High-intensity Interval Training Alters Brain Glucose Metabolism in Insulin Resistant People
Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, studied how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) alters the brain’s glucose metabolism in physically inactive insulin resistant people. Only two weeks of…
Public Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation Is Low
In a Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis study that surveyed the general public in 10 countries, only 48% of people were aware of atrial fibrillation (AF),…
Teen childbirth linked to increased risk for heart disease
Women who became first-time mothers as teens were significantly more likely than older mothers to have greater risks for heart and blood vessel disease later in life, according…
Previous screening results important for decision about smear tests after age 60
Being screened again after the age of 60 reduces the risk of cervical cancer in women who have previously had abnormal smear tests and in women who did…
Helicobacter pylori: Dodging the bullet
Helicobacter pylori is a widespread bacterial pathogen that infects the lining of the stomach, where it can cause ulcers and even cancer. As a new study shows, its…