Electrolytes can give the body a charge, but try not to overdo it You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them. Jun 20, 2024 0 0
Video: Exercising with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy About 1 in 500 people have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It's a condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. HCM is one of the most common causes of sudden death among young athletes and otherwise healthy ... Jun 20, 2024 0 0
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections, says researcher The rise of technology in the workplace, labor market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational health and safety field. Jun 20, 2024 0 0
Chemotherapy before surgery benefits some patients with pancreatic cancer, study finds Patients with pancreatic cancer who received chemotherapy both before and after surgery experienced longer survival rates than would be expected from surgery followed by chemotherapy, according to a new study from researchers ... Jun 20, 2024 0 20
Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits—food scientists and nutritionists explain why Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these claims, ... Jun 20, 2024 0 2
New simple test detects rare fatal genetic heart condition A team of international researchers has revealed a new, simple clinical test to detect calcium release deficiency syndrome (CRDS), a life-threatening genetic arrhythmia that causes dangerously fast heartbeats and can lead ... Jun 20, 2024 0 40
Team discovers why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese A team of international researchers, led by the University of Exeter, has discovered that people with a genetic variant that disables the SMIM1 gene have higher body weight because they expend less energy when at rest. Jun 20, 2024 1 74
Study identifies five sleep types whose changing patterns yield insights into chronic and acute conditions Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep–specifically, it might give you information about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19. Jun 20, 2024 0 32
Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Jun 20, 2024 0 0
Gut bacteria might discourage binge drinking Binge drinking significantly increases the risk of alcohol addiction. In a study published in Microbiome on June 17, a team led by University of Connecticut School of Medicine researchers reports that valeric acid, a substance ... Jun 20, 2024 0 30
