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The 'sugar rush' myth: It actually lowers alertness and increases fatigue
Sugar does not improve mood and it can make people less alert and more tired after its consumption, according to a meta-analysis by the...
Microbiome patterns predict colorectal cancer occurrence
Gut microbiota can be used to predict the occurrence of colorectal cancer, the second most common type of cancer in women and the third...
HPV vaccination dramatically reduces risk of cervical disease
Routine vaccination of girls aged 12 or 13 years with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Scotland has led to a dramatic reduction in...
Clear link between anxiety and depression in 20s to memory loss in 50s
A large longitudinal study carried out by the University of Sussex found a clear link between episodes of depression and anxiety experienced by adults...
Presence of coronary calcium predicts heart attack risk
Identifying the presence or absence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) in a patients' arteries can help determine their future risk of a cardiac event, reports...
60-year-old weight-loss drug now also shown safe to use in the long-term
An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe and effective for longer-term treatment, according to a...
Inflammation — the possible link between heart disease and depression
People with heart disease are more likely to suffer from depression, and the opposite is also true. Now, scientists at the University of Cambridge...
The health benefits of democracy — 170-country study
Life expectancy improved more quickly in countries that switched to democracy over the past 50 years and there were fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease,...
Just a cigarette a day in pregnancy doubles Sudden Infant Death risk
Smoking any cigarettes – even only one a day – during pregnancy more than doubles the risk of unexpected sudden infant death (SUID). Quitting...
Persons with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of head injuries
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have approximately 30% higher risk of head injuries, and 50% higher risk of traumatic brain injuries than persons without Alzheimer’s...
Pure Omega 3 reduces risk of total ischaemic events
Taking a high dose of icosapent ethyl – a pure and stable prescription form of the omega-3 fatty acid known as EPA – significantly...
C-sections carry much higher mortality risk in Africa
The death rate among women undergoing a caesarean to deliver a baby is about 50 times higher in Africa than in most wealthy nations,...
50 is the new 40 for safe child-birth— large Israeli study
Thanks to medical and technological advancements, the age at which a woman can give birth has gradually increased and "50 is the new 40...
Women call ambulances for heart attack husbands but not themselves
Women call an ambulance for husbands, fathers and brothers with heart attack symptoms but not for themselves. Women are also more likely to have...
Major bleeding risk with warfarin and aspirin together
Combination warfarin and aspirin therapy was associated with significantly increased bleeding but similar observed rates of thrombosis and mortality, found a seven-year US study....
Moderate drinking harms rather than protects heart health
A study of more than 17,000 US adults shows that moderate alcohol consumption – seven to 13 drinks per week – substantially raises one's...
Growing up in green surroundings significantly lessens risk of mental disorders
Children who grow up with greener surroundings have up to 55% less risk of developing various mental disorders later in life. This is shown...
Annual non-invasive test effective for colon cancer screening
A US meta-analysis of 31 studies and 120.255 participants found that average risk patients can safely opt for an easy-to-use Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)...
Sleep catch-up does not reverse metabolic disruption from sleep loss
Weekend recovery or catch-up sleep does not appear to be an effective countermeasure strategy to reverse sleep loss induced disruptions of metabolism, found a...
Background music may actually hamper creativity
The popular view that music enhances creativity has been challenged by researchers who say it has the opposite effect. Psychologists from the University of...
Small pioneering study offers hope to Parkinson's patients
People with Parkinson’s disease have been fitted with an implant that can deliver drugs directly to the brain through a port in the side...
Diet drinks increases stroke risk by 23% in post-menopausal women
Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked...
Allium vegetables may substantially reduce colorectal cancer risk
Consumption of allium vegetables – which include garlic, leeks, and onions – was linked with a substantially reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in...
Aspirin reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by 40%
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the US and advanced colorectal polyps are a major risk factor. The...
Survival data on hip and knee replacements from 6 countries over 25 years
After reviewing thousands of case studies going back 25 years across six countries, generalisable survival data is now available for the first time to...
Body-building protein supplement has potential for brain harm
People taking the protein supplement L-norvaline - an ingredient widely used in body building supplements and promoted as a compound that can boost workouts...
Physiological age a better predictor of survival than chronological age
Physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age, even after adjusting for sex, smoking, body mass index, statin use, diabetes, hypertension,...
Exercise better than meds to reduce dangerous visceral fat
Exercise resulted in greater reduction in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) relative to weight loss than did pharmacological interventions, found a US meta-analysis.
Researchers at University...
Earlier marijuana smoking linked with higher sperm concentration
Men who have smoked marijuana at some point in their life had significantly higher concentrations of sperm when compared with men who have never...
Concussion: Aerobic exercise helps adolescent athletes recover faster
Adolescent athletes who sustained concussions while playing a sport recovered more quickly when they underwent a supervised, aerobic exercise regimen, a study has found.
The...
Considerable added benefit for new drug in the prophylaxis of migraine
The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) has found, overall, ndication of a considerable added benefit of erenumab, a new...
Extreme exercise and middle-aged athletes' hearts
For the past decade or so, there's been increasing concern that high-volume, high-intensity exercise could injure the heart. A large US study found that...
2011 guidelines on management of gonorrhoea updated
A new guideline on the management of gonorrhoea has been issued by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, says a MDmagazine report....
Fasting may boost metabolic activity, slow ageing
Fasting may help people lose weight, but a small new Japanese study suggests going without food may also boost human metabolic activity, generate antioxidants,...
More post-surgery deaths than from TB, HIV and malaria combined
Around the world 4.2m people die every year within 30 days after surgery – with half of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income...
Intensive BP control reduces risk of mild cognitive impairment
Intensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor of early dementia, in...
High waist-to-stature ratio reflects increased CVD risk
Health experts have warned for years that men and women with excess abdominal fat run a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems. However, individuals...
Early rising linked to greater well-being — large genomic analysis
A large-scale genomic analysis has revealed some of the inner workings of the body clock, shedding new light on how it links to mental...
Body-painting protects against bloodsucking insects
A study by researchers from Sweden and Hungary shows that white, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect bites. It is the...
Early treatment of MS symptoms delays progression to disability
An international study finds multiple sclerosis treatments have long-term benefits, and that early treatment is important. The Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne-led...