Author: Healthcare Propulsion Staff

As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans, America’s native nut, and their role in heart healthy eating patterns. Published in the peer reviewed journal Nutrients, the analysis brings together more than two decades of research on pecans. The findings reinforce evidence linking pecans to cardiovascular health and improved diet quality, while also outlining areas that deserve further study. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology conducted the review, examining a broad range of studies that highlight how pecans fit into modern dietary habits and current health priorities.…

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said that two new non-invasive technologies can be used in the NHS to speed up the diagnosis of endometriosis in primary care. The condition affects around one in ten women of reproductive age in the UK, yet the average time to diagnosis is more than nine years. NICE’s draft early use guidance recommends two technologies, EndoSure and Endotest, that can be used in the NHS during a three-year period while additional evidence is collected on how well they work. The tests are intended to support the diagnosis of endometriosis in primary care, where…

After her medical diagnosis three years ago, Morgan, 62, set up The Autistic Woman website through which she collated information and stories.”I realised we are often invisible,” she says. “We hide how we are because we are conditioned by society to blend in.”Her memoir Mothertongue, in which she revisits key life events in light of her diagnosis, has been published this month.Despite a successful career as a national newspaper journalist, Morgan, who grew up in Edinburgh and now lives in Cockermouth, Cumbria, says she always knew she did not fit in.As a teenager, she had what her GP thought was…

The research team also included scientists from the universities of Liverpool, Glasgow and Birmingham.The study’s principal investigator, Dr Douglas Gibson, from the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Reproductive Health, said: “These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis. “Traditionally seen as an oestrogen-driven disorder, our research challenges this view by showing different androgen levels in the condition. “We are optimistic that this new insight will lead to earlier diagnosis and the development of innovative new treatments for those affected by endometriosis.”Dr Susan Bodie, from Edinburgh Innovations, the university’s commercialisation service, said the discovery addressed an “important unmet…

Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to identify which specific bacteria are involved in disease and exactly how they influence the body. One bacterium in particular, Morganella morganii, has been linked in several studies to major depressive disorder. Until recently, though, it was unclear whether this microbe contributes to depression, whether depression changes the microbiome, or whether another factor explains the connection. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have now identified a biological mechanism that strengthens the case that M. morganii can affect brain…

On Episode 291 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James was joined by regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier, and with competition season in full swing, the team also welcomed special guest Melvin Anthony, as they discussed the importance of posing like a pro. When it comes to this often-neglected aspect of acing a contest, the crew agreed that failing to gain advice from a pro, or learning routines based on social media posts, could threaten your success when flexing. How Melvin Anthony Became One of Bodybuilding’s Best Posers While many bodybuilders were struggling to contend with…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder and a leading cause of dementia worldwide. Despite years of research, there is still no cure. New antibody-based treatments that target amyloid β (Aβ) have recently emerged, but their benefits have been modest. These therapies can also be expensive and may trigger immune-related side effects, underscoring the urgent need for safer, more affordable options that can slow the disease. A recent study published in Neurochemistry International offers a surprising possibility. Researchers from Kindai University and partner institutions found that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can reduce the buildup of harmful Aβ…

A Kenyan court initially suspended the country’s deal after legal challenges demanding protection of patient privacy.Arnold Kavaarpuo, executive director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission, told the BBC the government in Accra had objected to the deal it was offered for similar reasons.”We had concerns around the scope and breadth of data that was being required,” he said.”It was us generating data and passing it on to the US authorities, and there were no real reciprocal measures when it comes to the protection of Ghanaian data and Ghanaian sovereignty.”And so from our perspective,” he added, “once the data left the Ghanaian…

For the first time since 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have released updated clinical guidance on how to screen for and manage blood cholesterol. The recommendations were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation and were presented March 28 at the American College of Cardiology’s 75th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans. The release comes shortly before a related paper, “The ABCs of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Communicating What We Know in 2026,” appeared in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Focus on LDL, Lipids, and Personalized Risk The updated…

While many core exercises resist force, such as planks, the cable push-pull rotation trains your body to generate force from the ground up. Your feet drive into the floor, your hips initiate the movement, your core transfers force, and your upper body finishes it. That transfer of force is what powers many athletic performances and real-world movements. Whether you’re swinging a golf club, throwing a punch, or throwing a baseball, your core’s job isn’t just to prevent motion—it’s to generate, control, and transfer rotational force. The cable push-pull rotation develops both sides of the rotational equation. It teaches you how…