Histamine may protect against heart and kidney damage
2 HRS AGO - Research using a mouse model of cardiorenal syndrome finds that histamine and a histamine agonist Expand
2 HRS AGO - Research using a mouse model of cardiorenal syndrome finds that histamine and a histamine agonist protect against kidney and heart damage. Collapse
Lithium microdose could stop Alzheimer’s from advancing
17 HRS AGO - According to a new study in rats, very small concentrations of lithium may help improve markers of Expand
17 HRS AGO - According to a new study in rats, very small concentrations of lithium may help improve markers of Alzheimer's disease, even in late preclinical stages. Collapse
Could air pollution increase heart attack risk?
1 DAY AGO - A recent study investigating the impact of pollution concludes that exposure to ultrafine Expand
1 DAY AGO - A recent study investigating the impact of pollution concludes that exposure to ultrafine particles may increase the risk of non-fatal heart attacks. Collapse
Blue light may aid recovery after concussion
1 DAY AGO - Just 30 minutes of blue light early in the morning may improve sleep quality and, thereby, speed Expand
1 DAY AGO - Just 30 minutes of blue light early in the morning may improve sleep quality and, thereby, speed up recovery from a mild traumatic brain injury. Collapse
Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson's?
1 DAY AGO - Scientists recently tested probiotics in a roundworm model of Parkinson’s. A particular bacterium Expand
1 DAY AGO - Scientists recently tested probiotics in a roundworm model of Parkinson’s. A particular bacterium had a protective effect and improved symptoms. Collapse
What are the true costs of smell loss?
2 DAYS AGO - New research shows that people who lose their sense of smell face higher exposure to other health Expand
2 DAYS AGO - New research shows that people who lose their sense of smell face higher exposure to other health risks, as well as relationship and mental health issues. Collapse
Concerns Over Plans to Limit Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
2 DAYS AGO - Longer waiting lists and discrimination against patients from poorer backgrounds could result from Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Longer waiting lists and discrimination against patients from poorer backgrounds could result from NHS proposals to tighten the criteria for atrial fibrillation ablation, a specialist says. Collapse
Hospital Installs Sleep Pods to Help Tackle Doctors' Burnout
4 DAYS AGO - Doctors at Hereford County Hospital are being encouraged to take power naps to help keep them Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Doctors at Hereford County Hospital are being encouraged to take power naps to help keep them fresh and avoid burnout. Collapse
2–3 oz of walnuts' daily may benefit heart and gut health
5 DAYS AGO - A new randomized, controlled trial suggests that eating walnuts everyday as part of a healthful Expand
5 DAYS AGO - A new randomized, controlled trial suggests that eating walnuts everyday as part of a healthful diet could improve gut health and protect the heart. Collapse
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There are fewer shark attacks but more unusual incidents
4 HRS AGO - New reports show that the number of unprovoked shark attacks has been on the decline at a global Expand
4 HRS AGO - New reports show that the number of unprovoked shark attacks has been on the decline at a global level. However, there have been more unusual incidents. Collapse
Are BAME Doctors Treated Unfairly?
