The number of people evaluated for signs of stroke at U.S. hospitals has dropped by nearly 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis who analyzed stroke evaluations at more than 800 hospitals across 49 states and…
Atherosclerosis: turbulence in the blood stream the emergence of a hardening of the arteries – natural healing promote customer naturopathy specialist portal
Discovered: a New risk factor for hardening of the arteries Around nine out of ten people who suffer from chronic circulatory disorders, there is a hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), so a defective constriction of the blood vessels, which can have serious consequences for the heart, brain, kidney and other…
A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy
Allergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people suffering from environmental allergies, the therapy can last several years and requires large amounts of allergen. Now, researchers from the University of Tsukuba developed a novel system that enables the mass production…
More selective elimination of leukemia stem cells and blood stem cells
Hematopoietic stem cells from a healthy donor can help patients suffering from acute leukemia. However, the side effects of therapies are often severe. A group of researchers led by the University of Zurich have now shown how human healthy and cancerous hematopoietic stem cells can be more selectively eliminated using…
Going to sleep even a few minutes past your normal bedtime could be bad for you
You really should stick to a regular bedtime. Just straying from your set bedtime by a few minutes could increase your risk of heart disease, a new study suggests, highlighting just how important it is to go to bed and wake up at the same times each day. Researchers looked…
New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic
One of the most important tools in stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is rapid, reliable and relatively cheap diagnostic testing at the point of care. Scientists in Europe recently evaluated the frontline capabilities of a commercially available, 15-minute disposable antigen test to detect COVID-19 infections. Their findings,…
What to Consider Before You Try ‘Quaranteaming’
As shelter-in-place orders continue in many states, some people are giving up their isolation to join a “quaranteam.” A quaranteam is a bubble of people who create their own tight-knit social circle that doesn’t interact with others outside their group. Experts say being able to again connect with someone close…
The truth about Jonathan Van Ness’ dandruff solution
Jonathan Van Ness obviously knows good hair, but aside from helping shy men and women blossom into the gorgeous, confident creatures they were always meant to be with just a stunning haircut, Queer Eye‘s resident grooming expert has an interesting solution for dandruff. As a post on Reddit outlines, Van Ness has…
NYC to test 140K people for virus antibodies in next month
New York’s moratorium on outbreak-related evictions was extended Thursday for two more months by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The governor in March had issued a moratorium that lasted through June, but said he wanted to reduce the anxiety of families struggling through the economic shutdown. It is now extended until Aug….
Middle age may be much more stressful now than in the ’90s
If life feels more stressful now than it did a few decades ago, you’re not alone. Even before the novel coronavirus started sweeping the globe, a new study found that life may be more stressful now than it was in the 1990s. A team of researchers led by Penn State…