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    Amubarvimab/romlusevimab reduces hospitalization and death by 79% in adults diagnosed with COVID-19: Study

    As COVID-19 evolves, the development of safe and effective therapeutics is a high priority. Amubarvimab and romlusevimab are non-competing anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies with an extended half-life that may be an effective and safe option for persons who are at high risk of clinical progression to severe COVID-19. A randomized controlled trial of more than 800 […] More

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    Meditation reduces anxiety and improves QOL in patients with heart disease

    Meditation reduces anxiety and improves QOL in patients with heart disease

    Portugal: A recent study has shown that meditation can improve psychological symptoms and quality of life in patients with heart disease. The research was presented at ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Preventive Cardiology 2023.  The researchers report that in patients with coronary artery disease, four months of meditation practice improves quality of life “It is […] More

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    Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease, in animal study

    Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease, in animal study

    In a recent study, researchers at Penn State found that broccoli contains certain molecules that bind to a receptor within mice and help to protect the lining of the small intestine, thereby inhibiting the development of disease. The findings lend support to the idea that broccoli truly is a ‘superfood.’ “We all know that broccoli […] More

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    Mediterranean diet reduces women’s cardiovascular disease and death risk by a quarter, finds study

    Sticking closely to a Mediterranean diet cuts a woman’s risks of cardiovascular disease and death by nearly 25%, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published online in the journal Heart. To build on the evidence base to inform sex specific guidance and clinical practice, the researchers trawled research databases for studies looking […] More