Stroke action first aid
Stroke action first aid: A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood...
Heart & Lung
The Heart & Lung section explores heart and lung health, covering topics like personal lung cancer experiences, WHO’s anti-smoking strategies, heart attack awareness in women, and hypertension’s impact. It also highlights technological advancements in heart failure detection, strategies to reduce stroke risk, and the role of vitamin D in preventing atrial fibrillation. This section emphasizes the importance of comprehensive health awareness and innovative treatments in heart and lung care.
Drop in insulin resistance in mid-adolescence protects against worsening arterial stiffness
Natural drop in insulin resistance in mid-adolescence protects against worsening arterial stiffness if sustained: Significant physiologic decrease in insulin resistance during mid-adolescence may stop and...
Early intervention for asthma needed
Early intervention for asthma needed: Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however, they are often irregular and inconsistent leading to an...
End of life heart support in the home
End of life heart support in the home: Heart failure patients can receive at-home treatment in final year of life, with help from Vygon device...
Smartphone app tracks heart conditions
Smartphone app tracks heart conditions: Healthcare researchers at the University of Wolverhampton are leading a new project to trial a newly developed app to benefit...
Breathing muscles remain stronger even after weeks of no training
Training the breathing muscles (primarily the diaphragm which plays a vital role in breathing) could have longer lasting benefits than previously thought. The strength gains...
Low-grade inflammation may cause arterial stiffness in healthy adolescents
Early vascular damage and atherosclerosis in adolescents may be caused by low-grade inflammation, a paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology concludes. The study...
E-cigarette retailers flouting age restrictions
E-cigarette retailers illegally selling nicotine e-liquids, including to underage users, new study says: Tobacconists are the most common source of nicotine e-liquids in Australia, despite...
Bupa research indicates 2023’s top health trends
Revealed: 2023’s top health and wellbeing trends – but are they all safe to follow? After a long January, good intentions may have slipped, and...
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand: Health economic modelling by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health is informing Aotearoa/New Zealand...
