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Research links muscle loss, weaker grip and slower walking pace to higher risk of stroke3:40 Muscle loss, a weaker grip and a slower walking pace were associated with a higher risk of stroke in adults, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. Women face higher injury risks in car crashes, study finds3:40 Cars have become increasingly safe over the past few decades. However, not all groups of people benefit equally from this. Cell swelling in macrophages may trigger stronger inflammatory immune responses3:40 As part of the body's first line of defense against foreign invaders, macrophages play an integral role in the innate immune system. Heart disease risk prediction tool proves effective across global populations3:08 A tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), proven to accurately predict heart disease risk for Americans, can be applied to the global population, a new study led by NYU Langone Health shows. Methylmercury may harm metabolism beyond its known neurological effects3:08 Methylmercury can accumulate in water environments and enter the food chain. Human exposure is of particular concern in communities affected by contaminated rivers, industrial pollution, artisanal gold mining and environmental disasters. Aging may reduce anger and frustration linked to past regrets3:08 Older adults report fewer recent regrets than younger adults, finds research published by the American Psychological Association. Blood test may improve early tuberculosis detection among household contacts3:08 Household contacts of people with tuberculosis (TB) have a high risk of getting TB themselves, at around 2 percent. It is currently difficult to detect TB in its early stages, or predict who will go on to have TB, and therefore preventive treatment is not widely used. Conversation therapy helps dementia patients reconnect with loved ones3:08 When words fade due to dementia, talking to the people you love becomes more difficult. Fortunately, support is available. Children face lasting challenges after caustic esophageal injury surgery2:36 Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may be improperly stored. Digital therapy apps improve mental health support for college students2:36 College students with anxiety, depression and eating disorders may be more likely to start and to respond more positively to therapy offered via a digital app compared to referrals to in-person campus clinics, according to a study led by Penn State researchers and published today (May 7) in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. |
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