Ever wondered why some people experience heart issues after recovering from COVID-19? Scientists are on the case, trying to uncover how the virus might harm heart tissue. One important factor is something called vascular fibrosis, which is like scarring in the blood vessels. This scarring can disrup
Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your brain health? A new study has uncovered a surprising link: living in disadvantaged areas may increase your risk for dementia and related conditions, even if you don't have any memory problems yet. Researchers found that people living in such neig
Type 2 diabetes is a major health issue worldwide, prompting countries to implement various policies to tackle it. These initiatives often target both high-risk and low-risk individuals without requiring personal financial investment. Let's explore some of these policies. For instance, making fruits
Cervical spinal cord injuries can lead to various complications, one of which is pressure ulcers, or bed sores. These sores are not only common but also trigger an increase in body-wide inflammation. This heightened inflammation can disrupt the natural healing process of the nervous system, which is
Imagine a world where biological men are allowed to compete in women's sports. Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what's happening in some places. More than 40, 000 people, including athletes and activists, have signed a petition asking the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to keep men out
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big deal. It's not just about feeling a bit dizzy; it's a significant risk factor for serious stuff like heart disease, kidney problems, and strokes. Shockingly, only 14% of patients in developing countries manage to keep their blood pressure under control.
In several Asian nations, children are inundated with commercials for junk food and sugary drinks while watching TV. The issue? Governments haven't put strict rules in place to prevent this. As a result, childhood obesity is skyrocketing, putting kids on a path to serious health problems later in li
Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia
Every day, we're exposed to chemicals called PBDEs. Though we try to stop using them, they still sneak into our bodies and even into our babies when they're still inside the womb. Scientists studied pregnant rats to see how PBDEs enter the placenta which connects mom and baby. They divided the rats
Ever wondered how much salt is too much for your heart? Well, scientists have been digging into this question for a while now. They've looked at a bunch of studies that review the impact of sodium intake on our blood pressure and heart health. The goal? To figure out how certain we can be about the
