Adults and children born with heart defects had a lower-than-expected risk of developing moderate or severe COVID-19 symptoms, finds a study of more than 7,000…
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AHA News: Belly Fat May Signal Early Heart Issues for Mexican Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Among Mexican Americans, too much abdominal fat predicts the beginning of a buildup of plaque in…
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Ultrasound screening may be limited in ability to predict perinatal complications
Delivering a newborn with macrosomia (weighing more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces at birth) may be associated with higher risk of adverse outcomes, including perinatal…
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An Upside to the Common Cold? It May Guard Against COVID
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2020 — The common cold can make you miserable, but it might also help protect you against COVID-19, a new study suggests….
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CDC: Pet Hedgehogs, Bearded Dragons May Carry Salmonella
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2020 — In this year of surprising threats to public health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now investigating…
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Senescent cells may be good when it comes to a bad injury
It’s called senescence, when stressed cells can no longer divide to make new cells, and it’s considered a factor in aging and in some diseases….
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High blood pressure may cause poor communication between brain regions
A test that measures blood flow changes in the brain shows people with high blood pressure are more likely to experience poorer communication between brain…
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Curve at tip of shoes eases movement but may lead to weaker muscles, problems: study
The toe of most shoes, especially sneakers, bends ever so slightly upward. While that curve, called a toe spring, can make stepping more comfortable and…
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Perfectionists may be more prone to helicopter parenting, study finds
Perfectionists often have high standards, not only for themselves but for their children. Yet, in their quest for perfection, they might find themselves with a…
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Young adults with raised blood pressure may have increased risk of later heart problems
Young adults with raised blood pressure (hypertension) might have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular events such as coronary heart disease and stroke in later…
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