A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, this imaging technology has seen a 30% rise in use in the US.Continue ReadingCategory: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: University of California San Francisco, CT scan, Radiation, Diagnostic devices, Medical Imaging, C
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CT scans and cancer risk: What you need to know
Posted by ArielTechGeek 10 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
For the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a remarkable new heart transplant in which the donor organ never skips a beat in the process, reducing the damage that can occur during such a complex operation. It ushers in a new era of more successful heart transplant surgery.Continue ReadingCategory: Heart Disease, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Cardiovascular, Heart Fai
Multi-sensor stethoscope excels at detecting faulty heart valves
Posted by ArielTechGeek 14 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a potentially fatal condition, yet it's difficult to diagnose with a regular stethoscope. A possibly life-saving new multi-sensor stethoscope is claimed to be much better at the job, with the added benefit that it can be used by just about anyone.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: University of Cambridge, Heart Dise
Keto diet's high cholesterol not a factor in heart disease, says study
Posted by ArielTechGeek 16 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
One of the ketogenic diet's major perceived drawbacks is an increase in LDL, or so-called bad cholesterol. A new study, though, says that this cholesterol spike doesn't fit the conventional science in terms of its disease-causing ability.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Keto, Ketogenic diet, Protein, UCLA, Weight Loss, Cholesterol
A fear of falling increases the risk of it happening by up to 60%
Posted by ArielTechGeek 17 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this risk factor in older adults can help them stay mobile and independent for longer.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Aging, Age-Related, Aging population, Fall
Cyclists warned of hidden bike faults putting their safety at risk
Posted by ArielTechGeek 19 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Many cyclists may be riding blind and risking serious injury, with more than than one in 10 having experienced an accident that they found was due to a structural failure undetected in the bike. Researchers now call for more stringent testing of bikes to identify these red flags before things go wrong on the road.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: University of New South Wales, Bi
Off-grid tiny house is well-suited to family life on wheels
Posted by ArielTechGeek 22 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
With its length of 9 m (almost 30 ft) and large covered porch area to encourage indoor/outdoor living, the Elouera tiny house is well-suited to life on wheels for a small family. It includes an airy and light-filled interior layout and runs off-the-grid with solar power.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
Shingles vaccine found to cut dementia risk by 20%
Posted by ArielTechGeek 24 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Taking advantage of a unique public health policy in the UK, a new study has found that receiving the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20%. The findings bolster a growing body of research linking the vaccine to lower numbers of dementia cases.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Dementia, Shingles, Vaccines, Herpesvirus, Stanford University
Wearable device draws on the starfish to better monitor heart health
Posted by ArielTechGeek 25 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
If someone is afflicted with heart disease, it's important that their cardiac activity be monitored as frequently and accurately as possible. An experimental new wearable device is designed to make that happen, by copying the body structure of the starfish.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: University of Missouri, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Hea
A first-of-its-kind study has found that almost half, 45.6%, of Australian teenagers are living with one or more chronic diseases, including diabetes or asthma, or a developmental condition like ADHD. The study has linked these diseases and conditions to factors such as an unhealthy diet and poor mental health.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: Adolescen
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