Clinical Trials
Significant Milestones in Medical History on August 3
August 3: (1) (1918) American chemist Sidney Gottlieb was born. He is most remembered for his role in MKUltra, an illegal program run by
Notable Events in Medical History for October 20: A Journey Through Time
October 20: (1) (1616) Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian Thomas Bartholin is born. He is best known for his discovery of the human lymphatic system, a
Significant Events in Medical History on April 20
(1951) Dan Gavriliu performs the first surgical replacement of a human organ (2010) The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico,
Effective Health Information Campaigns to Combat Misperceptions During Disease Outbreaks
Researchers investigated the effectiveness of health information campaigns to correct public misperceptions during disease outbreaks in Brazil. During disease outbreaks, a surge of news
Exploring the Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Life Satisfaction
Living with a chronic disease impacts the way an individual perceives life. In a recent study, researchers surveyed patients with cardiovascular disease to determine
Exploring the Link Between High Calcium Intake and Aggressive Prostate Cancer Risk
A recent study by US researchers investigated the association between the daily intake of calcium and magnesium with high-aggressive prostate cancer. In the United
Understanding the Risks: The Dangers of Combining Benzodiazepines and Opioids
Researchers from Stanford University analyzed health insurance claims from 2001 to 2013 to investigate a relationship between concurrent benzodiazepine and opioid use and opioid
Understanding the Complex Link Between Autism and Depression: Shedding Light on a Hidden Struggle
Canadian psychologists seek to spread awareness on the nature of depression in those on the autistic spectrum. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is very enigmatic
Exploring the Mediterranean Diets Impact on Reducing Frailty and Promoting Longevity
Frailty is one of the by-products of the aging process. As we age, we naturally become frailer which can put us at an increased
Revolutionary New Biosensor Developed for Rapid Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria
Canadian researchers utilized the lab-on-a-chip microfluidic technology to develop a new biosensor for real-time detection of pathogenic bacteria Bacteria are all around us—in the
Effective Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimers Disease
During the International Conference on Nutrition and the Brain, experts were asked to propose possible guidelines for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease with the
Boost Your Bones and Combat Anemia: The Benefits of Testosterone Therapy
In three 2017 studies, the effects of testosterone therapy in older men were investigated. Their findings suggest testosterone therapy improves skeletal health and anemia
Folinic Acid Supplements: Boosting Communication Skills in Autistic Children
Folinic acid supplements could help autistic children develop their verbal communication skills. In a double blind randomized controlled trial, researchers tested whether a daily
Antibiotics in Young Children Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Conditions Later in Life
Rutgers researchers say that children under age two who take multiple antibiotic courses are more at risk of developing chronic conditions. Scientists raised concern
Breakthrough Advancements in Urine Testing for Prostate Cancer Detection
Researchers describe the progress of a simple and non-invasive new urine test for prostate cancer that’s currently in development. Prostate cancer is one of
Impact of Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy on Childhood Obesity Risk
Childhood obesity is on the rise worldwide, and it is associated with a higher risk of chronic diseases later in life. Early prevention strategies
Regular Physical Activity Could Halve Heart Attack Risk, New Study Reveals
A recent study in The European Heart Journal determined whether peak oxygen targets could lower individuals’ heart attack risk. VO2 max is also known
Body Weight Fluctuations Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Mortality
In a 2017 study, researchers looked at the connection between fluctuating body weight and increased risk of heart attack and death in patients who
The Connection Between Fetal DHA Levels and Neurocognitive Development: What You Need to Know
Adequate consumption of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, is vitally important during pregnancy as it is a critical building block for the fetal brain
Green Tea and Stroke Risk: What the Latest Nutrition Research Reveals
A recent study set out to investigate the association between drinking tea and the risk of stroke in a Chinese population. Specifically, the researchers