In a recent review published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers (SMI) on adolescent health. The study findings indicate that although SMIs can harm mental and physical health, their influence can encourage healthier habits and promote effective health messaging. Study: Social media influencers and adolescents’ health: … Read more
Bayer Digital Healthcare UKI has today announced the launch of its first digital patient support package, My Kidney Assistant, designed to provide type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients with the information and resources to help monitor and improve their kidney health. The package will be rolled out to a cohort of T2D patients in England, including … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to evaluate the causal association between gallstone disease (GSD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) risk. Study: Causal effect of gallstone disease on the risk of coronary heart disease or acute myocardial infarction: a Mendelian randomization … Read more
In a recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, researchers from Switzerland investigated the association between self-reported mobile phone use and semen quality in young Swiss men. They found that an increased use of mobile phones is associated with a reduced sperm concentration and total sperm count (TSC) in the semen. Study: Association … Read more
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated how health behaviors (HB) and socioeconomic position (SEP) were related to health and wellbeing. Study: The relative importance of education and health behaviour for health and wellbeing. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com Background An individual’s SEP has a major effect on health behaviors, with a considerable correlation reported … Read more
Woman’s Doctor: Smoking cigarettes proven harmful during pregnancy. What about vaping? Updated: 5:39 PM EDT Oct 16, 2023 You may have heard smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can harm your baby, but what about vaping?Vaping has become popular in recent years. Mercy Medical Center OB/GYN Dr. Robert Atlas said, in his opinion, smoking nicotine in any … Read more
In a recent review published in the Cell Death Discovery Journal, researchers explored the association between ferroptosis and male reproductive failure, emphasizing the need for tailored therapies and preventative efforts. Study: Emerging roles of ferroptosis in male reproductive diseases. Image Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev/Shutterstock.com Background Infertility is a rising concern globally, warranting research to identify novel targets that … Read more
Philadelphia, PA – Making health-conscious choices isn’t always a walk in the park – finding the time and energy to exercise regularly or prepare nutritious meals can sometimes be challenging. However, it is something that shouldn’t be taken as an option. This article delves into healthy lifestyle choices that every Philadelphian should observe. It also … Read more
In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events among individuals with insomnia. Study: Incidence of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of real-world data. Image Credit: amenic181/Shutterstock.com Insomnia, a common sleep disorder and the second most prevalent … Read more
Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) comprise physical and mood-related symptoms that occur repeatedly in association with the premenstrual phase of the female reproductive cycle. Though they are known to reduce the quality of life of affected women and are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and intentions and hypertension, not much else is known about … Read more