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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

Girls Are Affected By Their Twin Brothers While In The Womb, New Study Showed

The birth of twins has been a fascinating event since ancient times, and it is revered in many cultures as an extraordinary feat. A new study which has observed twins which were male and female has concluded that during the…

March 20, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Sugary Drinks Might Be Linked to An Increased Risk of Early Death

Everyone knows that sugar-sweetened beverages are not healthy. But a new study sheds even more light on how bad these drinks are for our health. Soda and other sugary drinks have been associated with early death. According to a new…

March 20, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Coffee Could Inhibit Prostate Cancer, Recent Research Showed

A team of Japanese scientists identified two compounds in coffee that could inhibit prostate cancer growth. The study was conducted on lab mice models and focused on drug-resistant cancer cells. The research and its results are presented at the European…

March 18, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 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

Measles Misinformation Draws The Attention Of Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer

Canada’s chief public health officer is urging her fellow doctors to offer answers to parents that are concerned whether they should vaccinate their children or not in order to head off the spread of measles. According to Dr. Theresa Tam,…

March 14, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 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

The Real Benefits Of Sleep On The Brain Cells Finally Unveiled By Scientists

Sleep plays a pivotal role in the life of most animals, even more so for humans. An animal sleeping seems to to be a defenseless prey, but sleep is so vital that the risks are taken. A natural question arises:…

March 9, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 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

Bacteria From Frog Skin Might Help Humans Fight Fungal Infections

In the last decades, an affliction wiped off entire populations of frogs from all over the world. Researchers were surprised to discover that in some areas particular amphibian species were unaffected even if others were eradicated. Previous research revealed that…

March 6, 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

Human Cells Communicate At A Molecular Level Using Sugars

There are about 30 to 40 million human cells in the human body, and they work along with neurons, forming a large and complex network of blood cells. There are also specialized cells which make up the tissues and organs.…

March 4, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 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

How to Lose Weight by Supplementing with Diet Pills

Losing weight is something that most people want to do at some time in their lives. There are a lot of ‘tasty’, tempting foods around and overindulging is very easy. Some people turn to food as a comfort and once…

February 28, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

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

Prenatal Nicotine Exposure Might Lead To ADHD, A News Study Revealed

We already know that pregnant women should stay away from nicotine for the sake of their babies. A recent study focused on the adverse effects of prenatal nicotine exposure, especially when it comes to deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As it turns…

February 27, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Insomnia Negatively Impacts Heart and Mental Health, According To New Human Genome Studies

Insomnia is generally dismissed as a minor issue caused by either stress or bad habits like all-night-long Netflix binges. A pair of recently published studies argue that insomniacs are more susceptible to heart and mental health issues. The studies analyzed…

February 26, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

The Place Where Kids Eat Breakfast Influences Weight Gain, Recent Research Revealed

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and most persons will perform better after eating a healthy breakfast. A recent study conducted in Philadelphia revealed what would happen if children enrolled in the School Breakfast Program have the…

February 26, 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

Improved MRI Technology Can Reveal Activity Deep In The Brain

Calcium is an essential signaling molecule within the cells of the human body. Also, calcium is particularly critical for neurons, and imaging calcium in brain cells can show specialists how neural cells communicate. Unfortunately, the current technology can only scan a…

February 22, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Kratom Poisoning Cases Increased Dramatically In The Past Years

A new study focused on the poison cases related to the herbal supplement kratom, and the results don’t look too good. It appears that kratom poisoning cases have increased more than 50 fold. The study looked at calls to US…

February 22, 2019 ·by Diana Vizireanu· 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

Health Canada Warned Children And Teens Not To Consume Cough Products With Opioids

According to new guidelines released by Health Canada, children and teens should not consume cough products with opioids since that might boost the chances of addiction to those substances later in life. “Following a safety review of cough and cold…

February 20, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Can Scientists Find A Cure For Cancer With The Help Of The Great White Shark Genome?

Sharks are fascinating for many reasons. One of them is their incredible ability to heal. Recently researchers took a closer look at their genome in order to get more answers. The results appear in a study named Proceedings of the…

February 20, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Brain Scans In Newborns Might Help Specialists Detect Autism

By employing non-invasive 20-minute-long MRI brain scans in newborn, the scientists try mapping brain circuits in babies to help specialists early detect autism. That’s the conclusion of a new study headed by Hao Huang and his co-workers from the Children’s…

February 19, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Push-ups Have Many Health Benefits Besides Building Muscles

A recent study carried out by researchers from Harvard University revealed that push-ups have many health benefits besides building muscles. Also, how many push-ups a man can do is a sign of measuring his cardiovascular health, the scientists found out.…

February 18, 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