Genetics may protect against disease linked to eating human brains
Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Gene variants may protect against brain disease linked to cannibalism
Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
' Forever chemicals' have infiltrated food packaging on a wide scale
Nearly 70 " forever chemicals " , also known as PFAS, are commonly found in materials that come into contact with food, some of which have been linked to negative health outcomes (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Venki Ramakrishnan: The most promising ways to stop ageing
Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan talks to New Scientist about the recent breakthroughs in our knowledge of what causes ageing, how close we are to creating therapeutics to combat it, and the potential consequences if we succeed (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Cannabis vaping liquids contain lead and other toxic metals
The heating elements in vapes can release toxic metals. Now an analysis of cannabis vaping liquids shows metals like lead are present at dangerous levels – even before the vape is used (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors among HIV infected patients on HAART
Understanding the impact of disease associations is becoming a priority in Kenya and other countries bearing the load of infectious diseases. With the increased incidences of non-communicable diseases and the ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lucy Kanyara, Rency Lel, Sheila Kageha, Joyceline Kinyua, Sophie Matu, Asiko Ongaya, Mary Matilu, Paul Mwangi, Vincent Okoth, Joseph Mwangi and Dama Olungae Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ischemic heart disease-related mortality in Brazil, 2006 to 2020. A study of multiple causes of death
Both the aging of the population and the increase in noncommunicable diseases may influence the progression and outcomes culminating in death, changing the evolution of ischemic heart diseases (IHDs) and their... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Luiz A. V. M. Bastos, Paolo B. Villela, Jose L. P. Bichara, Emilia M. do Nascimento, Eduardo L. V. M. Bastos, Basilio de B Pereira and Glaucia M. M. Oliveira Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sickle cell trait in S ão Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age
Sickle Cell Disorder is Africa ’s most prevalent genetic disease. Yet, it remains a neglected condition, with high mortality under-five, and a lack of population-based studies in the region. This is the first o... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Guilherme Queiroz, Celdidy Monteiro, Lic ínio Manco, Luís Relvas, Maria de Jesus Trovoada, Andreia Leite and Celeste Bento Tags: Research Source Type: research
Common predictors of cervical cancer related mortality in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Cervical cancer accounts for 7.5% of all female cancer related deaths worldwide; peaking between the ages of 35 and 65, and not only kills young women but also destroys families with young children. (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hunduma Dina Hambisa, Berhane Teklay Asfaha, Biniam Ambisa and Abebech Gudeta Beyisho Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between joint physical activity and healthy dietary patterns and hypertension in US adults: cross-sectional NHANES study
Lack of physical activity (PA), poor dietary habits, or other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors are potential modifiable risk factors for hypertension. It has been sufficiently demonstrated in previous studies tha... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yanzhou Zhu and Zhigang Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
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
Research highlight: exploring the health consequences of armed conflict: the perspective of Northeast Ethiopia, 2022: a qualitative study
(Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
Research highlight: A critical exploration of the diets of UK disadvantaged communities to inform food systems transformation: a scoping review of qualitative literature using a social practice theory lens
(Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
