Novel Virus Type Uncovered – Researchers Believe It Holds Secrets of Viral Evolution
Viruses are non-living creatures, consisting of genetic material encased in a protein coat. Once the virus infects a living organism, it can replicate itself and…
Disease
Experts: Coordinated Action Needed to Avert a Brain Disease Crisis
Experts are calling for a public health campaign aimed at promoting a ‘brain-healthy lifestyle’ to reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as…
Major Meta-Analysis: Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Linked With Lower Cardiovascular Disease
People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with…
Expert Says Oils Added to Vaping Products Cause Damage to Lungs
In response to a new Mayo Clinic study which found that lung damage from vaping resembles chemical burns, Geraldine R. Britton, director of the Binghamton…
Mayo Clinic Study: Vaping Lung Injury May Be Caused by Toxic Chemical Fumes [Video]
Research into the pathology of vaping-associated lung injury is in its early stages, but a Mayo Clinic study published in The New England Journal of…
Researchers Discover a Common Medicine May Prevent Harm to Lungs From Air Pollution
A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure…
Drug Discovered With Potential to Treat Heart Attacks and Prevent Heart Failure
A potential drug to treat heart attacks and to prevent heart failure — for which no cure currently exists — may result from pioneering research…
Adults Who Lost Teeth More Prone to Heart Attack, Stroke
Tooth loss associated with higher risk of heart disease. Adults missing one or more teeth from nontraumatic events more prone to heart attack, stroke. Adults…
To Protect Against Congenital Heart Defects, Fathers-to-Be Should Avoid Alcohol Six Months Before Conception
Parental alcohol consumption linked to raised risk of congenital heart disease. Aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital…
Study Finds Cutting Back on Red Meat Has Little Impact on Health
Major Canadian-led study finds there’s no need to cut down red and processed meat consumption. Most people can continue to eat red and processed meat…
Stanford Scientists Find Potential Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
In human cell cultures, countering a defect that appears to be nearly universal among patients with Parkinson’s disease prevents death in the cells whose loss…
Study Finds Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Increased by Pesticide Exposure
On-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke in a generally healthy group of Japanese American men in…
Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplements Show Promise in Prevention of Cancer Death and Heart Attacks
Upcoming presentation to provide updates on VITAL clinical trial showing mixed results of how vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids help protect against cancer mortality…
In People With Diabetes, What Really Matters Is Fat Mass Index, Not BMI
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to new research…
Not Just Lyme Disease: Study Finds Multiple Agents of Tick-Borne Diseases
In a study published in mBio, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, Jorge Benach and Rafal Tokarz, and their co-authors at Stony Brook…
Genetic Mutation Linked to Flu-Related Heart Complications
Study in mice first to connect genes, flu, and cardiovascular problems. People with severe flu sometimes develop life-threatening heart problems, even when their hearts have…
Heart Disease Among NYC Firefighters Linked to 9/11 World Trade Center Exposure
A new study of New York City firefighters has found that exposure to 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) dust is associated with a significantly increased…
Natural ‘Breakdown’ of Chemicals May Guard Against Lung Damage in 9/11 First Responders
The presence of chemicals made as the body breaks down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates can predict whether 9/11 first responders exposed to toxic dust at…