MEDICINE & HEALTH

Proper Female-Focused Research and Funding Could Unlock $1 Trillion

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.18.2024 22:56 PM

While women's rights in most of the world have advanced significantly over the past several decades, these have begun to slip back in many countries, including the US, with states and courts restricting access to reproductive rights and healthcare. The maternal mortality rate in the US, which is the worst in the developed world, jumped 60% in a two-year span.

Nervous System Conditions Surge Past Heart Disease as Leading Cause of Ill Health Worldwide [Study]

03.18.2024 03:40 AM

The leading cause of health problems worldwide is linked to nervous system conditions like strokes and migraine. Continue reading to learn more.

Blood Test Shows Potential in Detecting Colorectal Cancer, Offers Screening Option With 83% Accuracy

03.18.2024 03:20 AM

The first blood test proven to accurately detect colorectal cancer could be approved this year. Check this article to learn more.

Pica Explained: When a Person Compulsively Swallows Things That Aren't Food

03.18.2024 00:22 AM

PIca is an eating disorder that involves the compulsive consumption of non-food items. Read to learn more.

How Do I Calculate BMI? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Body Mass Index

03.17.2024 23:24 PM

This piece you're diving into? It's your guide to understanding BMI. We'll explore how this number is conjured up, peel back the layers on what it signifies, and why, in the vast tapestry of health, BMI is just one thread among many. It's a reminder that while BMI can whisper hints about our health, it doesn't tell the whole story.

What Can Whale Menopause Tell About Human Evolution? New Study Sheds Light on This Evolutionary Enigma

03.17.2024 23:18 PM

Recent research suggests that menopause in whales may offer an evolutionary advantage, potentially paralleling benefits observed in human females. Read the article for more details.

Up To 20,000 Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Missed in England Due to COVID Pandemic, Study Reveals

03.17.2024 22:05 PM

This figure shows how the COVID pandemic affected the detection of other killer conditions, including prostate cancer. Read to learn more.

How Deadly Is Venomous Tiger Snake? Bitten Hunter Suffers Multiple Organ Failure

03.17.2024 02:14 AM

A snake hunter was bitten by a tiger snake and suffered multiple organ failure. Continue reading to know the full story.

Body Image and Selfie Culture: Social Media Use Likely Linked to Appearance Dissatisfaction, Increased Plastic Surgery Procedures, Study Reveals

03.17.2024 01:50 AM

More individuals have been proactively considering or seeking changing their physical features to bring their filtered look to life. Read to learn more.

World Sleep Day 2024: Lack of Slumber Can Lead to Many Negative Health Issues in Women Including Infertility

03.17.2024 01:00 AM

One doctor speaks about the negative health issues of lack of sleep among women. Continue reading to learn more.

Around 5.8 Million Children Experience Long COVID, Study Reveals; Symptoms May Vary From Case to Case

03.17.2024 00:32 AM

One of the biggest challenges in monitoring long COVID in children is the varying symptoms that different kids exhibit. Read to learn more.

City Dwellers Possess Less Gut Bacteria That Break Down Cellulose, Affecting Their Ability To Digest Plants

03.15.2024 22:56 PM

The guts of urbanized people are found to contain less microbial diversity than those of humans who live in rural areas. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Dog-Killing Flatworm Parasite Spreads to Western US; Experts Warn Pet Owners of the Dangers of Liver Fluke

03.15.2024 22:01 PM

For the first time, a waterborne parasite that was believed to only exist in Gulf Coast states has been discovered as far west as California. Find out more about it in this article.

Blood Test Predicts a Person’s Biological Age and Risk of Developing Diseases, Reveals Potential Targets for Health Treatments

03.15.2024 04:15 AM

Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered blood-based markers which can predict a person’s biological age and their risk of developing diseases. Find out more about it in this article.

Intermittent Fasting Offers Protection From Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer’s Disease

03.15.2024 02:25 AM

Intermittent fasting offers a defense against neurodegenerative diseases. Continue reading to learn more.

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