Intermittent fasting linked to a higher risk of heart disease death
Only eating within an 8-hour window is associated with a significantly higher risk of heart disease-related death compared with eating over 12 to 16 hours (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

Blood-clotting drug derived from pigs can now be made synthetically
A common anti-clotting drug called heparin is made from pig intestines, which risks contaminations and infections. A safer, synthetic version has now been developed but its production needs scaling up (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

Nobel-winning biologist on the most promising ways to stop ageing
Efforts to extend our lifespan continue and many look promising, but success will have unintended consequences, says Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

Trust in federal COVID-19 vaccine oversight and parents ’ willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
Over half of the youth population in the United States, aged 6 months to 17 years, have not received the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Given parents ’ central role in vaccinating their children, ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hyunmin Yu, Jos é A. Bauermeister, Ufuoma Oyiborhoro, Subhash Aryal, Terri H. Lipman, Andy S. L. Tan, Karen Glanz, Antonia M. Villarruel and Stephen Bonett Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness of human immunodeficiency virus prevention strategies by mapping the geographic dispersion pattern of human immunodeficiency virus prevalence in Nanning, China
The Guangxi government initiated two rounds of the Guangxi AIDS Conquering Project (GACP) in 2010 (Phase I) and 2015 (Phase II) to control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ping Cen, Guo Xu, Jianxun Wu, Jiao Qin, Jinfeng He, Xiaofang Deng, Xi Yang, Peng Lu, Mengni Nong, Junjun Jiang, Li Ye, Hongyang Tang, Bingyu Liang and Hao Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mental health conditions may accelerate ageing by damaging RNA
People with mental health conditions have greater amounts of damaged RNA than those without one, which might explain the link between the conditions and age-related diseases such as cancer (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

The impact of multimorbidity among adults with cardiovascular diseases on healthcare costs in Indonesia: a multilevel analysis
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in Indonesia, accounting for 38% of the total mortality in 2019. Moreover, healthcare spending on CVDs has been at the top of the spending under th... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Royasia Viki Ramadani, Mikael Svensson, Sven Hassler, Budi Hidayat and Nawi Ng Tags: Research Source Type: research

The association between dietary total antioxidant capacity and hearing loss: results from the Tehran employees Cohort Study
Despite numerous studies that have explored the association between individual antioxidants or specific combinations and the risk of hearing loss, there is lack of information regarding the relationship betwee... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Batoul Ghosn, Leila Azadbakht, Mohammad Reza Monazzam Esmaeilpour and Ahmad Esmaillzadeh Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men
Prior research has consistently shown that the involvement of families plays a vital role in reducing risk behaviors, such as engaging in condomless sex, and promoting HIV prevention behaviors among young Blac... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Donte T. Boyd, S. Raquel Ramos, Allysha C. Maragh-Bass, Typhanye V. Dyer, Edem Yaw Zigah and Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba ’are Tags: Research Source Type: research

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurosurgery in the elderly population in Sweden
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a refocus of health care resources to acute care which has impacted on the capacity of healthcare systems to conduct neurological surgeries. The elderly population has been shown... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michael Axenhus, Sophia Schedin-Weiss, Lars Tjernberg and Bengt Winblad Tags: Research Source Type: research

Under utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is challenging malaria elimination program in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Malaria is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. Mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spray for high malaria risk gro... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fekade Demeke Bayou, Natnael Kebede, Yawkal Tsega, Shambel Nigussie, Temesgen Dessalegn Legassu, Amare Muche, Ayana Alebachew Muluneh and Fanos Yeshanew Ayele Tags: Research Source Type: research

What do home faecal test kits really reveal about our gut microbiome?
Many firms sell direct-to-consumer faecal testing kits, but an investigation has revealed that scientists don ' t yet know what makes for a healthy gut microbiome (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

Can a pill really reverse ageing in dogs? Don't get your hopes up yet
A trial suggests that giving older dogs a supplement makes them cognitively sharper, but some scientists stress pet owners should lower their expectations (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

Anti-inflammatory nasal spray may ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis
A nasal spray containing an anti-inflammatory molecule reduces symptom severity in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis, although the treatment might come with risks in people (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

Anti-inflammatory nasal spray helps treat multiple sclerosis in mice
A nasal spray containing an anti-inflammatory molecule reduces the symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis in animals, although the treatment might come with risks in people (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research