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Nasal swab tests can predict COVID-19 disease severity, study finds
TA wide variety of COVID-19 symptoms exist, ranging from mild to severe, and while current strains of the virus generally cause milder symptoms, those with co-morbidities are still at an exponentially greater risk of severe disease. A wide variety of COVID-19 symptoms exist, ranging from mild to severe, and while current strains of the virus […]
The Truth About Gluten Allergies
If you feel sick or uncomfortable after eating foods like bread or pasta, you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. But does that mean you have a “gluten allergy”? Not exactly. The truth is that many people with these symptoms have gluten sensitivity, or they […]
Gut microbes play key role in regulating stress responsiveness throughout the day, research finds
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body’s circadian rhythms. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Causal relationship seen between GERD and hypertension
There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Dementia risk rises with any amount of alcohol use, new study suggests
There is no level of alcohol consumption that does not increase the risk of dementia among drinkers, according to a new study. Read more Source: Medical News Today
Many US adults with uncontrolled hypertension are unaware of hypertension status
More than half of adults with uncontrolled hypertension are unaware that they have hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in JAMA Network Open. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Can sleeping on your back increase your risk for Alzheimer’s disease?
Everyone has a favorite position in which they like to sleep. Some people sleep on their sides, which is known as a lateral recumbent position. Some sleep on their stomachs — called prone sleeping — while others sleep on their back, known as supine sleeping. Now, a new study recently presented at the Alzheimer’s Association […]
Five facts about atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It’s the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially serious condition in which the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or in an irregular pattern. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Low-carb diets may support heart health, but how nutritious are they?
Due to their restrictive nature, low-carbohydrate diets, which provide less than 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, are often viewed as nutrient-deficient diets. However, a recent study analyzed the calorie and nutrient levels provided by well-planned low- and very-low-carbohydrate diet plans, suggesting they can meet some of the nutrient needs of certain populations, particularly middle-aged […]
A new app uses smartphone technology to ‘uncuff’ blood pressure monitoring
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are pioneering a new approach to blood pressure monitoring—using the devices we carry with us every day. Read more Source: Medical Xpress