Which grains you eat can impact your risk of getting heart disease earlier: Study of Iranian population found eating refined grains was associated with increased risk of premature heart disease and whole grains consumption with reduced risk
In one of the first studies to examine the relationship between different types of grain intake and premature coronary artery disease in the Middle East, researchers found a higher intake of refined grain was associated with an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease in an Iranian population, while eating whole grains was associated with […]
Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication. The findings, published today in the journal Nature Metabolism, offer a more nuanced understanding of obesity than current definitions and may one day […]
Finally, A Foundational Heart Failure Drug That Works Across the Spectrum of EF
BARCELONA — With a major win in DELIVER, dapagliflozin (Farxiga) closed the gap on the types of heart failure (HF) proven to be treated safely by SGLT2 inhibition. People with HF with preserved (HFpEF) and mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) alike had a reduced risk of cardiovascular (CV) death and worsening HF over a median […]
Cipro vs. Flagyl Side Effects, Differences, Uses & Dosage Comparison
Cipro vs. Flagyl Differences Flagyl (metronidazole) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) are both types of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. Flagyl also is used to treat some parasitic infections. The drugs are in different antibiotic drug classes. Flagyl is in the nitroimidazole antibiotic drug class, and Cipro is in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. Common side […]
Competing cells: Cleaning up after yourself brings benefits
When different cell types compete in a confined space, those which remove debris faster have a better chance to dominate their environment. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) showed in their model that not only a higher net proliferation rate, but also the swift removal of dead cells provides a […]
Is Schizoaffective Disorder a Serious Mental Illness?
What are the types of schizoaffective disorder? Schizoaffective disorder features symptoms of schizophrenia and affective or mood disorders such as major depression or bipolar disorder. Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental health condition. Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental health condition. It features symptoms of schizophrenia and affective or mood disorders such as major depression […]
Stress protein in fibroblasts may be a good target for future cancer drugs: ATF4 protein works in tumors and tumor-supporting fibroblasts to promote tumor survival
A stress protein that is overactive in many types of tumor cells also has a key role in tumor-supporting cells called fibroblasts, and may be a good target for future cancer treatments, suggests a study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The researchers, whose findings appear in Nature […]
Does Schizophrenia Qualify for SSI?
Types and symptoms of schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which the affected individual has a mental breakdown and can’t differentiate between reality and delusions. People who have schizophrenia who qualify may be approved for disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which the […]
What Are the Six Types of Anxiety Disorders? 6 Ways to Treat
The six main types of anxiety disorders are: A typical variant is selective mutism, which may be often seen in kids who are confident in front of their family but may not speak at all in school or other places. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): It is a long-term disorder that makes a person inappropriately anxious […]
What Are the 27 Basic Emotions? Effects on Physical Health
There are several theories that define the types of emotions in various ways. In the latest research conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, 27 distinct categories of emotions have been identified. There are several theories that define the types of emotions in various ways. Some theories say there are eight basic emotions, while others […]