Cart is empty A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause sudden death for individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT), nor is there any high-level evidence that SCT causes acute pain crises.
Study shows changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery
A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025, held in Los Angeles, Feb. 5–7, 2025.
Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children, study suggests
Stroke may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches in children, especially in 8- and 9-year-olds, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025held in Los Angeles, Feb. 5–7, 2025.
Parkinson’s patients face increased depression, independence issues due to poor sleep
A new study by researchers at Ireland’s Maynooth University, based on patient data gathered by the US-based Michael J. Fox Foundation, found that an overwhelming 84% of patients with Parkinson’s disease report struggling with sleep issues.
Niger first African state to eradicate river blindness: WHO
Niger has become the first African country to eliminate river blindness, a parasitic disease that is the second-leading cause of blindness in the world, the WHO said Thursday.
Virtual breathing coach as effective as a human trainer, study shows
A study by Aston University researchers suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human trainer.
Mapping HIV-linked infections unearths diagnosis ‘blank spots’ in Africa
A map of deadly infectious diseases known to attack the central nervous system (CNS) of people who are already suffering with HIV has unearthed diagnosis “blank spots” in Africa, according to research published today in The Lancet Global Health.
More Americans than ever are confident about providing lifesaving CPR, survey suggests
When someone’s heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community.
‘Sleep hygiene’: How fly-in, fly-out workers can get a better night’s sleep
Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night’s sleep, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Hospital nurse dies in Uganda in first Ebola virus outbreak since 2022, health ministry says
A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, a health official said Thursday, in the first recorded fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023.