MEDICINE & HEALTH

Extending Lifespan in Humans Possible? Immunotherapy Method Addresses Health Issues From Poor Lifestyle Choices

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.28.2023 03:00 AM

An international team of researchers has discovered an immunotherapy method which could add years to healthy aging. Read the article to find out more.

Is Calorie Counting an Effective Way to Lose Weight? Four Things to Know

11.28.2023 02:57 AM

If you are looking to lose weight, calorie counting could be an effective method to employ. However, before you start doing so, you should know these four things.

Six Essential Nutrients: Here's Why You Need Them To Stay Healthy and Where You Can Healthily Source Them Out

11.28.2023 00:55 AM

The body requires six essential nutrients, categorized further into micronutrients and macronutrients, in order to stay healthy. Read to learn more.

First Human Case of Swine-Flu-Like Strain Detected in UK; Infection Source Still Unknown

11.27.2023 23:11 PM

The first human case of A(H1N2)v flu strain, which is largely similar to swine flu, has been confirmed. Read to learn more.

Can Taste Buds Be Trained To Embrace New Flavors? Here Are 7 Tricks To Train Your Palate

11.27.2023 06:02 AM

Taste preferences, genetic influences, and training methods offer insights into fostering an appreciation for diverse foods and promoting a balanced diet. Check out the top seven tips for acquiring taste on disliked flavors.

Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers, Study Finds

11.27.2023 03:58 AM

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are linked to higher risk of mouth, throat, and esophagus cancers based on a study of 450,111 adults over 14 years. Continue reading to learn more details.

Animals That Transmit Rabies: Be Careful With These 4 Creatures

11.26.2023 22:00 PM

While dogs account for the majority of rabies cases, they are not the only animals that transmit rabies. Read to learn more.

Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Treatment: What Is This Rare Condition? Can It Be Cured?

11.26.2023 20:15 PM

Creutzfeldt Jakob disease is a rare brain condition that is caused by proteins called prions. Read to learn more.

Gloria Ramirez Toxic Lady: Here's Why Her Case Remains One of the Most Mysterious, Sensational Medical Cases

11.26.2023 20:08 PM

In a matter of hours from the time Gloria Ramirez was brought to the hospital, several medical staff members that got into contact with her ended up falling ill. Read to learn more.

Does Lice Like Clean Hair? Does Washing Your Hair Matter to Them or Not?

11.26.2023 20:03 PM

Is there really a link between head lice infestation and hair cleanliness? Read to find out. It is the general belief that lice prefer hair that is unwashed, but is this really the case? Hair Cleanliness and Lice In reality, there is actually no association between personal hygiene and lice.

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need For Heart Health? Initial Analysis Shows RDA in US Is Too Low For Those With Cardiac Issues

11.26.2023 00:30 AM

The initial analysis of a clinical trial suggests that the recommended vitamin D dietary allowance is too low for reaching optimal vitamin D levels. Read to learn more.

Miniature Wearable Sensors Track Subtle Sounds Inside the Body, Provide Information for Continuous Health Monitoring

11.24.2023 22:56 PM

A team of experts developed the world’s first wearable sensors which can continuously monitor patient health. Learn more about it in this article.

AIS Healthcare Leads the Compounding Industry in Setting Higher Standards for Quality and Safety

11.24.2023 13:12 PM

AIS Healthcare's investments in sterility, safety, and quality provide a model for the compounding industry a decade after the NECC tragedy.

Do Bicycle Helmets Make Cyclists Appear Less Human?

11.24.2023 12:44 PM

In a world where road safety for cyclists is never guaranteed, this piece of recent research is quite alarming: in a survey of over 560 participants, 30% viewed cyclists who were wearing helmets as "less than fully human." Peculiarly, the research showed that cyclists simply wearing a hat were viewed as more human than those wearing a full helmet.

What Is Anaphylaxis? How Can a Person Be Allergic To Exercise?

11.24.2023 11:00 AM

Exercise can induce a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction in a condition known as anaphylaxis. Continue reading the article to find out more.