Health Conditions
Understanding Neurotrauma: The Impact of Sleep on Recovery After Brain Injury
Close to 70% of patients with traumatic brain injuries experience sleep disturbance, yet this vital recovery aspect is often neglected. Emerging medical findings still
Effective Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss: Your Post-Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide
A study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition set out to determine whether changes in diet after bariatric surgery could predict
Enhancing Heart Failure Survival Rates Through Combined Treatment Approaches
A large research study shows a significantly lower risk of death and improved quality of life when combining heart failure treatments. It is estimated
Neural Changes from Sight Deprivation: How Losing Vision Enhances Hearing Abilities
A recent article published in eNeuro looked at the auditory cortex of mice who were exposed to darkness for one week. They found that
Essential Reasons to Seek Immediate Medical Care After a Car Crash
Car accidents are challenging, tough, and traumatizing experiences that leave victims confused. Whether you have minor injuries or feel no pain or discomfort you
The Link Between Highly Processed Foods and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
A recent research paper in the British Medical Journal questions whether ultra-processed food has an impact on the risk of cancer. A number of
Boost Your Confidence: 6 Effective Ways for Women to Enhance Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the opinion and view that we have of ourselves. While healthy self-esteem is the goal and ideal, everyone struggles with low self-esteem
Nilotinib: A Promising Leukemia Drug for Treating Specific Pediatric Cancers
Newly discovered activity of the leukemia drug, nilotinib, shows promise for being useful to treat certain types of cancer. Hedgehog-dependent medulloblastoma is a deadly
Early Symptoms of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Fatty Liver Disease: Key Tests and Diagnosis Explained
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are both liver conditions that are best given immediate attention. NAFLD is the commoner and
Revolutionary Non-Invasive Transient Elastography: The Future of Liver Fibrosis Screening
Large screening with transient elastography shows that hemodialysis patients have higher chances of having fatty liver disease and fibrosis. Amongst hemodialysis populations, non-alcoholic fatty
Benefícios do Chá Verde na Redução do Risco de Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crónica
Investigadores na Coreia analisaram se um dos benefícios do chá verde é o risco reduzido de doença pulmonar obstrutiva crónica (DPOC). O chá verde
Revolutionary Test Unveiled for Accurate Diagnosis of Brain and Spinal Cord Infections
Researchers have developed a new sequencing method to help diagnose acute brain and spinal cord infections. Infections that affect the brain and spinal cord,
Seven Common Long-Term Symptoms of COVID-19 That You Should Know
With US deaths from COVID-19 recently surpassing 500,000, there are 111 million confirmed cases worldwide. Fortunately, COVID-19 vaccination is also on the rise, with
Fermented Milk and Whey with Pomegranate: A Researchers Solution to Intense Exercise Recovery
A recent study evaluated whether supplements with a fermented milk mixture would reduce the negative effects associated with high-intensity exercise. The intestinal system helps
The Link Between Asthma and Household Cleaning Products: What You Need to Know
Children exposed to household cleaning products in early life are found to be more at risk of childhood asthma and wheeze. Asthma is a
Understanding the Impact of Screen Time on Childrens Health and Development
A new research study compares screen time with green time and how they impact children’s psychological outcomes. Mental health problems affect 1.2 million children
The Hidden Dangers of Noise Pollution: How It Increases Your Risk of Diabetes
Noisy city streets may prove more than just an annoyance as researchers find a link between chronic exposure to noise pollution and type 2
Exploring the Heart Health Benefits of Coffee: Can Your Daily Cup Reduce Disease Risk?
New research determined whether polyphenols in coffee can influence the prevalence of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the
The Positive Impact of Senior Workers on Workplace Dynamics and Productivity
A recent U.S. study outlines the implications of an aging population in the workplace. The study discusses benefits, safety concerns, and discriminatory attitudes towards
The Genetic Connection: How Your DNA Shapes Your Coffee Consumption Habits
A new study analyzed genetic variants associated with the perception of bitter substances to evaluate tea, alcohol, and coffee consumption. For most people, starting