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Climate Change and Air Pollution Are Exposing Canadians To High Health Risks

A new report from The Lancet revealed that climate change, air pollution, and life-threatening floodings, among others, are exposing Canadians to high health risks. According to the report, Canada’s failure to cut greenhouse-gas emissions is not only affecting the planet by increasing global…

November 29, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cucumbers Sickened 5 More People In Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada updated its early-November warning on the Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumber. According to the officials, five more cases of illnesses connected to Salmonellosis have been recorded across Canada, but the Public Health Agency did not reveal…

November 29, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Autism Rate in The US Rises To 1 in 40 Children

Although parents are increasingly more aware regarding the symptoms of autism, they cannot do anything to stop the condition from developing in American children. According to a new study, autism rate in the US rises to 1 in 40 children.…

November 28, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Alzheimer’s Vaccine Might Reduce Dementia

Researchers continue to make improvements when it comes to an experimental vaccine that might be able to hold of Alzheimer’s in the future. The scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center tested the vaccine on animals and the…

November 25, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

UNAIDS Report Says That 9.4 Million People Are Infected With HIV, But They Don’t Know

A total of 9.4 million people living with HIV do not know they are infected, according to a new UNAIDS report. UNAIDS is an entity that analyzes efforts to facilitate access to HIV testing and available treatments. The study also…

November 23, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Tell-Tale Signs about Diabetes

Millions of people around the world suffer from diabetes. It is estimated that there also millions of people that have reached a pre-diabetes stage but they are not aware of it. Read below to learn more about diabetes and the…

November 23, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Probiotics Are Useless In Cases Of Gastroenteritis In Young Children

Probiotics are not effective in reducing the symptoms of gastroenteritis in young children, according to two studies conducted in several American and Canadian hospitals and published yesterday. Doctors often prescribe probiotics to restore intestinal flora in young patients with gastroenteritis,…

November 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Mannose Sugar Might Decrease Tumors Development And Enhance Chemotherapy Treatment

Mannose sugar, a dietary supplement, can delay tumor growth and boost the chemotherapy effectiveness in lab mice suffering from a variety of cancers, according to a study that marks a breakthrough in the understanding of how mannose can help treat…

November 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Molecule Used In Cancer Treatment Reduces Risks Of Cardiovascular Diseases

Researchers at the Health Research Institute of the “Hospital Clinico Universitario of Valencia,” in Spain, have shown that a molecule called PD033299 increases the number of a type of protective cells, known as T cells, from cholesterol plaque, making it…

November 21, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Drink No More Than One Glass Of Alcohol Per Day To Avoid Cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO), once again, warns the public about excessive alcohol consumption, which increases the risk of cancer. As Professor Jurgen Rehm of the WHO reminds us, it is best not to drink alcohol at all, but if…

November 20, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Costs Canada Over $1 Billion A Year

A team of health-care professionals estimated that the antibiotic-resistance bacteria represent an issue that costs Canada $1 billion a year, draining health-care budgets and postponing the treatment of infections. Even more, Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC) believes that the cost tag of…

November 16, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Cystic Fibrosis Patients Exposed to Higher Risks of Liver Cancer

Researchers from Colorado, in the United States, shared the results of a study that showed that patients with cystic fibrosis would be at higher risk of developing liver cancer. The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, USA, has allowed researchers to…

November 14, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Pneumonia Kills About 1 Million Children Under The Age of 5, Annually

700,000 children could die from pneumonia in Pakistan and 635,000 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a study carried out by the John Hopkins University in the US and the NGO Save the Children. Of the total 10.8…

November 13, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Japanese Doctors Conducted A Stem Cells Transplant Into The Brain of a Parkinson’s Disease Patient

Japanese doctors have transplanted stem cells into the brain of a patient with Parkinson’s disease to recreate neurons. That might be an operation that could make a difference in the Parkinson’s disease treatments. The Parkinson’s disease is affecting ten million…

November 12, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Obese Teenagers Exposed To Higher Risks Of Pancreatic Cancer in Adulthood

Israeli researchers have just discovered that being overweight in teenage increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by four times in comparison with people with regular weight. Pancreatic cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and obesity is…

November 12, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Genetic Information Might Be The Cause Of Obesity

A new study conducted by Western University’s researchers revealed that one gene, when removed from mice, might lead to increased fat accumulation. Accordingly, our genetic information might be the cause of obesity. Scientists at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and…

November 7, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Skin Cancer Death Rates Are On The Rise, According To A Recent Study

