After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart. This is according to a
New findings underscore the importance of ongoing surveillance for H5N1 mutations that pose risks to public health. vian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus? A recent study led by scientists at Scripps Research
Scientists have discovered that a type of fat accumulates as tissue ages and that this accumulation can be reversed through exercise. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC, together with colleagues from Maastricht UMC+, analysed both mice and human tissue before and after exercise allowing them to draw this conclusion. The results are published today in Nature Aging.
Adults with a history of low back pain lasted nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly, a world-first study has found. New research from Macquarie University’s Spinal Pain Research Group has the potential to change the way low back pain is managed, making effective interventions accessible to more people than ever before. About
You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them. Electrolytes are indeed powerful, and in some circumstances, your body might benefit from a boost. But like comic book heroes with mild-mannered alter egos, they might already be hanging around in your life by
Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk of the condition and point to potential ways to treat it. Restless leg syndrome can cause an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs and an overwhelming urge
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now, the researchers underline the need for more research on the topic. Our knowledge regarding the long-term health effects of tattoos is currently poor, and there is not a lot of
Based on a new study from Aarhus University, researchers recommend that exercise be considered as medicine for Parkinson’s disease and that it should be prescribed as a supplement as early as possible. No pharmacological medication currently available can cure or slow down Parkinson’s disease. However, based on an extensive literature review recently published in the
High-fat, low-carb regimen stresses out cells in heart, kidneys, brain, and liver, but effects may be reversible Many influencers, athletes, and regular folks swear by ketogenic diets—skimping on carbs and feasting on fats to quickly shed pounds and improve their metabolism. Yet piling on the bacon and skipping the pancakes could come with a dangerous
Running, cycling, or swimming – if you regularly exercise, you’re well on track for a long and healthy life, as groundbreaking new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by 11-17%. Published in BJSM, the study found that for every 1-MET increase in cardiorespiratory fitness
