Tags: Medicine

Grandparents Medicines Not Secure Enough around Grandchildren, According to a Poll

POLICY 07.03.2019 08:53 AM

Grandparents must not leave medications in their purse or on a kitchen counter as it is best to keep them locked up

Burnout among Healthcare Professionals a Source of Concern for Three-Quarters of Americans

06.18.2019 17:19 PM

Burnout among pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other professionals can lead to impaired attention and decreased functioning that threatens to cause medical errors and reduce safety

Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock Has Given Rise to Drug-Resistant Germs

06.10.2019 06:02 AM

A brochure, by one of the largest manufacturers of drugs for animals, urged farmers to give antibiotics to every pig in their herds.

The Ins-and-Outs of CBD

06.10.2019 06:00 AM

Here's what you need to know about everyone's new favorite miracle drug. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the main compounds of marijuana and its use is one of the most popular trends in the health and wellness scene thanks to its numerous health benefits.

Pain-blocking Vaccine Developed for Arthritis

06.09.2019 23:15 PM

The vaccine design allows control of antibody levels and thus permits the tailoring of treatment to individual cases.

CBD is Becoming a Part of Athletes’ Regimen

06.08.2019 09:43 AM

Athletes experience improvements in recovery due to CBD products. A natural alternative to ibuprofen. An antidote to anxiety. A sleep aid. A post-workout recovery booster.

Stomach Bacteria Could Have an Effect on Drugs

06.04.2019 05:54 AM

Prescribing the best medication may require going with a patient’s gut, or at least, the bacteria that live there.

Cannabis-infused Capsules Could be the Best Thing Since Aspirin

05.29.2019 11:09 AM

A vaginal suppository that relaxes the muscles and thus relieves menstrual cramps. The pharmaceutical industry is sometimes referred to as a large, legal drug ring.

DASH Diet Significantly Lower Risk of Developing Heart Failure for People Under 75

05.11.2019 08:50 AM

DASH diet can reduce the risk of developing heart failure by almost half, which is better than any medicine

Filipino Professor Unlocks the Secret to a Pain-free Life

04.30.2019 06:59 AM

The pain passes within 8 minutes—no pills, no injections. With the development of the natural biomagnetic method by a Filipino professor came the long-awaited breakthrough in the fight against pain.

Mediterranean Diet Could Possibly Curb Obesity

04.25.2019 07:46 AM

Monkeys show a new way of properly dieting. In a study on crab-eating macaques, a team of researchers at Wake Forest University found that the primates on a humanlike Mediterranean diet chose not to eat all the food available to them and maintained a normal weight; by comparison, the animals on a Western diet ate far more than they needed and gained weight; the study also provided the first experimental evidence that a Mediterranean diet protects against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, compared with a Western diet.

First Ever 3D Printed Heart was Made from Human Tissues and Vessels

04.17.2019 15:48 PM

Researchers have successfully 3D printed a heart complete with blood vessels, cells, ventricles, and chambers.

Quill-Like Staples Could Improve Healing and Make for Less Infection

04.09.2019 13:59 PM

Researchers are developing surgical staples that resemble porcupine quills. Anyone that knows anything about porcupines knows that its best to stay far away from them.

Expert Say Artificial Intelligence Could Put the “Care” Back in Healthcare

04.04.2019 09:12 AM

AI promises to improve healthcare. Today, the average doctor visit lasts about 11 minutes, with most of that time spent with the physician staring at a screen or clipboard.

New Male Birth Control Has Passed Human Safety Tests

03.28.2019 09:13 AM

Will men finally have the much needed aid in planned pregnancies? Male birth control could be the wave of the future when it comes to planned parenthood.

Nanotechnology: Speeding Up the Healing Process

03.23.2019 12:48 PM

Nanotech-infused bandages could potentially heal you faster. Egyptian researchers have developed a bandage infused with nanoparticles for the treatment of wounds using the anti-epilepsy drug Phenytoin, known for its capacity to treat skin injuries.

AR on the Surgical Playing Field

03.17.2019 10:23 AM

This is the epitome of fun and efficient learning. With all augmented reality gadgets and applications within essentially everyone's reach, gaming is at a very different level today.

Colonoscopy Can Lives

03.14.2019 14:30 PM

Screening for colon cancer remarkably saves lives, but a great number of eligible individuals are yet to be tested.

A Surgical Nightmare: Anesthesia Failure

03.14.2019 14:27 PM

What is worse than waking up on the operating table? Imagine you are scheduled for surgery, nerves, and anxiety on high. The doctor explains the procedure.

Anti-Vax: How will that Work?

03.13.2019 10:39 AM

Are parents making the right choice? Anti-vaxxers are people, mostly parents, stating that vaccinations are harmful to children and are simply refusing to believe that children should be vaccinated.