A standard practice for colonoscopy completion
Background and objectives Terminal ileum intubation is considered the completion step of colonoscopy and is usually performed to…
Physical function metrics improve mortality prediction in elderly heart failure patients
Current models of mortality risk after heart failure (HF) rely primarily on cardiac-specific clinical variables and may underestimate…
Researchers link ultra-endurance running to accelerated red blood cell aging
After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should.…
Extreme endurance exercise pushes red blood cells toward accelerated aging
Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according…
Nighttime heart attacks cause less damage due to neutrophil circadian rhythms
Heart attacks that occur at night are less severe than those that strike during the day. A new…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
Poor dietary iron weakens lung memory T cells after flu infection
Even when immune memory cells form in the lung after influenza infection, insufficient dietary iron leaves them less…
Earlier blood transfusion reduces heart complications post-surgery in high-risk patients
An earlier blood transfusion- done when hemoglobin levels were higher – after major general or vascular surgery among…
What to Eat and Why It Matters
IntroductionThe role of iron in human healthIron-rich foodsIron content of selected foodsHealth benefits of ironRecommended intake and deficiency…
Heart attacks in women under age 65 are caused by factors other than clogged arteries
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that many heart attacks in people under 65 – especially women –…
Woman Told She Was Depressed Since Childhood—22 Years Later Comes Diagnosis
A millennial woman who spent most of her life believing she was depressed has revealed the true medical…
Autism study shows vitamin D and iron deficiencies affect up to 40% of children
New research highlights that nutrient deficiencies are widespread among children with autism in Singapore, with risks tied to…