Calculator assesses 30-year heart risk for young adults
Just as saving for retirement starts early, so should protecting your heart. A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces…
Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages
A new evidence review reveals how everyday mushrooms can nudge cardiometabolic markers in the right direction and even…
Reliability of muscle architecture assessment using clinical ultrasound in post-stroke patients: a systematic review | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
A total of 130,484 records were identified. After screening titles and abstracts and removing duplicates, 44 studies underwent…
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…
People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
New research highlights crucial role of continuous walking patterns for cardiovascular benefit
An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Virtual and interactive games speed up stroke recovery, says rehabilitation expert – The South First
Research shows that gamified rehabilitation can significantly improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and upper limb function. Speaking in an…
Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That’s the result of…
New study offers hope for patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy
About one-third of patients with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder, are believed to respond…
New virtual reality training task can help stroke survivors living with visuospatial neglect
A team of researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) has developed and tested a new virtual reality…