeria, U.S. health officials reported. Officials believe the threat of the virus spreading to others is low. Jul 19, 2021 0 2
