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Smoking Pot During Pregnancy, Deemed Harmless by Many Women, A New UBC Study Showed

According to a new study conducted by the University of British Columbia, many women deem smoking pot during pregnancy as harmless. More specifically about 33 percent of the participants in the UBC survey said that, in their opinion, cannabis couldn’t…

January 23, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Superbugs and Anti-Vaxxers Are The Top Global Health Threats, According To WHO

Recently, WHO (the World Health Organization) released its 2019 list of global health threats. Among them, the most significant threats are superbugs and anti-vaxxers, WHO reported. More concerning, if governments don’t take measures to tackle these risks, the lives of…

January 22, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Genes Dictate Where The Body Stores Fat Tissue

In a new study carried out by the researchers from Uppsala University, in Sweden, the scientists revealed that genes dictate where the body stores fat tissues. However, this process is more prevalent in women than in men. The researchers published…

January 22, 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

This Blood Pressure Medication Can Cause Cancer!

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ or HCT), a diuretic medication, is used to treat swelling due to fluid build up and it is also often used to treat high blood pressure. This medication is also used for renal tubular acidosis, diabetes insipidus, and…

January 22, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Fasting Might Protect Against Age-Related Diseases, A New Study Revealed

In a new study, researchers at the University of California, Irvine, in the United States, discovered that fasting is positively impacting on the circadian cycle of the liver and skeletal muscles, boosting the metabolism which might eventually lead to better health. Accordingly,…

January 21, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Active Teens Are Less Likely To Get Overweight in Adulthood

As we age, our bodies transform and change its shape. With age, we lose muscle mass and gain more fat tissue. But a new study revealed that everything that happens with our bodies when we are adults depends on our…

January 21, 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

Anti-Vaccine Movement Is Among The Top Ten Health Threats in 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the anti-vaccine movement as one of the top ten health threats in 2019. This list also includes dengue, air pollution, climate change, and noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, among other problems. WHO has…

January 18, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Cerebellum Is Influencing Addictive and Social Behavior

In a recent study issued yesterday in the journal Science, the researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, part of Montefiore, revealed, for the first time, that the cerebellum is influencing addictive and social behavior. As the scientists reported, the…

January 18, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Concussion Research Reached A New Milestone As Scientists Made New Achievement

The concussion research reached a new milestone as the scientists made new achievement in the study of the effects of concussions. A joint team of scientists from Canada and the United States, including researchers from the Simon Fraser University, are…

January 17, 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

Pomegranate Generates a Compound That Might Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Pomegranate might help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) relief from symptoms of the conditions. All that, thanks to a compound pomegranate contains. More specifically, natural polyphenols found in this fruit interact with gut bacteria, generating a substance that fights inflammation.…

January 16, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

H1N1 Vs. H3N2 – Which Influenza Strain Is More Severe?

This year’s flu season hit North America already after a slow start. Differently from the 2017-2018 flu season, which was caused by H3N2, this year we’re facing the H1N1 virus strain, the same responsible for the swine flu epidemic that…

January 15, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Physical Exercise Can Keep Type 2 Diabetes At Bay

Type 2 diabetes, so-called non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes, is characterized by the fact that the pancreas continues to produce insulin, even though the body develops resistance to the effects of insulin. In short, type 2 diabetes is an “insulin…

January 14, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Sitting For Too Long Causes Premature Death, A New Study Revealed

Premature dying is the most crucial issue for the time being. While many factors are causing premature death, the leading problem is, according to some scientists, both total sedentary time and sedentary duration. “This is because accelerometer data cannot distinguish between…

January 14, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Heart Failure Has A Never-Before-Known Cause, Scientists Revealed

According to an international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Alberta, there is a hidden factor for heart failure, a never-before-known cause that might trigger circulatory disorders which might, at their turn, cause a dangerous condition that accounts for…

January 11, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Chronic Pain, Remembered Distinctly By Men And Women

A new study carried out by the scientists from Montreal and Toronto revealed that men and women remembered chronic pain distinctly. More specifically, women are more sensitive to physical pain, in general, while men recall it more deeply which could boost their…

