MONDAY, Nov. 5, 2018 (American Heart Association) — New research shows that electronic cigarettes contain chemicals that cause heart damage, adding to the growing list of concerns about their safety. The study, which will be presented Nov. 12 at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting in Chicago, investigated the effect that e-cigarettes have on […]
Mechanical ventilation ‘no increased risk’ of mortality in pregnant patients
Researchers in Columbia, South America, conducted a retrospective observational study within six hospitals to identify risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients. The study included 2,116 obstetric patients, with the median age of 26, who were admitted to the ICU and who required mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours between. Survivors […]
No Clear Benefit for Rivaroxaban After Hospital Discharge
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19, 2018 — Rivaroxaban does not lower risk of symptomatic venous thromboembolism and related death in medical patients after hospital discharge, compared to placebo, according to a study published in the Sept. 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Alex C. Spyropoulos, M.D., from Northwell Health at Lenox Hill Hospital in […]
Common anti-smoking treatment makes no difference in shisha tobacco addiction
Researchers at the University of York has shown that a drug commonly used to help smokers overcome addiction to cigarettes does not have the same effect in shisha smokers. Smoking tobacco through a waterpipe, often referred to as shisha or hookah smoking, is becoming popular, particularly among young people, across the globe. It is often […]
The 32 surprising results of spending ten-days on a high-fat diet
From better sleep to a flatter stomach and a more sculpted face: The 32 (very) surprising results of spending ten-days on a high-fat, no carb diet Tired of being tired, Victoria Woodhall tried a radical ten-day eating plan This involved eating plenty of high-fat foods while ditching all possible carbs As featured on Get The […]
Life Is Short After Dementia Diagnosis, No Matter Your Age
SUNDAY, July 22, 2018 — Your age doesn’t determine how long you’ll live after a dementia diagnosis, new research contends. “These findings suggest that, despite all efforts, and despite being younger and perhaps physically ‘healthier’ than older people, survival time in people with young-onset dementia has not improved since 2000,” said study author Dr. Hanneke […]
Flu vaccines offered NO protection against killer ‘Aussie’ strain
Flu jab given to millions offered NO protection against the killer ‘Aussie’ strain, admit public health officials Public Health England said the jab had ‘no effectiveness’ against H3N2 Unprecedented pressure on the NHS was blamed on the potent strain The new PHE data suggests the vaccines may have been partly to blame e-mail View comments […]
No, Vaginal Rejuvenation & Labiaplasty Are Not the Same Thing
We’ve gotten to the stage where we’re a little more comfortable talking about all things vagina and vulva-related. Yes, of course, we have a long way to go, but at least we’re getting used to the conversation. Part of that has been around the rise of vaginal rejuvenation and labiaplasty procedures. With celebrities like Jada […]
'Yes, I Have Herpes—And No, It Didn't Ruin My Love Life'
In the past week, you’ve probably heard about how the singer Usher reportedly paid a woman $1.1 million after she sued him for allegedly infecting her with herpes. According to court documents, the woman who filed the lawsuit claimed that “her health and body have been ruined” and that she “has suffered severe emotional distress […]