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Residents of Hamilton at Risk of Lyme Disease

Ontario now has a new city on its Lyme disease map and that is Hamilton. The information does not come as a surprise to health care officials since the tick’s population has been slowly migrating up north. The concerns are…

March 20, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 1

Constipation Virus Destroys Glioblastoma Brain Tumors Cells, A Study Revealed

A study conducted by Juan Fueyo at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, helped by his wife, a neurologist, have found out that the virus that causes constipation is capable of destroying the brain tumor stem…

March 20, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 1

Essential Oils May Cause Gynecomastia Or Man Boobs In Young Men

There is a link between the use of certain essential oils and the development of gynecomastia or the abnormal increase of breasts in men, popularly known as man boobs. Some essential oils interfere with the hormones in men Lavender and tea…

March 20, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Childhood Allergies Are On The Rise But Parents Underestimate The Risks

According to an IFOP survey conducted in France, parents underestimate the risk of childhood allergies, despite the fact that allergies are more and more common in children. If diagnosed too late, childhood allergies are more serious than those occurring in adults…

March 20, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

The Health Benefits Of A Diet Low In Salt

Believing that only those people who suffer from cardiovascular disorders have to limit the salt intake is a mistake. The high consumption of salt has negative effects on the body, so it is necessary to limit it from early ages,…

March 19, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

The Paradoxical Sleep Maintains Our Mental Health

Sleep is not a constant state of relaxation. The sleep cycles are extremely complex and, above all, indispensable. Sleep is in our body’s architecture and our body needs it to replenish the lost resources and to heal our organs. The…

March 18, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Penile Cancer Patients Refuse Amputation, The Only Life-Saving Treatment

According to a global study conducted by gathering the data of between 2010 and 2016, penile cancer patients refuse amputation of their manhood which may be the only life-saving treatment. The total or partial amputation of the penis, however, will…

March 18, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

A Deadly Fungus Kills 200,000 People And Leaves Several Millions With Lung Diseases And Allergies

Aspergillus fumigatus, a deadly fungus kills more than 200,000 people worldwide, each year. In addition, several millions of people suffer from lung diseases and allergies caused by this fungus. A research team has now succeeded in taking a promising approach…

March 17, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

World Sleep Day Is Celebrated Today – Here Are The Most Common Sleep Disorders And Their Treatments

Today, March 16th, as we celebrate the World Sleep Day, a group of specialists decided to explain which are the most common sleep disorders and their treatments. At present, more than 45% of the world’s population suffer from sleep disorders,…

March 16, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Hepatitis C Treatment Is Free For All In British Columbia, Canada

The British-Columbia government is opening access to hepatitis C treatment to all residents of the province, including those with early-stage of the disease. Previously, patients had to pay up for the hepatitis C treatment drugs which were not covered by medical…

March 14, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Respiratory And Urinary Tract Infections Increase The Risks Of Death From Infarction And Stroke

A common respiratory or urinary tract infections increase the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke, researchers say. A study conducted by Dr. Paul Carter, a cardiologist at the Aston Medical School in the UK, examined more than 34,000 people admitted to…

March 13, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Obesity Is Linked To The Body Temperature, According To A New Study

The improper functioning of the genes that control the body temperature and its reaction to cold can be one of the main causes of obesity, according to a new study. Obesity is the modern days epidemic According to WHO, since…

March 13, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Be Aware of the Diseases you can Get While Feeding the Birds

Little birds are so cute and we know that you want to keep them close, especially if you like to enjoy their lovely colors and hear them singing. There are a lot of people who have built little tree houses…

March 13, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The Plastic Problem in Oceans Could be Solved by Krill

Pollution is one of the major threats for the environment. There are different types, but when it comes to the oceans, plastic is definitely affecting the entire ecosystem. However, researchers might have discovered something that will solve this problem for…

March 13, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Scientists Got Closer To Understanding Autism After Conducting The Largest Genetic Empathy Study Ever

Empathy, the ability to understand and pay attention to the feelings of others, is mainly the product of our experience but also a bit of it is in our genes, showed the British and French researchers. The study was conducted…

March 12, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0