Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish have positive effects on lipid metabolism. Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish are rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, but their health benefits seem to differ. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that Camelina sativa oil reduces the formation of fatty acid derivatives that may […]
A message about smoking and coronavirus from The British Lung Foundation‘s in-house GP, Dr Noel Baxter. The UK’s lung health awareness week from 22 – 28 June. […]
A study on children suffering from severe inflammatory symptoms shows the condition is new and distinct from Kawasaki disease. In April, researchers in the UK and several European countries with high numbers of COVID-19 cases recognised a new inflammatory syndrome in children that was similar to Kawasaki disease, a rare syndrome known to affect young […]
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Recommendations led by a team of UK-based cardiac researchers receive endorsement from the European Section for Sports Cardiology & Exercise Published paper provides practical answers to key questions posed by the international sporting community, ahead of a phased return to some professional sports, such as the Premier League football Evidence shows that regular, moderate exercise […]
STARS unveils new online Syncope Healthcare Pioneer Report to honour the memory of Dr Adam Fitzpatrick. The arrhythmia community suffered a great loss with the unexpected death of Dr Adam Fitzpatrick on Sunday 19th January 2020. STARS and its sister charities have lost a passionate and committed member of our ‘team’; the healthcare community has […]
74% of the Public support Government action on obesity in the wake of emerging links with COVID-19. Polling shows strong backing for action on junk food marketing and promotions. Emerging research suggests there is a link between obesity and adverse outcomes from COVID-19; and now people want the government to address obesity with policy interventions […]
On the 20th May 2020, the law concerning organ donation in England changed. The decision as to whether or not to donate, remains yours. Record your decision through the organ donor website and ensure your family are aware of your wishes. Tragically, last year over 400 people in the UK died whilst waiting for an […]
Shandong University Researchers Develop ECMO Proto Device in Aid of Fighting COVID-19. After the COVID-19 outbreak, the name ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) has caught the eyes of the public. Regarded as the last resort to save severe COVID-19 patients, ECMO is used to sustain breathing for patients with severe cardio-pulmonary failure by providing continuous extracorporeal […]
Christoph Binder, Professor of Atherosclerosis Research at MedUni Vienna, is to coordinate an international research network investigating the role of B cells in cardiovascular disease. The project is being funded by the Leducq Foundation within the scope of a Transatlantic Networhttps://www.virginia.eduks of Excellence programme with a sum of 6.5 million US dollars (€5.9 million). B […]
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New study shows that dietary and physical activity intervention reduces LDL cholesterol level in children. An individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary intervention reduced the plasma LDL cholesterol concentration of primary school children, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The findings of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) […]
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