Research by the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is the first in Europe to use hyperpolarised xenon gas with MRI scanning to identify the impact on lung function as patients recover from COVID-19, when standard MR and CT scans may be normal. In some people, […]
Removing this hidden nasty from our food could save thousands of lives
Banning a harmful ingredient from the Australian food supply could prevent thousands of deaths from heart disease according to new research from The George Institute for Global Health. Trans fatty acids—made during the industrial process that converts vegetable oils into a solid form of fat—are a well-known risk factor for […]
Chrissy Teigen’s pregnancy loss spotlights a hidden source of grief for many
(HealthDay)—Chrissy Teigen’s public disclosure of her pregnancy loss is shining new light on a trauma for couples that’s too often left in the shadows. The 34-year-old model, cookbook author and social media star announced the loss of her baby boy via Twitter Thursday. She was thought to be halfway through […]