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Vitamin D has No Benefit for Severe Asthma Attacks Compared to Placebo, Study Finds

Vitamin D has No Benefit for Severe Asthma Attacks Compared to Placebo, Study Finds

According to the first placebo-controlled scientific experiment to explore this relationship, vitamin D supplements do not prevent severe asthma attacks in at-risk children, contrary to…
Psychiatric Disorders are Linked to a Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes-Related Death

Psychiatric Disorders are Linked to a Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes-Related Death

According to a new study published January 27th in PLOS Medicine by Seena Fazel of the University of Oxford, UK, and colleagues, individuals with chronic,…
Medication for High Blood Pressure has an Effect on Brain Function

Medication for High Blood Pressure has an Effect on Brain Function

Blood pressure drugs have an unsuspected effect on the brain, according to researchers. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School discovered that blood pressure…
A Promising Way to Treating Cancer that is Resistant to Treatment

A Promising Way to Treating Cancer that is Resistant to Treatment

A research team lead by Albert Einstein College of Medicine experts has found a novel and extremely promising technique for overcoming a major cause of…
New Drugs for the Treatment of Heart Patients

New Drugs for the Treatment of Heart Patients

A new family of drugs that work as blood thinners by blocking an enzyme in the genes of tick saliva has been discovered. The study…
In Mice, an Anti-tumor Medication Induces Weight Loss

In Mice, an Anti-tumor Medication Induces Weight Loss

Obesity is a global health issue that puts people at risk for diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver, and even cancer. As…
Infancy Hip Dysplasia can be Predicted Using Ultrasound

Infancy Hip Dysplasia can be Predicted Using Ultrasound

DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip) is an issue in the formation of a baby’s hip joint. Occasionally the condition develops before the baby is…
Prostate Cancer can be Detected using Ultrasound Scan

Prostate Cancer can be Detected using Ultrasound Scan

A prostate ultrasound is frequently used to diagnose prostate cancer early on. Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in males…
New Dental Tool Prototype Can Detect Acidic Conditions that Cause Cavities

New Dental Tool Prototype Can Detect Acidic Conditions that Cause Cavities

Cavities, also known as tooth decay or caries, are caused by a variety of causes, including germs in your mouth, frequent nibbling, drinking sugary drinks,…
Experts Say Major Life Events Influence Physical Activity Levels and may have a Negative Impact on Heart Health

Experts Say Major Life Events Influence Physical Activity Levels and may have a Negative Impact on Heart Health

Starting a new school or career, having a kid, or retiring are all important life changes that can have a considerable impact on a person’s…
Parental Smoking Exposure in Childhood is Linked to Poorer Cognitive Function in Adulthood

Parental Smoking Exposure in Childhood is Linked to Poorer Cognitive Function in Adulthood

A study led by the University of Turku’s Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine found that exposure to parental smoking during childhood and…
Pregnant Women with Severe Migraine are More Likely to Experience Labor and Delivery Complications

Pregnant Women with Severe Migraine are More Likely to Experience Labor and Delivery Complications

Migraines are a type of headache in which the nerves and blood vessels (neurovascular) are affected. Migraine with aura and migraine without aura are the two…
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