Category: Health News

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and one in the U.K. has found that blocking a certain inflammatory pathway in mice protects tendons from injury. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the group describes their study of tendinopathies and possible ways to prevent them. Most people

One of the commonest causes of congenital disability, the Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV), is less prone to mutation than previously thought, a finding which could help develop a successful vaccine, UCL researchers have found. HCMV, a DNA virus and type of herpes virus, is one of the world’s most common and widespread human infections, affecting between

Studies of health effects of alcohol consumption may underestimate the risks of imbibing, particularly for younger people, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. The research demonstrates that although cohort studies — the type of observational investigations typically used to study health benefits and risks — sometimes show

A 50-year-old woman in Australia, a foreign body sensation defendant in her eyes. Under your eyelids, the Doctors found then, black particles. There were deposits of their mascaras, which were already axes with the eyes. This case has already been taken care of in the past year caused quite a stir, and it should not

A team of researchers, physiotherapists and veterinarians at USask are studying how large rehabilitation dogs can help improve the mobility, balance and well-being of children living with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that can affect movement and overall mobility. The study, awarded $50,000 by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), has the

The toddler with giant hands: Two-year-old with a rare condition that causes fluid to build-up in her body is forced to have LIPOSUCTION to reduce the size of her fists Cora Ruben has lymphedema – when the lymphatic system doesn’t work well Endured massages and compression bandages, but her fists still grew Expert discovered her

In recent years, there's been a sharp rise in colorectal cancer cases among younger adults — and their doctors may be missing signs of the disease, a new study finds. People under age 50 are more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced stages of colorectal cancer compared with older adults, according to the study. The study

Metabolic syndrome and fatty liver go Hand in Hand A high alcohol intake can known of liver dimensions of damage sustained and the risk of gaining fat. Meanwhile, however, it has developed non-alcoholic fatty liver, the most common Form of fatty liver disease. This also occurs in people who drink no or little alcohol. Why

Thus, a low Vitamin-D levels in the hair, recognize A lack of Vitamin D supply is widely used in Germany. According to the Robert Koch-Institute more than one Person in such a small proportion in the body has, the risk increases for diseases such as osteomalacia (bone softening) and osteoporosis. Around 40 per cent of

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27, 2019 — The battle against new HIV infections has lost some steam in recent years, a new report shows. After about five years of significant declines, the number of new HIV infections began to level off in 2013, at about 39,000 infections per year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ban ALL junk food adverts on TV, social media, digital billboards and video games before 9pm to stop children from becoming obese, campaigners demand The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) is calling for children to be protected Campaigners argue that existing regulations have significant loopholes  They fail to cover the ‘array of outlets that children consume

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27, 2019 — The battle against new HIV infections has lost some steam in recent years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After about five years of significant declines, the number of new HIV infections began to level off in 2013, at about 39,000 infections per year. The reason

Accumulation of fat in the liver, known as fatty liver disease, is experienced by over 5.5 million Australians, including more than 40% of all adults over the age of 50. Fatty liver develops from a combination of both genetic and environmental causes, which influence the age of onset and severity of the disease. Experts are

Tooth growth from the nose A 59-year-old Dane suffered from a clogged nose. At first Doctors suspected a Tumor. But then it turned out: a Tooth had grown into the nose. Strange mass in the nasal cavity The science magazine “The MMJ” writes. A Dane suffered from a milky discharge from one nostril, his sense

Mother with HIV whose boyfriend ‘risked his life’ to start a family with her reveals he and their child are free of the infection Sasha Goodman, 30, contracted HIV from her mother and was diagnosed at five She was bullied throughout her school years and her mother died from AIDS Ms Goodman didn’t take her

TUESDAY, Feb. 26, 2019 — When times are tough, single moms tend to spend more on their children’s health care than on their own, a new study finds. But two-parent families are less likely to make that change, the researchers said. The study looked at how losing a job, money or health insurance affects a

Scientists from the First Hospital of China Medical University, who published their results in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, attempted to understand whether consuming these vegetables in greater quantity might prevent people from developing colorectal cancer. Onions and garlic, known for their intense flavours, are commonly used ingredients in Indian cuisine, and now a

MONDAY, Feb. 25, 2019 — Transphobia — not formal or informal education — predicts provider knowledge of transgender health care, according to a study recently published in Medical Education. Daphna Stroumsa, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues conducted an online survey to assess exposure to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD)

Typically, MSM supplements contain a synthetic form of MSM. The primary uses for MSM supplements include: arthritis joint pain muscle recovery after exercise allergy relief Many of MSM’s benefits have links to its anti-inflammatory action. Inflammation is a factor in many health conditions, including arthritis, allergies, and skin conditions. By reducing inflammation, MSM may be

It was the diet du jour of the noughties, as popularised by the Paleo diet, the broscience diet, Atkins v2.0 and the Dukan diet. Carbs were out of fashion so we needed something to replace them with. Besides, high protein diets left people feeling full for longer and, some studies showed, they led to greater