Wellness
Understanding Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Progression in Psoriasis Patients
Researchers evaluate a new non-invasive test, NASH Fibrosure, to evaluate the potential of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease damage in psoriasis patients using methotrexate. Psoriasis
Effectiveness of Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels in Reducing Smoking Rates
Researchers seek to understand whether graphic cigarette warning labels actually influence people’s implicit evaluations regarding smoking. Smoking is a significant cause of preventable disease
Unlocking Mental Health: How Writing Can Transform Your Well-Being
Writing has a healing effect on our mental health. It is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to learn more about yourself,
Exploring the Link Between Meat Consumption and Colorectal Polyp Risk
A recent population-based study investigated the association between meat intake and the presence of colorectal polyps, and further explored this association according to histologic
Evaluating the Accuracy of Liquid Biopsies as Blood Tests for Cancer Detection
A biopsy is routinely performed in patients to determine cancer type and aggressiveness. Common biopsies are invasive and can’t be routinely used on the
Diabetics and Cold Weather: Understanding Increased Cardiorespiratory Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health problem, representing approximately 90% of all diabetes cases. A recent study reports that type 2 diabetics
Evaluating Knee Instability Risk: Key Methods and Insights
A recent study describes a new method and criteria that could be useful in determining the risk of knee instability. Knee injuries can have grave
Exploring the Link Between Loneliness and Multimorbidity: Understanding the Impact on Health
Researchers in England examined the association between loneliness and the presence of multiple physical diseases. Multimorbidity, or the presence of two or more chronic
The Surprising Benefits of Getting a Flu Vaccine Even When Effectiveness Varies
A recent study described the ability of low-efficacy flu vaccines to prevent infection and determine who should be vaccinated to decrease hospitalizations. Influenza, more
Unraveling the Headache Rumour: Facts, Myths, and Solutions for Relief
Rumour: Vitamin D supplements may help alleviate chronic tension-type headaches. Truth: This is true. Low levels of Vitamin D have been attributed to headache
Clarifying the Truth: HHS Is Not Creating an Autism Register
If you have been following health news in North America, you may have seen people discussing the US federal government’s Department of Health and
Rising Transplant Rates for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: Understanding the Causes and Implications
Researchers have recently tried to answer the question of why more people with alcohol-related liver disease are having transplants than in previous years. Doctors
Boost Your Health: How Regular Exercise Can Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer
The Journal of Physiology published research that highlights the link between exercise and decreased tumour growth in colon cancer. As time passes by,
Exploring the Benefits of Live Probiotics for Gut Health Improvement
A recent study investigated if good bacteria in a particular formulation can reach the gut unmodified to colonise and produce health benefits. Products
Groundbreaking Discovery: Researchers Identify Key Protein Linked to Skin Cancer Development
Research shows promise towards understanding the underpinning cellular causes of skin cancer and its potential treatment. The incidence of skin cancer is rising
Exploring Anakinra as a Potential Treatment for COVID-19: Insights and Findings
A new study, published in The Lancet Rheumatology, examines the effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug anakinra for COVID-19 treatment. The number of people with
Understanding the Impact of High Lead Levels on Pregnancy Health
Researchers investigated whether high lead levels or maternal folate status during pregnancy increased the risk of overweight or obesity in children. Obesity is still
Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety in Children: Key Indicators Every Parent Should Know
Signs of anxiety in children need to be correctly identified to help with prompt diagnosis and intervention. Many children experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness,
Unraveling the Antidepressant Myth: Understanding Mental Health Beyond Medication
Myth: Off-label use of antidepressants is strongly supported by research. Truth: This is false. Antidepressants are a group of drugs that are used, primarily,
The Link Between High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Asthma: What You Need to Know
In a recent study, researchers examined the link between fructose, from high-fructose corn syrup-sweetened soda or apple juice, and asthma. Consuming high-fructose corn syrup