MEDICINE & HEALTH

Fighting Obesity is Not About Cutting Calories

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.05.2020 09:10 AM

Why do obese people struggle to lose weight? Stigmas against obesity caused Canada to update their guidelines so that obesity treatment will no longer shame people but rather focus on the roots of the chronic illness.

Coronavirus: Estrogen May Protect Women From COVID-19

08.05.2020 06:20 AM

A new study shows post-menopausal women were more likely to report severe coronavirus, while women who were taking contraceptive pills were less at risk.

Polio-Like Illness May Infect More Than 200 Children This Year, CDC Warns

08.05.2020 06:00 AM

A rare but deadly illness returns to the United States every two years and is due between August and November this year. AFM usually follows respiratory illness. The CDC's warning is focused on parents as acute flaccid myelitis are mostly occur in children and will be happening during flu season and the current pandemic.

Scientists Found a Way to Tweak Proteins That Prolongs Life of Roundworms, Will It Work on Humans Too?

08.04.2020 23:40 PM

Researchers were able to increase the lifespan of roundworms by altering the protein responsible for aging. This opens new doors to find ways to combat age-related illness and let humans live longer.

Health Central Offers Accessible Online Help for Depression

08.04.2020 22:23 PM

Increasing awareness and fighting against the stigma surrounding depression, healthcare company Health Central has released a new, visitor-friendly resource portal.

Got 'Mylk?' Top 5 Milk Alternatives for Better Health

08.04.2020 08:40 AM

Milk sales have significantly increased since lockdown, but health experts warn against consuming too much dairy. Here are some of the best milk alternatives, or 'mylk.'

Study Evaluates Coca-Cola's Attempts to Influence Public Opinion on Sugary Beverages and Obesity

08.04.2020 08:00 AM

A new study reports that Coca-Cola has exerted efforts to influence scientists to downplay the role of sugar and sugary beverages in obesity.

Dr. Fauci Supports Schools Reopening if Guidelines are Followed

08.04.2020 07:30 AM

Is America ready to reopen all schools and campuses? COVID-19 cases continue to spike across all states as health experts stress the importance of testing and following guidelines.

Four-Stranded DNA in Cancer Cells, a Weak Spot That Could Lead to Personalized Treatment

08.04.2020 07:00 AM

Scientists found four-stranded DNA structures, called G-quadruplexes in cancer cells that can serve as the weak spots of the cell that could help scientists develop treatment methods for cancer.

Sleeping Problems in Early Childhood Affect Pre-Teen Behavior

08.04.2020 06:30 AM

Sleep problems in young children result in academic problems by the time they're 10 or 11 years old. Behavior and quality of life are also affected by children that stay up late and have less hours of sleep, especially from too much screen time.

A Herd of Horned Dinosaurs Were Struck With Bone Cancer

08.03.2020 23:37 PM

Osteosarcoma, common, malignant bone cancer in humans, was recently linked to a herd of Centrosauruses from about 75 million years ago. Dinosaurs surviving cancer also revealed an advantage of belonging to a herd.

Skin Fast or Skin Diet: What Are These New Trends?

08.03.2020 10:30 AM

A nearly decade-old theory about skincare is becoming one of the latest trends in 2020. A mini twin experiment reveals how a 'skin fast' can potentially be effective. What is skin fasting, anyway?

Kosher Diet: Israeli Firm Wants to Use Locusts As Alternative Protein Source; Is It Safe to Eat?

08.03.2020 09:30 AM

Locusts are one of the legendary 10 plagues of Egypt mentioned in the bible. Now, one Israeli firm wants to puts it in the menu in the Holy land and beyond as a new source of protein. But is eating locusts a kosher? The answer is not so simple after all.

Researchers Link Severe Kidney Disease to a Common Plant in the Balkan Peninsula

08.03.2020 09:00 AM

A toxin from the birthwort plant may be the reason behind millions of kidney diseases with an unknown causes. Scientists have discovered the plant's toxin to be a global problem despite its use as traditional medicine for centuries.

Another Shutdown Can Help With Both Covid-19 & Economic Recovery, Says Neel Kashkari

08.03.2020 06:40 AM

Despite Dr. Anthony Fauci saying last week that another shutdown is unnecessary, Neel Kashkari says otherwise. He believes that the government has enough resources to support those who lost their jobs.

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