Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. According to a recent study, medications frequently prescribed to patients to reduce joint inflammation may also lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease in those with rheumatoid arthritis, who are at an elevated risk for the condition. Health News | Study: Risk of Heart Disease Can Be Reduced by Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicine.
Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. A new study in the journal Nature Communications reveals how a viral toxin produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus may contribute to severe COVID-19 infections. The study shows how a portion of the SARS-CoV-2 "spike" protein can damage cell barriers that line the inside of blood vessels within organs of the body such as the lungs, contributing to what is known as a vascular leak. Blocking the activity of this protein may help prevent some of COVID-19 s deadliest symptoms, including pulmonary oedema, which contributes to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Health News | Research Shows How a Viral Toxin May Exacerbate Severe COVID-19.
Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. Although compression stockings are popular among runners, there is no scientific proof that they improve workout performance. Muscle oxygenation in the stocking wearer s lower leg is lowered during running. This is shown in a Doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Health News | Research Suggests There Are No Benefits of Compression Stockings to Runners.
Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. According to studies, mental health services in rural regions require immediate attention to ensure farmers needs are fulfilled. Health News | Researchers Say Mental Health Care for Farmers Requires Major Overhaul.
Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. A fast, needle-free malaria detection tool developed by a University of Queensland-led team could help save hundreds of thousands of lives annually. Health News | Life-saving Light Beam Can Now Detect Malaria.