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Almost 90% of heart disease deaths linked to preventable factors, study finds
As of 2021, more than 254 million people globally were living with ischemic heart disease. Previous studies show there are several modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. A new study found that over the last 33 years, these modifiable risk factors have helped to prevent deaths caused by ischemic heart disease.
Source: Medical News Today
8 Missed Insulin Dose Symptoms to Know
Everyone misses a dose now and then. With low insulin, however, you should be aware of which symptoms to take seriously, and what to do if your levels get too low.
Source: HealthCentral
Why Do People With Anxiety Shake?
Anxiety shaking is a natural response to stress triggered by the body`s "fight-or-flight" mechanism. This reaction releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which heighten tension and lead to shaking or trembling. Experiencing such symptoms is common in social anxiety disorder (SAD) and other anxiety conditions, but strategies like exercise or reducing caffeine intake can help manage them.
Source: Verywellmind
Q&A: How 3D printing could revolutionize the cost, fit, and performance of dentures
Jeffrey Stansbury, Ph.D., senior associate dean for research and professor at the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine, has four properties he wants the next generation of dentures to include: that they are cheaper, faster to make, and more durable than current dentures; and that they are potentially able to combat bacteria and fungus.
Source: Medical Xpress
Urine test outperforms MRI for monitoring low-risk prostate cancer in new study
The test, called MyProstateScore 2.0-Active Surveillance (MPS2-AS), was evaluated in over 300 patients on active surveillance for Grade Group (GG) 1 prostate cancer, according to lead author Jeffrey Tosoian, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Urology at Vanderbilt Health.
Source: Medical Xpress