Wellness
Unraveling the Liver Myth: Debunking Common Misconceptions for Better Health
Myth: Liver disease doesn’t occur in healthy individuals, only in those who are overweight or have excess alcohol intake. Truth: This is false. A
The Role of Nature vs Nurture in Athletic Success: Is Heritability Key to Becoming a Champion?
Researchers from FIMS World Sports Medicine Congress dispel myths and strengthen claims on the debate of nature vs nurture, or the effect of heritability,
Harnessing Sensory Imagery in Advertising to Effectively Target Your Market
Marketers design advertising campaigns to manipulate sensory imagery in hopes of persuading potential consumers to buy their products. Physical distance is one
Exploring the Science Behind Maternal Instinct: Is It Biological?
Scientists have investigated the role of oxytocin and its receptors in regulating maternal instincts. What is oxytocin? Oxytocin is a hormone or a
Discover How Your Diet Could Be Leading You to Chronic Kidney Disease
In a recent study in the USA, researchers investigated the role of diet in the regulation of systemic inflammation and its association with chronic
Nitrate-Rich Vegetables and Blood Pressure: Myth or Reality Explained
Is there a relationship between eating nitrate-rich vegetables and blood pressure? Let’s find out… Myth: Nitrate-rich vegetables helps to lower high blood pressure. Truth:
Strength Exercises and Dementia: A Potential Path to Slowing Cognitive Decline
Research scientists at a rehabilitation clinic in the UK wanted to know if aerobic strength exercises positively affected those with dementia. Millions of people
Debunking the Metformin and Pregnancy Myth: What You Need to Know
Myth: Using metformin during pregnancy causes birth defects. Truth: This is false. Metformin is an oral tablet that is used to treat high blood
Exploring the Impact of Green Spaces on Reducing Violent Crime Rates
A review of multiple studies investigates the effects of outdoor green spaces on violent crime rates in communities. Outdoor green spaces, such as parks,
Understanding the Link Between Concussions and Abnormal Menstrual Cycles
Young women who suffer a concussion during adolescence may experience dysfunction in their hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis leading to an abnormal menstrual cycle. It is
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Donor Eggs in Assisted Reproduction
Assisted reproduction has revolutionized the world of fertility, allowing many couples and individuals to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. One of the components of
Exploring the Effectiveness of ParkinsonNET in Treating Parkinsons Disease
A recent study in Lancet Neurology compared the effectiveness of specialized physiotherapy and usual physiotherapy in Parkinson’s disease management. Parkinson’s disease is a movement-related neurodegenerative disorder that
Understanding Early Respiratory Problems in Parkinsons Disease
A French team of medical researchers conducted a study with early-stage Parkinson’s disease patients to determine the extent and effect of respiratory issues related
Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking: Researchers Reveal Health Benefits and Positive Outcomes
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine explored the health consequences of weight gain after quitting smoking. Quitting smoking is
Harnessing Genomics to Combat Antimicrobial-Resistant Superbugs: Strategies for Prevention
The spread of antimicrobial resistance is a serious but predictable concern in healthcare. Researchers used whole genome sequencing to determine how antimicrobial resistant outbreaks
Iron-Rich Diet for Seniors: Combatting Iron Deficiency Anemia Effectively
As many as half of all hospitalized geriatric patients may suffer from anemia. A recent study investigated if an iron-rich diet could prevent iron
Early Detection of Testicular Cancer: Understanding Risk Prediction Timelines
A study published in the British Journal of General Practice sought to identify clinical features that can help clinicians with a faster prediction of
How Proximity Influences Memory: The Surprising Connection Between Unrelated Events
A new study examined whether memory recall is organized by time, correlating otherwise unrelated events. Memory, specifically episodic and semantic memory, is best understood
Global Shortage of Old Antibiotics Restricts Treatment Options and Raises Health Concerns
A recent article in The Lancet Infectious Diseases discusses the global shortage supply of old antibiotics and the necessity for prompt solutions to ensure
Understanding Aggressive Breast Cancer: Identifying Those at Risk
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, of which 685,000 died.1