Amarin’s Vascepa cuts occurrence of serious heart problems 30 percent: study
(Reuters) – A high dose of Amarin Corp’s Omega-3 drug Vascepa significantly reduced the occurrence of first and subsequent heart attacks, strokes and other serious […]
With high-tech glasses, Japanese ALS patient makes the beat go on
TOKYO (Reuters) – The music booms and lights flash as Masatane Muto, a wheelchair-bound disc jockey, uses is eyes to put on a show at […]
Former NHL players to be given cannabis for post-concussion treatment
Dozens of former NHL players will be given CBD as part of a study examining whether the cannabis compound might help alleviate symptoms of brain […]
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of early mortality
The more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) people consumed, the greater their risk of premature death — particularly death from cardiovascular disease, and to a lesser extent […]
How a positive work environment leads to feelings of inclusion among employees
Fostering an inclusive work environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among employees, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University […]
Why Do I Keep Getting Yeast Infections?
Kittisak Jirasittichai / EyeEm via Getty Images Symptoms of yeast infections are unmissable (hello, itchiness and discharge). The issue is one of the more frustrating […]
Stronger action urged against homeopathic products touted as alternatives to vaccines
Health Canada’s recent warning that homeopathic remedies are not an alternative to vaccines doesn’t go far enough to prevent the damage the products could do as […]
Commonly used heart drug associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) is associated with an increased risk of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest, according […]
Novel electrocardiogram uses signals from ear and hand to check heart rhythm
A novel electrocardiogram (ECG) method which uses signals from the ear and hand to check heart rhythm is revealed today at EHRA 2011 a European […]
In study, TAVR is superior to surgery for low-risk patients with aortic valve stenosis
A multicenter clinical trial has found that transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) performed better than open-heart surgery in low-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. The […]