People who work long hours may be at higher risk for developing an irregular heartbeat. A study in the European Heart Journal tracked more than 85,000 people. It found those who worked 55-hours a week or more were 40-percent more likely to develop the condition, which is also known as atrial fibrillation.
New research found that even at low doses, radiation may pose a long term health risk. Doctors in Germany found a significantly increased chance of cardiovascular damage, up to decades after exposure. The study focused on radiation equivalent to what comes from repeated CT scans.
Doctors searching for the causes of autism are looking at a nutrient called carnitine. It’s found in breast milk and formula and in foods including eggs, beef and dairy. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine said it’s possible that a carnitine deficiency might trigger milder forms of autism and that supplements could be a tool for preventing it.
Sources:
1 – European Heart Journal
2 – International Journal of Radiation Biology
3 – BioEssays
