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How Can You Diminish The Risk of Dementia

We are already aware of the impact that a healthy lifestyle can have on our life quality, psychical, and mental health, but how reliable is this impact in comparison with the effects of vitamins and pills? World Health Organizations suggests…

May 16, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

How Does Blood Testing Work When Testing For Illness

When you visit the health clinic for an unknown illness, your doctor will usually ask to take some blood samples from you. The results of your blood tests will give the doctor an idea of what is happening to your…

May 10, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Marmot Meat Infected With Bubonic Plague Made Two New Victims

The bubonic plague of the 21st century has taken the life of a Mongolian couple, and as a result, 118 people (including some tourists coming from different countries) were quarantined by the Mongolian government for a period of six days.…

May 9, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Mental Illnesses Stereotypes Are Still Influencing The Way People Think About Patients With Such Conditions

Addictions and mental health expert explained that the stigma associated with mental illnesses would take a while until it disappears entirely even though it is getting lower. What does the expert say about the mental illnesses stereotypes? A clinical psychologist…

May 8, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

The Number Of Syphilis And Gonorrhea Cases Increased Dramatically In The Past Few Years

Syphilis and gonorrhea are two of the most spread of sexually transmitted diseases in the world. Syphilis is caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum. It evolves in four stages and symptoms differ from one stage to another. The primary…

May 6, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

People Trapped In A Quarantine Zone After The Bubonic Plague Killed Two Tourists

The Bubonic Plague caused some of the most violent epidemics of all times. There were three reported pandemics: The first pandemic, also known as the Justinian Plague, started in the year 542 and affected between 25 and 50 million people.…

May 6, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Hormone-based Treatment With Balovaptan Might Help People With Autism

A couple of new clinical tests suggest that a hormone-based treatment might better social function in people with autism. Both tests focused on vasopressin, a hormone that has been involved in the brain’s activity to conduct social behavior. Lead researcher…

May 3, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

High Serotonin Levels Could Be Linked To Autism, Studies Show

Serotonin is a chemical produced by nerve cells. Its role is to send signals between nerve cells, transporting messages. It can be found predominantly in the digestive system, the central nervous system and also in blood platelets. But, some experts…

May 2, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Severe Health Problems Are More Common For Persons With Higher BMI

A recent study revealed a strong link between BMI and serious health outcomes and death. The results of the survey focused on 2.8 million adults from the United Kingdom. During the European Congress on Obesity which takes place in Glasgow,…

April 30, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

If you are older than 29, you might need another measles vaccine

Since the measles, a bad disease, was eradicated in 2000 from the U.S., the country is suffering from one of the worst outbreaks of it. However, even though the majority of victims consist in children that were not vaccinated because…

April 28, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Highest numbers of measles cases in the U.S. now

Health officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, April 24 that the measles cases across the U.S. have reached a number of 695 this week, which makes it officially the highest number of cases…

April 28, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Stress Can Cause Heart Attacks, A New Study Concluded

Stress has become a regular part of our life these days, and we need to deal with it in one way or another. The problem is that stress doesn’t limit at the emotional suffering, and in higher levels can lead…

April 16, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Higher Risk For Lyme Disease Cases In Most Parts Of Cape Breton

Lyme disease remains an issue in Cape Breton, and it appears that most parts of it have a high risk. The latest provincial tick maps confirm this, marking the Lyme disease estimated risk areas. “It’s been alarming to us because…

April 16, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Study Revealed New Facts About The Condition

The new research about the Psychological and Neural basis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been published in Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Science of the United States of America (PNAS), by Dr. Stephen Maren. The professor in the…

April 12, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

New Immunotherapy Process Could Teach the Immune System to Destroy Tumors

We know that everyday studies are conducted against fighting cancer. Scientists are searching for cancer treatment, and at the Mount Sinai Hospital, researchers are developing a new immunotherapy process that could teach the immune system to destroy tumor cells. Cancer…

April 10, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Candida Auris Became An Emerging Threat to Our Health

Candida Auris is a fungus that is now spreading in hospitals around the world. The problem is that this yeast is more and more resistant to anti-fungal drugs and other medicines, so Candida Auris became an emerging threat to our…

April 8, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Alzheimer’s Disease Occurs More Often Than Previously Thought

According to an expert, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease is not as low as scientists previously believed. It is even twice as big. An Alzheimer’s researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Dr. Clifford Jack, said that…

April 6, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Unhealthy Diet Is More Harmful Than Smoking, A New Study Finds

