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Humans may have evolved to show signs of stress to evoke support from others

Posted: 15 May 2022 08:32 AM PDT

Showing signs of stress could make us more likeable and prompt others to act more positively towards us, according to a new study.

Robotic surgery is safer and improves patient recovery time

Posted: 15 May 2022 08:32 AM PDT

Robot-assisted surgery used to perform bladder cancer removal and reconstruction enables patients to recover far more quickly and spend significantly (20 per cent) less time in hospital, concludes a new clinical trial.

Hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health

Posted: 15 May 2022 08:32 AM PDT

Levels of bad cholesterol rise during menopause, and 10% of this increase is likely due to shifts in sex hormones. Women usually undergo menopause at the age of 48 to 52 years, leading to a decline in estrogen and increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Menopause is thought to predispose women to heart disease since it typically develops 10 years later than in men, and risk rises after menopause.