Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a global health concern, being the leading cause of death worldwide. Stress and conditions like Cushing's Syndrome have sparked interest in cortisol, often called the 'stress hormone, ' as a biomarker for CVD risk. Cortisol is produced and released through the Hypotha
Ever wondered why certain bike crashes happen so often on UK roads? Let's dive into three common types: overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes. Research has mostly focused on intersection crashes, but what about those that happen on road segments? This study aims to shed light on the risk factors fo
Did you know that people with schizophrenia could be at a higher risk for heart issues? A recent study had some interesting findings. They looked at the heart's left ventricle, which can increase in size, and this is not good news. This issue, called cardiac hypertrophy, can lead to heart failure an
So, you might know that smoking and high cholesterol aren’t great for your health, but did you know they can increase your chances of a rotator cuff tear? Yep, that’s right. When these bad habits team up with other conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, they can create a perfect storm for
Ever wondered why a tiny worm called Echinococcus multilocularis is causing trouble in Hungary? This little guy is the culprit behind human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), a health issue that's been on the rise. Over the past five years, almost two-thirds of the country's 40 known cases popped up. So
Heart attacks, especially those caused by blocked arteries, are quite common and can be deadly. A recent study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to find out how much adults knew about heart attack symptoms and risks. Researchers talked to lots of people, from college students to older adults, who live
Breast cancer is a significant health concern, being the most common cancer among women globally. To effectively prevent it, understanding modifiable risk factors is crucial. One such factor that's gaining attention is sleep. Various sleep aspects, like duration, quality, disorders, medication use,
Researchers have been asking a crucial question: does delivering a baby too early increase the risk of serious health issues for the mother? To find an answer, they looked at data from a large group of women who gave birth before the 37th week of pregnancy, known as preterm birth. The study aimed to
Do you or someone you know take anti-seizure meds for focal seizures? You might be using one of the newer drugs like lacosamide, eslicarbazepine acetate, perampanel, brivaracetam, or cenobamate. While these medicines help control seizures, they also come with some serious side effects that doctors s
In the bustling city of Cape Town, many young women who have left school are facing a daunting set of challenges. A new study delved into the surprising connections between these girls' actions and their potentially dangerous decisions. Researchers sat down with 500 young women to chat about their b
