Maria Callas: how inflammation, crash dieting and heartache may have shaped her unique and polarising voice: Maria, the new biopic being released in cinemas and on Netflix, is the third in Pablo Larraín’s cinematic trilogy of remarkable women. The equally astounding Angelina Jolie portrays the late, great soprano Maria Callas – one of the most …
Is lung inflammation worse in e-cigarette users than smokers, as a new study suggests?: A small study that compared the lungs of cigarette smokers with e-cigarette smokers found that e-cigarette smokers had more lung inflammation than those who smoked tobacco. The pilot study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, is the first to use …
Monkeypox may cause neurological damage, including inflammation of the brain – new study: Monkeypox’s effect on the skin – the disfiguring rashes – and the flu-like symptoms have been well described, but few have investigated the neurological and psychiatric problems the virus might cause. There are historic reports of neurological complications in people infected with …
Alzheimer’s: exercise may reduce brain inflammation, helping to protect us from the disease: Physical activity can help protect the brain as we age. Johnny Bravoo/ Shutterstock Physical activity is very important for a number of reasons – including that it helps to protect the structure and function of our brain as we age. This may …
New test to diagnose vaginal inflammation could help reduce risk of HIV infection: Migal Vanas In healthcare systems where resources are limited, it’s common for some conditions to be overlooked or misdiagnosed. This is especially true if the patient doesn’t have obvious symptoms, and if tests are unaffordable. Sometimes, healthcare providers look at a group …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: CDC looking into reports of heart inflammation: U.S. health officials are investigating what appear to be higher than expected reports of heart inflammation in male teens and young adults after they get a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna …: “South Africa” – BingNews Ghana forward Yahaya …
Inflammation: the key factor that explains vulnerability to severe COVID: Halfpoint/Shutterstock The severity of COVID-19 can vary hugely. In some it causes no symptoms at all and in others it’s life threatening, with some people particularly vulnerable to its very severe impacts. The virus disproportionately affects men and people who are older and who have conditions …
Social isolation linked to higher levels of inflammation – new study: Darren Whittingham/Shutterstock Being lonely or socially isolated can negatively affect your wellbeing. There is even research showing that it increase the risk of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, dementia and depression. Some researchers suggest that loneliness and social isolation lead to poorer health because …