Even though the melanoma rates in women are in decline globally, in men, the situation is different. According to a recent study, skin cancer death rates are on the rise in several countries. The new research, carried out by the…

November 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Canadian Study Came Up With New, More Effective Drugs For Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

The findings of a new international study headed by Dr. Dick Menzies of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center in Montreal should lead to a significant revision of the global guidelines for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.…

November 2, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Parkinson’s Disease Might Originate In The Appendix, A New Study Revealed

Parkinson’s disease may originate deep in the digestive system, according to a new study by US scientists. The research, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, found that people who had their appendix removed were less likely to develop this…

November 2, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Adults With ADHD Are More Creative Than Healthy People, Recent Research Revealed

Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tend to be more innovative and creative in fields such as marketing, product design, technology, and computer engineering, a University of Michigan study revealed. “The creative products of people with ADHD can be…

November 1, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

High Blood Sugar Levels Boosts The Risks of Tuberculosis, A New Study Revealed

Millions of people around the world with high blood sugar levels might be at higher risks of tuberculosis, a team of experts warned during last week after they presented the new study’s results at a pneumology congress haled in The…

November 1, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

People With Mental Illnesses Are More Exposed To Violence, A New Study Shows

A recent study conducted in Canada revealed a worrying trend. Accordingly, people with mental illnesses are more exposed to violence. Researchers hope that this new research would increase public awareness regarding this troubling situation. The study, carried out by Statistics…

October 30, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Therapy For Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) Developed by Merck Pharmaceuticals

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) may have a solution thanks to a revolutionary therapy that promises to reduce outbreaks by 67% for up to four years, according to Luciano Rossetti, VP of Merck Pharmaceuticals. “It is a new oral therapy that…

October 30, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Killer of Cancer “Lives” Inside Every Cell in The Human Body

Every single cell in the human body contains a code that is, in reality, the killer of cancer as it is capable of causing the self-destruction of every cell that might turn cancerous, a new Northwestern Medicine study revealed. This…

October 29, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Influenza Made The First Victim in New York As A Kid Died Of Flu-Related Complications

New York Health officials confirmed Thursday the first pediatric death in the city caused by the influenza virus this season. Although they did not give details about the child’s identity, age, or ethnicity, citing reasons for patient confidentiality, the New…

October 26, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Study: Is Stress Shrinking your Brain’s Cells?

A new study was published in the journal Neurology and it is based on the effect that stress hormone has on people brain. The study reports lost in memory and small brain volume in people with a high level of stress homone.…

October 26, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Death Toll Hits 7 In A Viral Outbreak At Rehab Center

Recently, yet another kid died due to a severe, yet unknown, viral outbreak at a New Jersey rehabilitation center especially designated for “medically fragile children,” raising the death toll to 7, according to the latest report from the institute. In general,…

October 24, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Breast Cancer Survival Rates Extended With Two New Drug Combinations

Two new studies showed that breast cancer survival rates could be extended with two new drug combinations. More specifically, combining palbociclib drugs with hormone therapy can considerably boost the survival of women affected by advanced breast cancer. The first study, called “Overall…

October 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Rare And Mysterious Polio-Like Paralysis Affects Kids In Canada

According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 60 cases of the polio-like paralysis affected children across 22 US states over the past few weeks. Now, this rare, polio-like paralysis affects kids in Canada, as reported by Toronto health officials. “I…

October 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Cannabis Oil Might Be Beneficial In Crohn’s Disease, A New Study Reveals

More and more studies on cannabis reveal both its beneficial effects on health and adverse effects. Now, a recent study showed that cannabis oil might be helpful in Crohn’s Diseases, alleviating the illness’s symptoms. “Studies have shown that many people with…

October 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

US Hospitals-Based Study Linked Cannabis Consumption To Increased Heart Attack Risks

Recent research based on US hospital statistics revealed a worrying fact. Accordingly, the scientists linked cannabis consumption to increased heart attack risks. The results of the study carried out by the Avalon University of Curacao were officially presented Friday, October 19th,…

October 21, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New York Man Died After He Ate Squirrel Brains

It might be shocking for many but, indeed, there was an American who ate squirrel brains. As a consequence, that 61-year-old New York backwoods gourmand died after developing a deadly brain disorder triggered by squirrel brains he ate. As reported by…

October 17, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Obesity Surgery Might Reduce Heart Attack Risks In Diabetics

According to a new US study, obesity surgery could considerably reduce heart attacks and strokes risks in patients with diabetes. The new research is reinforcing the evidence that such intervention’s benefits go beyond weight loss. The study surveyed approximately 20,000 obese…

October 17, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0