HDL cholesterol does not predict heart health, contrary to previous belief

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as the “good” cholesterol, may no longer be as useful for predicting risk and protecting against heart disease as previously believed previously. what new research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) finds. A study developed in the 1970s found that … Read more

A pill that could prevent you from dying prematurely from heart disease around the world … What is it?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Leading cardiologists see the inexpensive “multiple pill” as perhaps one of the best tools for solving heart problems in the world. This approach to treating heart disease, which experts say could save millions of lives and ward off millions of others from heart problems, is not available in the … Read more

Corona vaccines: In search of the miracle weapon against Corona – Health

With every new corona mutant, the question arises as to how well the vaccines still work. Will there soon be a vaccine that protects against current and future variants at the same time? – The available vaccines against Sars-CoV-2 have made a decisive contribution to taking the fear out of the pandemic. In fact. Because … Read more

Unfulfilled desire to have children – what couples can do – SWR2

A good one in ten couples in Germany is affected by unwanted childlessness. If the desire to have children does not work out, it must be clarified who and what is causing the problem. This diagnosis alone can be a long, painful process. Download Audio (24.4MB | MP3) Balanced ratio of the causes of childlessness … Read more

Astrazeneca for everyone who wants it – SWR Aktuell

The federal and state governments have lifted the prioritization of vaccination with the Astrazeneca vaccine. This was announced by Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU). This means that anyone who wants to can now register for a vaccination with Astrazeneca. There is no longer any preference for certain age or risk groups. In Rhineland-Palatinate, however, … Read more

EU research program “Horizon”: Swiss and British not wanted – politics

The EU distributes billions to universities. The British and Swiss could actually also get funding, but there is a dispute between their governments and Brussels – with drastic consequences for research. – Of Isabel Pfaff, Bern You probably have to explain the problem with Roger Federer so that everyone really gets it. So if the … Read more

Vaccination for small children in Germany off-label possible – SWR Aktuell

In the United States, it may soon be possible to vaccinate children under the age of five against the corona virus. In Germany, approval is not in sight, and apart from a few exceptions, paediatricians are reluctant to react. – Briefly explained – this is the status of corona vaccinations for children under five in … Read more

Antibodies are not the only weapon against corona

Even with the omicron variant, the human immune system is not helpless. In addition to any antibodies that may be present, helper and killer cells also work in the human body. Photo series with 19 pictures – In the fight against the Corona variant Omikron, a crucial component of the human immune system is the … Read more

Transport – Dresden – TU Dresden and Uni Kassel: Project on sustainable transport – economy

Dresden / Kassel (dpa / lhe) – The TU Dresden and the University of Kassel are starting a joint research project on how sustainable transport can be successful in the future. As part of the “MOTUS” project, the TU Dresden announced on Monday how municipalities could design their transport systems to be sustainable and resistant … Read more

Does Instagram harm teenagers? Oxford researchers call for transparency – economy

from Simon Hurtz, Berlin Open detailed view— These applications all belong to the powerful Facebook group that is now called Meta: Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. (Photo: Richard Drew/AP) — 13 percent of British teenagers who have suicidal thoughts cite Instagram as a trigger. The platform exacerbates negative self-perception in a third of girls who feel … Read more