20 HRS AGO - Medscape UK talks to BMA Council Chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul about black, Asian and minority ethnic Expand
20 HRS AGO - Medscape UK talks to BMA Council Chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul about black, Asian and minority ethnic doctors. Collapse
Leukemia’s unexpected link to vitamin B6
1 DAY AGO - An aggressive form of blood cancer uses vitamin B6 to rapidly divide and spread. Scientists hope Expand
1 DAY AGO - An aggressive form of blood cancer uses vitamin B6 to rapidly divide and spread. Scientists hope that this new finding will lead to better treatments. Collapse
Nasal Spray Depression Treatment Not Recommended by NICE
1 DAY AGO - Esketamine (Spravato) nasal medication for treatment-resistant depression has not been recommended Expand
1 DAY AGO - Esketamine (Spravato) nasal medication for treatment-resistant depression has not been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on cost and evidence grounds. Collapse
CDC: New cases of novel coronavirus reported in US
2 DAYS AGO - There have now been five cases of the new coronavirus in the U.S. Those affected had recently Expand
2 DAYS AGO - There have now been five cases of the new coronavirus in the U.S. Those affected had recently returned from China. The CDC say the public threat is low. Collapse
The link between abdominal fat and repeat heart attacks
2 DAYS AGO - Individuals who have experienced a heart attack and are overweight in the abdominal area are at a Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Individuals who have experienced a heart attack and are overweight in the abdominal area are at a higher risk of subsequent cardiovascular events. Collapse
Legalization may mean more cannabis and less alcohol in colleges
3 DAYS AGO - According to a recent study, the legalization of marijuana may increase its consumption in Expand
3 DAYS AGO - According to a recent study, the legalization of marijuana may increase its consumption in colleges and universities but reduce binge drinking. Collapse
Rising US temperatures may cause over 2,000 fatal injuries annually
5 DAYS AGO - Researchers find that temperature increases of 1.5°C and 2°C would cause approximately 1,600 and Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Researchers find that temperature increases of 1.5°C and 2°C would cause approximately 1,600 and 2,100 fatal injuries, respectively, per year in the U.S. Collapse
Rate of sepsis deaths 'much higher than previously estimated
5 DAYS AGO - Researchers now have more accurate data about sepsis death rates worldwide. The numbers are Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Researchers now have more accurate data about sepsis death rates worldwide. The numbers are 'alarming,' the specialists behind a new analysis note. Collapse
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Parkinson’s: New treatment targets two nerve systems at once
7 HRS AGO - Scientists have found that a noninvasive technique can successfully target two nerve systems Expand
7 HRS AGO - Scientists have found that a noninvasive technique can successfully target two nerve systems associated with Parkinson’s disease in rats. Collapse
Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy
22 HRS AGO - Scientists have successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice by using copper-based nanoparticles Expand
22 HRS AGO - Scientists have successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice by using copper-based nanoparticles and immunotherapy. Importantly, the cancer did not return. Collapse
How is diet quality linked to death risk?
1 DAY AGO - A large new study involving the data of over 37,000 adults found a link between poor quality low Expand
1 DAY AGO - A large new study involving the data of over 37,000 adults found a link between poor quality low fat and low carb diets and a higher total death risk. Collapse
Cancer: Using copper to boost immunotherapy
1 DAY AGO - Scientists have successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice by using copper-based nanoparticles Expand
1 DAY AGO - Scientists have successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice by using copper-based nanoparticles and immunotherapy. Importantly, the cancer did not return. Collapse
Could sunlight combat metabolic syndrome?
2 DAYS AGO - A series of experiments in mice demonstrate that fat cells can detect natural light. They also Expand
2 DAYS AGO - A series of experiments in mice demonstrate that fat cells can detect natural light. They also showed that a lack of sunlight can alter fat metabolism. Collapse
Could AI replace the finger prick blood sugar test?
2 DAYS AGO - A new study uses AI to detect changes in blood sugar by analyzing the heartbeat. The authors hope Expand
2 DAYS AGO - A new study uses AI to detect changes in blood sugar by analyzing the heartbeat. The authors hope that this method could replace finger prick tests. Collapse
Shingles: Does adult exposure to chickenpox lower risk?
4 DAYS AGO - New evidence suggests that being reexposed to the chickenpox virus as an adult lowers the risk of Expand
4 DAYS AGO - New evidence suggests that being reexposed to the chickenpox virus as an adult lowers the risk of developing shingles in the next 2 years by 33%. Collapse
The Natural History of Song: Is music the same everywhere?
5 DAYS AGO - In what the researchers claim is a 'new science of music,' a large-scale analysis provides Expand
5 DAYS AGO - In what the researchers claim is a 'new science of music,' a large-scale analysis provides evidence of the universality of music among human societies. Collapse
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