We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study from the University of Surrey has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols—found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes—may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels.
Is matcha a healthier alternative to coffee?
Matcha, with its vibrant green hue and centuries-old tradition, is often celebrated as a health-boosting superfood. But what exactly sets it apart from regular green tea, or even your morning coffee?
Deadly blood clots, risky treatments: The high-stakes battle against deep vein thrombosis in sports and beyond
Seven-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, 34, recently joined a growing list of NBA athletes to be sidelined by a diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT.
Indigenous views of elderhood offer lessons on aging
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa examines how Indigenous communities define elderhood, and how this role supports healthy aging. Led by Yu-Chi Kalesekes Huang and Kathryn Braun of the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, the research reviews 20 scholarly publications to shed light on how elders contribute to the well-being of their communities.
No link between ADHD meds and psychosis, study says
ADHD stimulant meds don’t increase children’s risk of psychosis, a new study says.
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Researchers identify roles of key genes in colon cancer development
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Although some of the molecular changes associated with colorectal cancer are known, how they contribute to cancer development is not yet well defined.
Unprecedented progress in tackling smoking during pregnancy threatened by NHS cuts, experts warn
Unprecedented progress in reducing the number of women smoking during pregnancy in England could be put at risk by NHS funding cuts, according to a UEA addiction expert.
Distinct neuron populations in the hypothalamus encode states associated with predator-related threats
The ability to detect imminent threats and execute behaviors aimed at protecting oneself, such as hiding, running away or defending oneself, is central to the survival of most animal species. A region of the mammalian brain known to play a key role in threat response is the hypothalamus, which also regulates the release of hormones and other vital bodily functions.
New study sheds light on health differences between sexes
The results of an international study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) shed new light on the underlying biological mechanisms which cause differences in health risks, symptoms and outcomes between males and females.