Weight gain is a common phenomenon during pregnancy, but excessive gain may be a sign of adverse health issues for mothers. According to a recent study of pregnant women with low-risk pregnancy complications in Singapore, approximately 60% of them either gained too little or too much weight during pregnancy. Exceeding the recommended weight gain was […]
A major international brain autopsy study of women who had experienced intimate partner violence reveals substantial damage in the brain, but no evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the neurodegenerative disease recognized among contact sports athletes who sustain repeated head trauma. The international collaboration was led by a team from the Brain Injury Research Center […]
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In honour of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2023, the World Avocado Organization is putting the limelight on a powerful ally for those looking to reduce their risk of disease – the avocado. In a world inundated with processed foods laden with excessive sugars, salts, and artificial additives, rates of diabetes across the world […]
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Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of technology has delivered a range of inspired and practical gadgets. Many can assist us when caring […]
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How Common are Heart Attacks? Hospital admission following a heart attack stand at around 100,000 a year in the UK. The earlier someone seeks help if they suspect the are having a heart attack, the better the prognosis. Currently the survival rate is about 7 in 10. However, there are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac […]
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people have the misconception that heart attacks only happen to men and this has led to thousands of women failing to realise that they are experiencing a heart attack and consequently not seeking the necessary medical […]
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Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age identified in long-term study: Researchers from the University of Melbourne have been able to track childhood risk factors in developing obstructive sleep apnoea later in life, in the first longitudinal study of its kind. The study, published today in Respirology, shows some childhood exposures, such as parental […]
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Natural remedies: When should they be used in preference to conventional medicine? In a world where modern medicine often takes center stage, natural remedies have been gaining popularity as an alternative or complementary approach to healing. Natural remedies encompass a wide range of treatments derived from nature, including herbs, dietary changes, mindfulness practices, and more. While […]
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The increasing prevalence of hearing loss across various age groups is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. It’s no longer solely an issue for the elderly but is now affecting individuals earlier in life, setting alarm bells ringing for medical professionals. But why is this spike happening and how significant are modern risk factors? […]
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Treatment and recovery from stroke worse for women and ‘racial minorities’: A major study on people with diabetes has found that following a stroke, patients from racial minorities, experienced greater stroke severity, prolonged hospitalisation and received less specialised treatment than their white counterparts. The same data also showed that women were more likely to die if […]
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