MEDICINE & HEALTHFoot pain is common and prevalent around the world. Some studies indicate that a third of people in older age brackets suffer from ongoing foot pain conditions. While research from the American Podiatric Medical Association showed that 77 percent of adults had experienced foot pain at some point.
These methods ensure a person loses a certain amount of weight within a given period.
One weight loss method that has become popular among overweight people is the gastric balloon system. The gastric balloon or stomach balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure that has proven effective in improving overweight-related illnesses.
One can survive with only one kidney and the price of this organ varies from different countries. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Laboratoires Servier ) How Much Is a Kidney Worth? Is It Safe to Live With Only 1 of These Organs? The kidney is one of the most essential organs in our body.
A group of researchers aims to boost the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) in mitigating mosquito-borne diseases through self-powered high-voltage disease prevention system. Find out more about it in this article.
A retired NHS worker failed to secure a dental appointment with NHS and was forced to go private where he received a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about it in this article.
Hospitals evolve, too, and it is evident in the various tools that make diagnosis and testing faster. Read on to learn the technology that health facilities are now using.
A study finds that Wall-E's fat people portray a future where all humans are obese aligns closely with public health projections. Read the article to learn.
Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, results in the formation of a "genotoxic" chemical that can cause DNA damage. Read the article to learn more.
A group of scientists developed a new approach in targeted drug delivery for fungal infections by creating robotic systems that uses nanoparticles. Find out more about it in this article.
Scientists investigate the rare condition in a family in Netherlands called color agnosia where color naming and color recognition is impaired despite intact color perception. Read the article to find out more.
A primary sympton of walking corpse syndrome is nihilism, which is characterized by the thinking that nothing is valuable, meaningful, or even existing. Read to learn more.
The urinary system consists of organs that filter blood and eliminate waste and excess water, which forms urine. Check out this article to learn how the body produces urine.
Researchers investigate the tendency of passing down polycystic ovary syndrome from the mother to male offspring while considering the other risk factors. Find out more about it in this article.
Today, we'll delve more into the updated guidelines for CPR, then discuss how online CPR renewal is an excellent option for those who want to ensure that they are up to date on the best first aid practices.