Health

Study Links Living in Poor Neighborhoods to Worse Stroke Recovery

Living in poor neighborhoods has been found to be linked to worse stroke recovery, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The study revealed that stroke survivors living in areas…

City of Laurel Pays Tribute to Wear Red Day in Honor of Faye Jackson’s Daughter

Laurel, Miss. – The City of Laurel recently paid tribute to Wear Red Day in honor of Faye Jackson’s daughter and to raise awareness about heart disease. Wear Red Day is an annual event aimed at shedding light on the…

Major Motorway Closed After Cooking Oil Spill

Major motorway closed after cooking oil spill Authorities have closed a major motorway following a cooking oil spill, causing significant disruptions to traffic. The incident has led to a search for a missing 15-year-old and the naming of a suspect…

The Positive Effects of Pranayama on Mental Health

New Delhi, Jan 31 – The day-to-day demands of the contemporary world can take a toll on our mental health, causing stress, anxiety, and depression. When left unaddressed, these conditions can lead to a severe impact on our general well-being….

Analysis of Plasma Antibody Levels in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Analysis of related factors of plasma antibody levels in patients with severe and critical COVID-19 By Yudi Xie, Yang Xia, Haixia Xu, Jue Wang, Wei Zhang, Ling Li & Zhong Liu Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to impact global public…

Machine Learning Used to Personalize Diuretic Treatment for Heart Failure Patients

A recent study conducted by researchers at The Texas Heart Institute and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has shown promising results in utilizing machine learning to personalize diuretic treatment for patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The…

Abnormal Proteins Found in Spinal Fluid of ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Patients

Abnormal Proteins Found in Spinal Fluid of ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Patients Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have made a significant discovery in the diagnosis and understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal…

Enzymes for Anti-Cancer Drug Synthesis Discovered

Synthetic production of the naturally occurring anti-cancer medicine paclitaxel may be one step closer with the discovery of the enzymes responsible for producing baccatin III, a complex precursor in the biosynthesis of the drug. Previous methods for synthesizing paclitaxel in…

CDC Report Highlights Resurgence of Measles Due to Vaccine Skepticism

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has highlighted a concerning trend in the United States – the resurgence of measles due to vaccine skepticism. Despite the disease being declared eradicated in the US in…

High Fish and Vegetable Intake in Infancy May Protect Against IBD

High Dietary Intake of Fish and Vegetables in Infancy May Protect Against IBD A recent study conducted at the University of Gothenburg suggests that having a high dietary intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age, along with…