The ketogenic diet was first used to treat epilepsy in 1921. This allowed it to enjoy a place in the medical world as a therapeutic diet for the next decades. It was only in recent years that keto reemerged as a formula for weight loss, which has been shown to be effective - but not in all cases.
Microsoft's medical AI was recently launched and aimed to answer questions about medicine and biology. Check out how reliable could this new technology be.
It is no secret that New York City is one of the world's central hubs and this proof of this is the over eight million people who call it home. Among these people are those who for a myriad of reasons ranging from severe injury and illness to old age or cannot take care of themselves due to different reasons. Interestingly enough, some of these people can go home, but often, they may have loved ones that can't always be there.
Researchers have quantified for the first time the pathological effects of plastic ingestion of wildlife that causes the emerging disease called "plasticosis." Read the article to learn more about this new disease.
Though previous estimates have revealed that around 2% to 2.5% of individuals battle face blindness, the condition is actually more common than previously thought. Read to learn more.
Fasting is an ancient practice that involves abstaining from food and drink for a period of time. It is usually associated with religious practices, but recently, it has gained popularity as a health and wellness trend. People who practice fasting claim that it has numerous benefits, including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and better brain function.
Doctors discourage the public from drinking raw potato juice to treat strep throat infections as it can be dangerous. Read the article for the details.
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte reported that one individual recently became sick with the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, probably due to sinus rinse procedures that used tap water. Read the article to learn more details.