Oncology & Cancer
Does intermittent fasting increase or decrease risk of cancer?
Research over the years has suggested intermittent fasting has the potential to improve our health and reduce the likelihood of developing cancer.
Sep 7, 2024
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Coronary Heart Disease
Cardiology
Effects and consequences of cardiac metabolism in the elderly
A new editorial was published in Aging on August 19, 2024, entitled, "Cardiac metabolism in the elderly: effects and consequences."
Sep 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Research shows regular mobile phone is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Large trial suggests AI for heart scans may benefit decision making for less-experienced clinicians
A large randomized trial showed no significant differences to demonstrate that using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinical decision-making in assessing heart ultrasounds is as effective as current practice at identifying ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Cardiology
Optical coherence tomography shown to outperform conventional angiography for stent guidance in complex cases
Using optimal coherence tomography (OCT) to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex coronary lesions significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Cardiology
Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women
Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman's risk for cardiovascular ...
Aug 31, 2024
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Cardiology
Does low lipoprotein(a) increase the risk of diabetes? New research suggests it does not
New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a)—a parcel of fats and protein in the blood—do not cause type 2 diabetes.
Aug 29, 2024
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Cardiology
Too much time watching screens in 20s raises heart attack risk, warn experts
Spend your youth glued to your phone, computer and TV and you cut your odds of making it to 60, a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine warns.
Aug 24, 2024
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Cardiology
Researchers confirm genetic link between Alzheimer's and heart disease
Researchers at Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) Centre for Precision Health have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and ...
Aug 15, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when
It has been more than a year since the World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the virus no longer qualifies as a crisis, experts say it will only stay under control if people get vaccinated.
Aug 9, 2024
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