A new study argues that an unhealthy diet can cause more deaths across the world in comparison to smoking. The paper notes that lousy diets cause almost 11 million deaths per year. It seems that the most harmful ones include…

April 5, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

In Vitro Fertilization Increases Risks Of Cancer In Children, New Research Revealed

More than five decades have passed since in vitro fertilization (also known as IVF) has been introduced as an alternative for people who are unable to conceive children naturally. Now, according to a new study, IVF increases the risks of…

April 3, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Violence In Congo Led To A New Ebola Outbreak

Ebola virus disease EVD is also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) or simply Ebola. Ebola virus is the cause of this viral hemorrhagic fever in humans and other primates. In Congo, Ebola is on the rise according to The…

April 3, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Prolonged Antibiotic Treatment For Lyme Disease Can Be Harmful, Infectious Disease Experts Say

Antibiotic treatments are quite standard for Lyme disease, but experts warn us that a prolonged antibiotic treatment could be in fact dangerous. There would be no benefits, and it would be worse than a placebo. Accordingly, experts recommend other approaches…

March 22, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Drinking Hot Tea Might Boost Esophageal Cancer Risks

In a recent study, researchers found out that the incidence of esophageal cancer is higher in people who like drinking hot tea. According to the research, drinking beverages hotter than 60 degrees Celsius is boosting the cancer risks by as…

March 21, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Aspirin Might Protect Against Heart Disease, But Its Adverse Effect Outscore Its Benefits

Many people think that heart attacks can be avoided by ingesting aspirin daily, and the last to question its efficiency regarding this cardiovascular accident are the American heart disease experts. The drug is recommended to be used frequently, according to…

March 20, 2019 ·by Diana Vizireanu· 0

Eggs Might Indeed Cause Heart Disease When Consumed In Excess, New Study Showed

As we speak, eggs are one of the most consumed foods, worldwide. Americans, for example, eat an approximative 280 eggs per person, each year, as the US Department of Agriculture reported. And that because several studies came out saying that…

March 16, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Mushrooms Can Reduce Brain Degeneration

People who eat mushrooms more than at least two times a week may enjoy benefits which were not known before according to a new study. A particular antioxidant which can be found in the mushrooms could help consumers reduce brain…

March 16, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

AirPods and Other Bluetooth Headphones Might Cause Cancer, Scientists Agreed

A high number of scientists have signed a United Nations and World Health Organization petition which argues that wireless Bluetooth headphones, such as AirPods, could harm our health in the long run as they might cause cancer. The researchers who…

March 15, 2019 ·by Diana Vizireanu· 0

Social Media Increases The Risks Of Mental Conditions In Teens

The rise of social media may be the reason why the increase in mental conditions is significantly higher than before, based on information provided by an US-wide survey, released Thursday. The American Psychological Association published the research which proves that…

March 15, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Influenza Already Killed 64 Children Across The US This Flu Season, The CDC Reported

According to official data, eight pediatric deaths caused by influenza took place during the week which ended on March 2nd. The number brings the total to 64 deaths that are linked to this year’s flu season, a quite large number.…

March 12, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Flu Season Peaked, But A New Influenza Strain Takes The Lead

Even though the flu season might have already peaked, a stronger influenza strain might come to take its place according to health officials. This new strain of the virus is so dangerous it can cause deaths and hospitalizations even more…

March 10, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Best Natural Methods To Fight Migraines

We have all been there. A migraine is a head-splitting ache which is often combined with other unpleasant symptoms like light sensibility nausea, able to ruin even the brightest of days. Here are the best natural methods to fight migraines.…

March 8, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Improved Cancer Therapy Is Currently Under Development, Based On Theranostics

A team of researchers is working on theranostics, a fusion of therapy and diagnostics which can target specific diseases. The scientists focus on coming up with improved cancer therapy. The process is powered by metallocorroles, specialized molecules which are employed…

March 8, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Textured Breast Implants Might Boost Risks Of Cancer

According to the Quebec Health Department, those women in Quebec who have opted for textured breast implants since 1995 are at higher risks of developing a specific type of cancer. The health officials in the province recommended the hospitals to contact…

March 5, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

High-Intensity Exercises Halt Colon Cancer Evolution

According to a new study carried out by the University of Queensland and University of Waterloo, in Ontario, short sessions of high-intensity exercises, also known as HIIT (high-intensity interval training), halt colon cancer evolution by reducing the cancer cells growth. Also,…

March 1, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0