Globally, cancer continues to be the second leading cause of death, with around 9.6 million deaths registered in 2018. Lung cancer and breast cancer are the most common forms of cancer, and lung cancer and colon cancer cause the highest number of deaths. Radiation therapy is one of the most...
In a new study, researchers have found the mechanisms through which high levels of blood lipids could lead to inflammation and, over time, more serious consequences, such as organ damage.
Inflammation is both caused by and a risk factor for many conditions. These include obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. One of...
To get the energy it needs to function correctly, the body usually relies on glucose (a simple sugar), which results from the digestion of carbohydrates. When there is not enough glucose to rely on, the body will burn fat instead. This is a process called ketosis, and it is the...
Insomnia can have a serious impact on a person's health and well-being. Now, a study of females aged 50 and over has found that some parts of the diet most likely contribute to this sleep
disorder. The findings of a new study suggest that refined carbohydrates contribute to insomnia among older...
According to a recent study, people who regularly consume hot peppers have a reduced mortality risk compared with those who never eat hot peppers. Hot peppers are now a global phenomenon. From Cambodia to California, and from Birmingham, Alabama to Birmingham, United Kingdom, spicy food is ubiquitous. Throughout history, cultures...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a drug derived from fish oil as an additional therapy for people at risk of experiencing cardiovascular events. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the United...
Globally, 15 million people experience a stroke each year. Almost 6 million of these people die as a result, and 5 million go on to live with a disability. Researchers have started exploring sleep duration as another potential risk factor. Some studies have found that either too much or too...
There is no doubt that nursing is a noble profession. The reason is that it involves saving people’s lives and caring for those in need. The nursing industry is now booming with the growth of the global health care industry. It is termed as a regarded profession across the world....
Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.
However, although there is clear evidence of metformin’s effectiveness, scientists do not fully understand how it interacts with cells and tissues at the molecular...
Researchers have long recognized the fact that a wide array of animals have superpowers. Specifically, the same conditions that affect humans — some of which can be life-threatening —
may not affect animals at all. Two such examples are elephants and whales, whose cancer risk is practically zero. Other animals are...
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