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Cancer Cure Might Rely On A Mechanism Within Human Cells

A new study argues that the treatment for cancer, along with a large selection of other lethal diseases, could be found within the complicated mechanisms of the human cells. The researchers uncovered the critical step in the production of proteasomes,…

February 27, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

New Study Gives Hopes To Patients With Friedreich’s Ataxia, A Rare Genetic Disease

A recently published study has discovered that skin cells harvested from patients which were diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic disease, are up to ten times more sensitive to ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in comparison to those taken from healthy…

February 25, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

The Flu Season Is Not Over – A More Severe Strain Becomes Widely Spread

This flu season appears to be an ugly one. The virus is a nasty one and things are expected to get even worse. Health officials explained that the whole country will be swiped by the flu. It appears that t…

February 24, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Specific Sleep Positions Might Lead To Neurodegenerative Disease

A recent study on neurodegenerative disease risks focused on a somewhat unusual risk factor – sleep positions. The researchers concluded that sleeping on the back, for example, might indeed increase an individual’s risks of developing a neurodegenerative disease. “We compared the…

February 21, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Dietary Fatty Acids Consumption Might Boost Hypertension Risks

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of heart disease, and it might be even lethal as it might cause heart attack and stroke. While many previous studies looked into how dietary habits influence high blood pressure, the newest research…

February 21, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

“Zombie Deer Disease” Spread Across Canada, And It Might Also Affect Humans

In 2018, a new illness emerged, affecting deer, elk, and moose – chronic wasting disease (CWD). Since last year, the condition, popularly known as the “zombie deer disease, has spread across both the United States and Canada. More concerning is…

February 20, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Smoking Reduces The Body’s Capacity Of Fighting Skin Cancer

We already know that smoking is harmful to human organism and that it is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and many other illnesses that might be lethal. But a new study links smoking to a significant…

February 18, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Poor Sleep Can Have an Impact on Your Heart

If you do not get enough sleep, you will eventually raise the risk of heart disease. A new study has shown why an awful night sleep is very bad for your heart and your blood vessels. The study was conducted…

February 17, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Toxin Released By Gut Bacteria Might Cause Bowel Cancer

While scientists already knew that the intestinal microbiome is both beneficial and harmful to human health, a new study revealed that a toxin released by gut bacteria might cause bowel cancer. More specifically, recent research revealed that patients with bowel cancer…

February 15, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Air Pollution Linked To Higher Stroke Risks In The US, A Study Revealed

The World Health Organization (WHO) has already announced that low air quality can cause a lot of health issues, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Southeast Asia is the most exposed region in the world to pollutants, but the air is…

February 13, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Measles Virus Alert for Montana Residents

It appears that Montana could be the next target of a measles outbreak and officials are already taking measures. There have been more than 500 confirmed cases of measles in the Pacific Northwerst so far. According to the Montana Department…

February 13, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Ultra-Processed Food Increases The Risks Of Premature Death, According To French Study

A new French study issued yesterday, February 11th, is the first to conclude that ultra-processed food increases the risks of premature death. However, the authors of this research also announced that further studies are required to uncover the mechanisms that…

February 12, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Snoring Can Be A Sign Of Some More Severe Health Issues

Snoring is annoying for sleep partners more than it is for those who snore. And patients who snore go to a doctor not because they’re scared about potential health problems that might be causing snoring, but because their partners can’t…

February 12, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Childhood Obesity: Watching TV Is Worse For Children Than A Sedentary Lifestyle

According to a recent Australian study, kids watching TV is leading to childhood obesity more than any other sedentary lifestyle habit. As the scientists revealed, sitting down and watching TV is even more harmful to children than playing computer or…

February 11, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Cure for Cancer Might Rely On The Alien Metal Brought to Earth by The “Chicxulub Asteroid”

The Chicxulub impactor, popularly known as the “Chicxulub asteroid,” impacted the Earth about 66 million years ago and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. But, according to a new study, the so-called “Chicxulub asteroid” brought some metal to Earth, and that…

February 5, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Cancer Forms Caused by Obesity Are Now On The Rise in Young Adults Across the US

In a recent report, the researchers revealed a sharp rise in the rate of cancer forms caused by obesity in young adults across the US. The new finding is concerning as it might also surge the cancer-related mortality rates which…

February 4, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Health Canada Warned That A High Blood Pressure Pill Might Trigger Skin Cancer

