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Exploring the Rising Popularity of IV Therapies in Medicine and Daily Life
IV therapies used to be limited to hospital settings where patients could be given medications, fluids, and even nutrients when they were sick. The
The Impact of Early Preventative Dental Care on Cavities in Children: What Parents Need to Know
A recent study suggests no clear benefit of early preventive dental care for reducing cavities in children. Cavities are a sign of tooth
Reevaluating Statin Guidelines: Are Current Recommendations Still Relevant?
A recent meta-analysis by He and colleagues investigated the potential non-cardiovascular side effects of statins uses. Statins are a group of blood cholesterol-lowering drugs
Unlocking Academic Success: The Impact of Sleep on Student Performance
Recently researchers studied whether sleep improves academic performance, what time to go to bed, and consistency of sleep. It is known that good sleep
Exploring the Connection Between Gestational Diabetes and Postpartum Depression Symptoms
A recent study determined whether gestational diabetes and postpartum depression symptoms are linked and how the associations may help improve health care for pregnant
Reduce Heart Failure Risk with CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea
A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association examines the relationship between sleep apnea, heart failure, and continuous positive airway pressure
Nature Videos on Social Media Boost Mental Well-Being During COVID-19 Lockdown, Study Finds
Do you enjoy watching videos of cute animals on social media? Do you find that it helps you cope with stress? If you do,
Significant Medical Milestones: December 13, 2016 in History
December 13, 2016: (1) (1935) Turkish medical doctor in dermatology Türkan Saylan is born. She is most known for creating the foundation “Association for
Significant Events in Medical History on March 30
(1863) American philosopher and psychologist Mary Whiton Calkins is born. She was the first woman to become president of the American Psychological Association and
Significant Events in Medical History on March 1 You Should Know
(1943) Swiss physician and bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin passes away. He is remembered for discovering the bacteria responsible for bubonic plague. (1991) American scientist and
Significant Medical Milestones and Events in History on August 5
August 5: (1) (1872) Brazilian physician, bacteriologist, and epidemiologist Oswaldo Cruz was born. He is most remembered for founding the Oswaldo Cruz Institute, currently
Significant Milestones in Medical History on June 14
June 14: (1) (1864) Bavarian-born German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Dr. Aloysius Alzheimer was born. He is credited with identifying the first published case of
Significant Medical Milestones on May 13: A Journey Through History
May 13th: (1) (1857) British medical doctor Sir Ronald Ross was born. He won a Nobel Prize for h is discovery of the malarial
Four Simple Steps to Prevent Ankle Pain and Stay Active
Have you injured yourself by simply walking or running? And after that, you realized you are no longer able to walk properly? Well, you’re
Revolutionary Functional Profiling Shows Promise for Patients with Untreatable Cancer
Functional profiling is a dynamic process that uses each patient’s living cancer cells to select chemotherapy drugs in the lab to determine the best
Understanding Premature Aging: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
Did you know that premature aging can start before the age of 35? While many people start noticing early signs of aging from when
The Impact of Manufacturing Processes on Protein Powder Quality
A recent study published in LWT – Food Science and Technology discussed how the quality of protein powder supplements can change during their manufacture
Understanding the Impact of UV Light on Inactivating SARS-CoV-2 Virus
A new study investigates whether UV light can inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2, which is the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19,
Significant Medical Milestones: December 12, 2016 in History
December 12, 2016: (1) (1204) Egyptian rabbi and physician Maimonides passes away. In his writings, he described a number of topics including asthma, diabetes,
Significant Medical Milestones on March 29 in History
(1886) The first batch of the soda pop Coca-Cola is brewed by John Pemberton in a backyard in Atlanta. (1920) Canadian medical geneticist Clarke