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Diseases Believed to Be Non-Contagious Could Spread Through Gut Bacteria

There is a theory saying that humans can spread chronic conditions via unhealthy microbes in our guts. The most common noncommunicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Gathered data on noncommunicable diseases such as type 2…

January 21, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Flu Season in Saskatchewan Makes Five Victims Until Now

The problem with the flu season is that it started in September 2019, and until now, the reports are showing 1.050 cases of influenza, five deaths, and thirty outbreaks in the long-term facilities from Saskatchewan. Also, the Intensive Care Unit…

January 19, 2020 · by Anna Daniels · 0

NHS England Accelerates the Development of a Cholesterol Drug

The NHS will support the mass trial of an unapproved drug that should lower cholesterol. Delivered in the form of twice-yearly injections, the medicine should reduce medical costs and save the lives of people who don’t take statins. Approximately 40,000…

January 19, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Fitbit Features Might Help Specialists Predict a Flu Outbreak

If you’re wearing a Fitbit is good to know that your device is better than ever because it can do much more than tracking your trips. It might indicate when a flu outbreak occurs and help the health officials. Researchers…

January 18, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

A New Study Explores Why Sugar Is So Addictive

Several studies have explored the fascinating link between sugar and the reward center that can be found within our brains. A team of researchers from Denmark has learned more about how sugar interacts with the chemistry of our brains with…

January 17, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

First International Wuhan Pneumonia Case Has Been Recorded

A female tourist was quarantined in Thailand, becoming the first patient who was diagnosed with the new virus in a country other than China. The virus has already infected a significant number of people. The woman was picked up by…

January 16, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Patients Diagnosed With HPV-negative Oropharynx Cancer Face a Higher Risk of Early Death

A new study argues that the risk of early death is increased in the case of patients diagnosed with oropharynx cancer that is not caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in comparison to those who have HPV-positive tumors. The rate…

January 15, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Doctors in China Performed the First-Ever Robot-Assisted Total Hip Replacement Surgery

China has managed to perform the first-ever total hip replacement helped by a domestic robot. The surgery was completed at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital earlier this week. Total hip replacement, also known as arthroplasty, is a common orthopedic procedure, and as…

January 15, 2020 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Green Tea Consumption Could Increase The Lifespan

A large number of people consume coffee early in the morning to enjoy a boost of energy offered by caffeine. A new study argues that green tea could be a healthier alternative since it packs a significant amount of health…

January 14, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Losing Tongue Fat Helps Tackle Sleep Apnea, As Per New Research

New research suggests that losing fat in the tongue can enhance sleep apnea because having a fat tongue could be the main reason behind snoring, choking, grasping, or stop breathing regularly during sleep, which messes up your sleep and ultimately…

January 12, 2020 · by Anna Daniels · 0

One Inadequate Night Sleep May Boost Alzheimer’s Disease-related Protein

Only one insomniac night increases levels of a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease in the blood of young people. The discovery indicates that establishing a good sleep habit at a very young age may support to ward off the illness.…

January 11, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Developing Improved Drugs With 3D Technology, Advanced Research, and Enhanced Protein Simulation

Proteins are sometimes dubbed the working molecules of the human body. A standard body has more than 20,000 various categories of proteins, each of which is part of many functions vital to us. Recently, Purdue University scientists have developed a…

January 11, 2020 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Antipsychotic Meds Cause Brain Injuries In Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a study on Alzheimer’s disease (AD), it was discovered that the use of antipsychotic medications is related to a more imminent risk of head injuries. The irreversible disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and…

January 10, 2020 · by Anna Daniels · 0

New Year, New Health & Fitness Goals: How to Remain Energised

Following Christmas and New Year, you may have decided to go for it and focus on your health and fitness! The turn of the New Year can offer a promising time to set and smash some new exercise goals, however,…

January 10, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Evolutionary Adaptations Trigger Different Gut Microbiome

There is a close link between humans and microbiomes. Microbiomes are the communities of microbes that can be found inside and on the human body. In the past, researchers believed that they could estimate the traits of an animal’s gut…

January 9, 2020 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0