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Share on PinterestA new evidence review concludes that vaping and smoking raises the risk of stroke in people with COVID-19. “There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that, as well as the respiratory symptoms of COVID-19, the disease can also cause, among others, neurological effects.”A recent report from a neurological hospital in the…

Learn more here.2. BMI for women: Calculator, chart, and pros and consShare on PinterestWhile BMI can act as a general indicator of health, it does not measure body fat.The most popular article over the past week was our new body mass index (BMI) calculator for women. We take a closer look at the reliability of…

Share on PinterestScientists’ hard work is paying off, as the early results of two vaccine trials show promise in the fight against SARS-CoV-2.Several developments have taken place in COVID-19 research since we published our last feature in this series.Among them is the finding that a rheumatoid arthritis drug called tocilizumab almost halved COVID-19 mortality. This…

Share on PinterestPickled capers hold benefits for heart and brain health, according to new research.People have practiced traditional or folk medicine — which the Western world generally considers alternative medicine — for centuries, and it remains the mainstay of healthcare in many countries.Much traditional medicine relies on the use of plants, which have been the…

Share on PinterestNew research assesses the impact that genetic factors and cardiovascular health have on dementia risk.New research has found that cardiovascular health and genetics can jointly increase the risk of dementia.The research, published in the journal Neurology, suggests that even if someone is genetically predisposed to develop dementia, maintaining good cardiovascular health can help…