Worldwide health authorities urged to rethink vitamin D guidelines following revolutionary study
Worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink official guidance around vitamin D following the publication of a ground breaking study from the University of Surrey, which dispels…
TheSynapse Interview – Rational Use of HRT in the menopause
During the latter part of the last century, HRT was advocated for both menopausal symptom relief and chronic disease prevention. This followed publications of several observational studies suggesting…
Teenage Weight Gain Linked to Increased Stroke Risk as an Adult
Kids who become overweight during their teenage years may be more likely to develop a stroke decades later than kids who did not become overweight during those years,…
Mildly Obese Fare Better After Major Heart Attack
People who survive a major heart attack often do better in the years afterward if they’re mildly obese, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists showed.
Does Religion Protect Against Suicide?
Religious participation is linked to lower suicide rates in many parts of the world, including the United States and Russia, but does not protect against the risk of…