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Infections could trigger cardiovascular disease

Researchers find a higher risk of coronary events during the 3 months after an infection. The body’s immune response, they suggest, may explain why infections “trigger” heart attack and stroke. » Read more Source: Medical News Today

What are the signs of an upper respiratory infection?

An upper respiratory infection, or the common cold, is an infection that affects the nasal passages and throat. Treatment is usually simple, unless a person also has a chronic respiratory condition such as asthma. » Read more Source: Medical News Today

Diet rich in fried and processed foods linked to increased hypertension in black Americans

New findings suggest that diet is a major contributor for the increased risk of hypertension in black compared to white Americans. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, are part of the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study, which looks at the incidence of stroke in approximately […]

Do not give decongestants to young children for common cold symptoms

Decongestants should not be given to children under 6—and given with caution in children under 12—as there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, and their safety is unclear, say experts in The BMJ today. » Read more Source: Medical Xpress

People with asthma at higher risk of becoming obese

Obesity is known to be a risk factor for developing asthma but a new study shows that the reverse is also true: people with asthma are more likely to go on to become obese. The new research indicates that those who develop asthma as adults and those who have non-allergic asthma are at the greatest […]

Weight loss drug shows positive effect on diabetes

A new study has found that lorcaserin decreased risk for diabetes, induced diabetes remission and reduced risk of diabetes complications in obese and overweight patients. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Seed oils are best for LDL cholesterol

If you want to lower your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, called LDL or, colloquially, “bad cholesterol,” the research is clear about one thing: You should exchange saturated fats with unsaturated fat. If you want to know what you should use to sauté your dinner, that’s a harder question to answer. » Read more Source: Eurekalert

Smart bandages designed to monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds

Tufts University. “Smart bandages designed to monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds: Bandages with integrated pH and temperature sensors and electronically triggered drug release are designed to improve healing. » Read more Source: Science Daily

Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function

Researchers found that even very light workouts can increase the connectivity between parts of the brain responsible for memory formation and storage » Read more Source: Science Daily

Gene mutation points to new way to fight diabetes, obesity, heart disease

Gene mutation points to new way to fight diabetes, obesity, heart disease. Researchers say they have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the mutation a distinct advantage over those who do not. » Read more Source: NIH