According to a recent article published by Health Canada, a high blood pressure pill might trigger skin cancer. More specifically, hydrochlorothiazide might increase the risks of non-melanoma skin cancer, as Health Canada reporter. “Health Canada reviewed the best available evidence on…

February 1, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Measles Outbreak Got Traction Due To Anti-Vaxxer Movement

Anti-vaxxers movement has already been included as one of the major health threats in 2019 by the WHO. Now, according to an expert, the measles outbreak across the United States got traction due to the before-mentioned anti-vaxxer movement. And the…

February 1, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Natural Supplements and Habits that Improve Skin Health

Your skin can be considered a window into your overall health as a person. All that we intake and consume, whether it be food or stress, has a direct impact on our skin health. Fortunately, preserving your skin and even…

January 31, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

5 Superfoods To Reduce Cholesterol Levels And Heart Attack Risks

High cholesterol levels are the primary cause for cardiovascular diseases which increase the heart attack risks, among other health issues. By adopting a healthy diet, those affected by high cholesterol levels can lower the cholesterol in the blood, postponing the…

January 30, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Deadly Bacteria In Reheated Pasta Killed A Student

According to Dr. Bernard on YouTube, a student died after he ate reheated pasta. It seems that deadly bacteria, Bacillus cereus, proliferated in the 5-day-old spaghetti the student consumed. The 20-year-old student from Belgium used to cook on Sundays to prepare his…

January 29, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Cancer Cure To Come Out Next Year, Israeli Scientists Announced

A team of Israeli scientists from the Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies, under the leadership of CEO Dr. Ilan Morad, claimed that they have a cure for cancer, a treatment that might save millions of lives every year. This reliable cancer cure would…

January 29, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Sleep Deprivation Causes Increased Brain Damage in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

The scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in a recent study, discovered a connection between sleep deprivation and brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease patients. According to them, sleeplessness fastens the spread of the tau protein, the…

January 28, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Optimism Lowers the Risks of Diabetes in Menopausal Women, New Study Reveals

According to a new study published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), optimism lowers the risks of diabetes in menopausal women. Among the factors that influence risks of type 2 diabetes, there are diet, physical…

January 28, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Top 10 Skin Disorders and How to Prevent Them

There are various types of skin disorders which are either temperature or permanent in nature. Some disorders are painless while others will lead you through the pain. You should be aware of the symptoms and causes so that you can…

January 28, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Gum Disease Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease by New Research

According to a new study, bleeding gums and sensitive teeth are not only painful and annoying, but they are also having a never-before-seen connection with the Alzheimer’s Disease. As scientists reported, the new research established a link between gum disease…

January 25, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Measles Outbreak Hits the United States

In the northwestern United States, the measles outbreak already caused more than two dozens of infections. The most concerning part if it is that the US health experts deemed measles virus on the brink of eradication, but the virus proved…

January 25, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Aspirin Reduces Risks of Heart Attack, But It Might Boost Risks of Internal Bleeding

Aspirin, when consumed daily, has always been considered an aid in case of cardiovascular conditions. Doctors are prescribing aspirin to tackle heart attack, but new evidence shows that it might also boost risks of internal bleeding. “US doctors have long advised…

January 25, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Alzheimer’s Disease: Restoring Memory Loss Might Be Possible, Finally

According to recent research, memory loss in Alzheimer’s Disease might be restored thanks to new practices. However, the study focused on gene changes caused by influences other than DNA sequences, which made it possible for experts to address memory loss in animal…

January 25, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Osteoarthritis Treatments, Revealed During A Genetic Study

Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, GSK, and their collaborators carried out the most comprehensive genetic study of osteoarthritis to date. In the research, the scientists noticed that 52 new genetic changes are connected to the condition. To reach those findings, the researchers…

January 22, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Risk Of Dementia, Boosted by Frailty in Old Age

As reported by a new study carried out by scientists at Nova Scotia Health Authority and Dalhousie University in Canada and Rush University Medical Center in the USA, frailty in old age boosts the risk of dementia. The researchers reached that…

January 21, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Physical Exercises Proved Beneficial In Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

The hormone irisin, which the body secretes in more significant amounts during physical exercise, may prevent dementia, according to a recent study. More specifically, a new study revealed that irisin prevents Alzheimer’s-related memory loss, according to the research published earlier…

January 18, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Postpartum Depression Severity Is Predictable Via Four Characteristics, New Study Revealed

Postpartum depression is a more common condition than the majority of people imagines, affecting mothers after they give birth. It’s a form of depression, as its name implies, and its early diagnosis is essential to tackle the condition as fast…

January 17, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0