January 11, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

H1N1 Influenza Strain Warning – 414 Kids Hospitalized And 4 Dead In Canada

The H1N1 influenza strain has caused 24 deaths this flu season, across Canada. Out of those 24 deaths, 4 dead among children were recorded, while 414 kids hospitalized. Even though the death tool and hospitalization numbers are still lower in comparison to…

January 11, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Bubonic Plague Identified in Wyoming Cat, And It Is The Third Infection Recorded in Six Months

Wyoming, in the western USA, is facing with a new health concern. Bubonic plague was identified in Wyoming cat. The problem is that it is the third infection recorded in six months in Wyoming. Both the previous bubonic plague cases…

January 10, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Extra Belly Fat Causes The Brain To Shrink, A New Study Revealed

Overweight people are, as we already know, exposed to many health issues, including heart disorders, among others. However, more surprising than any of the overweight’s harmful consequences, extra belly fat causes the brain to shrink, as reported in a new study.…

January 10, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

European Union Won’t Authorize Omega-3 Drugs To Prevent Heart Attack

Omega-3 drugs, based on the popular fatty acids, are not helpful in the prevention of heart and vascular disorders in patients who have experienced a heart attack, concluded a review of cumulative data gathered over the years by the Committee…

January 9, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Obesity Causes Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers have published a new study in which they demonstrate one of the mechanisms by which obesity modulates glucose and lipid metabolism in mice, more specifically, diabetes. It does this through changes in the microRNA content of exosomes, vesicles that…

January 8, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

The Mediterranean Diet Is The Best Weight Loss Diet Ever

Those who follow the Mediterranean diet for weight loss are in luck. The ranking of the best weight loss diets of 2019 just published by the magazine US News and World Report, placing the Mediterranean diet at the top of the list,…

January 8, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Brain Cells That Cause Anxiety, Identified By Scientists

A 2018 study published in the journal Neuron has identified the neurological basis of anxiety in the brain. The scientists have revealed that the brain cells that cause anxiety are located in the hippocampus and not only regulate the behavior…

January 8, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Deadly Flu Strain Killed 13 Children Already

Even though the flu season is slow this year, the influenza is on the rise in Utah and other Southern US states, as well. Unfortunately, a deadly flu strain is on the increase in the US, and it already killed…

January 7, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Flu Season Hits In The US After A Slow Start

Flu season strikes the United States after a slow start. The excellent news would be that the specialists predict a harmless influenza season this year. However, some believe that’s too early for the virologists to pronounce since anything can change fast.…

January 7, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Vitamin A Is Crucial For Healthy Gut Bacteria and Immune System

The intestinal microbiota has more than 100 trillion gut bacteria, but far from being harmful, they play an essential role in keeping us healthy. A recent study seems to have found that Vitamin A is crucial in maintaining a healthy…

January 4, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Here Is Why You Should Try the Mediterranean Diet

The food we eat can improve out health if we know how to choose it wisely. There are plenty of diets available out there, but the Mediterranean diet is one of the best ones, as it comes with numerous benefits…

January 4, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Drinkable Cocktail Of Designer Molecules Shows Promise In Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

The scientists from Yale University developed a drinkable cocktail of designer molecules that shows promise in Alzheimer’s disease treatment. The new compound addresses a crucial first stage of the neurodegenerative disorder, and it can even restore the memory. However, these…

January 3, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Blood Pressure Medication Recalled after Test find Toxic Residues

In the recent months several companies have recalled select lots of blood pressure medication after tests revealed that they were contaminated with a small amount of a high-risk chemical that may cause cancer. The Food and Drug Administration as officially…

January 3, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Alcohol and Coffee Might Help Us Live Longer, A Surprising Study Reveals

We all know that alcohol, overweight, and even coffee when consumed in excess are not healthy at all, and, even more, they cause severe illnesses. However, during a surprising new study, the researchers noticed that people who consume alcohol and…

December 28, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0