Monthly Archives: August 2018
Earlier diabetes diagnosis, linked to greater heart risk
People diagnosed at an early age also have lower life expectancy
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age is associated with more...
Dementia risk increases in older adults after dialysis
New research shows a higher rate of dementia in older adults after initiation of hemodialysis
Older patients on hemodialysis often experience a significant decline in...
Cutting down salt intake isn’t always healthy: Lancet
Sodium reduction programmes may only be appropriate for communities with very high salt intake
A new study shows that for the vast majority of communities,...
Worried about your sperm count? Change your underwear
A study has found that men who wear boxer shorts have higher sperm concentration than those who wear tighter underwear
Men who wear boxer shorts...
To avoid C-sec, induce labour at 39 weeks, says study
Researchers from University of Texas Medical Branch found babies born to women induced at 39 weeks were just as healthy
Inducing labor in first-time mothers at...
More accurate test to diagnose heart attacks faster
The new test can be administered in emergency rooms
A new high sensitivity blood test for cardiac troponin rules out heart attack in emergency room...
Worried about your growing girth? It could be the drunchies
The urge to eat salty unhealthy foods while having a drink could add to the trend of growing obesity the world over
If you are...
Meditation session betters thinking skills, even in 1st timers
Study shows that a short meditation session betters cognitive skills even in people doing it for the first timeEven a short session of meditation...
ADHD medications: methylphenidate should be first option for kids
Study compared the effectiveness and side effects of amphetamines (including lisdexamfetamine), atomoxetine, bupropion, clonidine, guanfacine, methylphenidate, and modafinil
Of the drugs available for attention-deficit hyperactivity...
Exercise can reduce risk of heart rhythm disorder in obese people
New study indicates that exercise can reduce risk of atrial fibrillation in severely obese people (BMI greater than 30)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most...
