New study links poor sleep quality to atrial fibrillation
Sleep quality independent of obstructive sleep apnea is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation, report scientists in HeartRhythm
The Role of Vitamin D in a Healthy Pregnancy
For a pregnancy to proceed to term, early modulation of the immunologic response is required to induce tolerance to the fetus. Growing evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency…
Marriage may protect against heart disease/stroke and associated risk of death
A global study led by Keele University has found that marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke as well as influencing who is more likely to…
Risk of burnout can be estimated by analysing saliva samples
According to calculations from the World Health Organisation, depression occupies first place in the global “disease burden” and, by 2030, experts estimate that there will be three mental…
Obesity in women and current smoking in men predict lack of remission in early rheumatoid arthritis
Study shows 46% of women and 38% of men with early rheumatoid arthritis do not achieve remission within a year