Health Conditions
Calcium Intake and Bone Health: Why Men May Not Benefit from Increased Calcium to Prevent Bone Loss
A recent study investigated whether increased calcium intake is an appropriate strategy to prevent bone loss and risk of osteoporotic fractures in men.
Exploring the Safety of Glucocorticoids for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Glucocorticoid therapy is safe for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in an early stage. The tolerability of glucocorticoids (GC) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Accelerate Your Recovery: Discover the Latest Treatment Advancements for COVID-19
Combined metabolic activators accelerate symptom-free recovery in COVID-19, according to a recent study. In severe cases, COVID-19 can lead to respiratory problems, metabolic dysfunction,
Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues.1 In Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the immune system attacks the peripheral
Unlocking Lifelong Flexibility: How Exercise Can Keep You Limber into Your 80s
Researchers in Italy evaluated how a group of 80-year-olds outperformed a team of 50-year-olds in a simple physical exercise test. All they had to
Boost Brain Clarity: How Antioxidants Can Help Alleviate Diabetic Brain Fog
Researchers from Scotland used a mouse model to investigate whether antioxidants can reduce brain fog associated with diabetes Blood sugar levels rise normally rise
Impact of Residential Context on COVID-19 Mortality Risk
A recent study suggests that older adults living in care homes have a higher COVID-19 mortality risk than those living in single houses or
Impact of Pre-COVID Routine Disruptions on Sleep Patterns Explained
Anyone who has ever travelled across multiple time zones may be familiar with the concept of jetlag. When this occurs, your internal biological clock
Exploring the Potential of Drugs to Cure Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Analysis
New research in mice highlights genetic mechanisms for inherited deafness that could lead to treatment strategies in humans. Certain forms of progressive hearing loss
Updated Canadian Gonorrhea Treatment Guidelines: What You Need to Know
Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two main causes of urethritis and cervicitis in men and women respectively. The Canadian guidelines for gonorrhea treatment have
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Mood: New Study Confirms Antidepressant Effects
A study examined how aerobic exercise can have antidepressant effects on people with depression based on a review of previous studies. Exercise has previously
The Impact of Media Violence on Aggression: Understanding the Connection
In a world where television, the internet, and video games are teeming with violence, it becomes ever more important to understand its impact on
Understanding Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk After Endocrine Treatment
A world-wide meta- analysis involving the results of 88 clinical trials determined breast cancer recurrence outcomes 5-20 years after endocrine therapy. Endocrine therapy has
Understanding the Hidden Costs of End of Life Care: What You Need to Know
Recently, the end of life care experienced by older adult individuals has sparked interest and observations have been made to identify the potential
Discover How Your Address Could Influence Your Risk for Chronic Disease
You haven’t been paying attention if you’ve never heard the term “inflammation” concerning general health. However, inflammation has been a hot topic in the
Exploring the Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Researchers compared sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to DPP-4 inhibitors. According to the American Heart Association, people that suffer from diabetes are two
Exploring Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain: A Natural Alternative to Surgery
Researchers from Korea compared the need for surgery in patients who had received acupuncture for lower back pain with those that had not. Up
Ethical Considerations in the Quest for an HIV Cure: Navigating the Path Forward
Clinical research involves several ethical issues for consideration. Researchers navigate the ethics of the research to develop a cure for HIV and its subsequent
Phthalates in Fragrances: The Hidden Toxic Threat Comparable to Leaded Gasoline
Researchers have compiled data demonstrating the neurotoxicity and environmental accumulation of chemical compounds listed under “fragrances” in common household products. Fragrances can include a
Exploring the Role of HDL Cholesterol in Preventing Artery Stiffness
A team of cardiovascular disease researchers evaluated if they could predict how stiff your arteries are by measuring your HDL cholesterol. Cardiovascular disease is