Anita Goundry, 55, from Co Durham hit rock bottom after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia – but went on to find love with new husband Gary. Here, she shares her story with Metro. ‘I was in my early forties and doing what I loved best – riding my motorbike with the wind in […]
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Traumatic brain injury under-recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, says new study
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of long-term disability and premature death, especially among military personnel and those playing contact sports. Substantial research has examined acute and chronic neurological consequences of TBI; however, non-neurological conditions associated with TBI are understudied. A new review paper by investigators from Mass General Brigham presents key findings […]
You should be using a humidifier when you sleep — just not for the reason you may think
For many of us, humidifiers and sickness go hand in hand. Feeling a cold, cough, or the flu coming on? Instinctively, you grab your humidifier from storage, give it a quick clean and set it up by your bed — then hope for the best. But experts like Dr. Arfa Babaknia, family medicine physician and medical […]
Young children found to do better at school if their dads read and play with them
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Can a Drug for Overactive Bladder Prevent Heart Failure?
TOPLINE: The drug mirabegron, used to treat overactive bladder disease, when added to standard treatment did not improve either left ventricular mass index or diastolic function over 12 months among patients with pre–heart failure (pre-HF) structural heart disease who were at risk of developing or worsening HF. METHODOLOGY: Interventions for patients with asymptomatic pre-HF may […]
Single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis reveals immune cell heterogeneity in five autoimmune diseases
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Study Confirms Psoriasis Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk
TOPLINE: In a large cross-sectional study, nearly one third of patients with severe psoriasis met criteria for coronary microvascular dysfunction. METHODOLOGY: Prior studies with small sample sizes have shown that coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) predicts poor cardiovascular outcomes in patients with severe psoriasis. In a prospective multi-center study, researchers enrolled 448 patients with moderate to […]
A new COVID booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends new COVID-19 booster vaccines for all—but many who need them most won’t get them. About 75% of people in the United States appear to have skipped last year’s bivalent booster, and nothing suggests uptake will be better this time around. “Urging people to get boosters has really […]
Jessica Alba Revealed She No Longer Does This Mental Health Step With Her Teenage Daughters
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Jessica Alba just dropped major news about the mental health step she and her teenage daughters have taken. After years of doing so, Alba revealed that she no longer joins her daughters’ therapy sessions. […]
Hospital prices vary for those who call to ask, report shows
Hospitals in the United States may quote vastly different prices for their services—depending on how you find that information, according to a new study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine. In this cross-sectional study of 60 U.S. hospitals, there was a significant difference in prices found online and those given over the phone to “secret […]