Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, a study suggests. Patients who have a long-term prescription for […]
Nearly one in ten of all deceased infants under 6 months old were infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus. A new study found that nearly one in ten of […]
Research reveals cardiovascular risk of consuming small quantities of alcohol. Drinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk […]
The closure of schools in spring 2020 had a negative effect on the health and well-being of many young people. But home-schooling also had a positive flipside for […]
Remote monitoring of health-related behaviour with wearable sensor technology is feasible for people with complex health conditions, shows a recent University of Waterloo study. “Information from wearables can […]
Patients with asthma often experience a worsening of asthmatic symptoms at night in so-called “nocturnal asthma.” According to reports, more than 50% of asthma deaths occur at night, […]
Using cannabis alongside other drugs may come with a significant risk of harmful drug-drug interactions, new research by scientists at Washington State University suggests. The researchers looked at […]
Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, […]
The biologic drug dupilumab lowers the rate of severe asthma attacks and improves lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11, researchers reported on December 9, 2021 in […]
Smoking has long been associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). However, little research has explored whether there is a similar association among men who use […]
The haze that blurs a blue sky or a beautiful skyline is caused by tiny particles called PM2.5. PM2.5 describes particulate matter, often made from pollution, less than 2.5 […]
Ensuring high levels of vaccination in children has helped to eradicate smallpox, eliminate polio in all but two countries of the world, and drive down rates of measles. […]
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