Major study shows prostate MRI reveals more cancers which need treatment, and reduces overdiagnosis compared to standard biopsy
A large international study has shown that an MRI scan can reduce the number of invasive prostate biopsies by up to 28%. The PRECISION1 trial shows that using…
High omega-6 levels can protect against premature death
Could omega-6 fatty acids protect you against premature death? The answer is yes, according to a new University of Eastern Finland study. While protecting against death, omega-6 fatty…
Stroke prevention drugs may help reduce dementia risk for atrial fibrillation patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation could reduce the risk of dementia by taking stroke prevention medications, according to recommendations published online in EP Europace1, a European Society of Cardiology…
Fasting diets reduce important risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Intermittent energy restriction diets, such as the 5:2 diet, clears fat from the blood quicker after eating meals than daily calorie restriction diets – reducing an important risk…
Body-image pressure, school and worries make more girls mentally ill
More and more young girls seek help for mental problems. “Generally, girls take things more seriously than boys. This applies to school, friends and family,” says researcher Anders…