E-cigarettes linked to increased arterial stiffness, blood pressure and heart rate in humans
New research has shown for the first time that e-cigarettes with nicotine cause a stiffening of the arteries in humans. This has important implications for the use of…
Nurses’ regular use of disinfectants is associated with developing COPD
Regular use of disinfectants is linked to a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research looking at incidence of the disease in…
Spotting risky behaviour crucial in cutting road accidents
Aggressive, risky behaviour is a clear predictor of accident-related events, according to a researcher at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country
Statins reduce deaths from coronary heart disease by 28 per cent in men, according to longest ever study
The study, by Imperial College London and University of Glasgow, focused on men with high levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol and no other risk factors or signs of heart…
In low and middle income countries, 3-4 servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day may be more realistic target for health
Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against the risk of mortality to higher portions, according to a…