MEDICINE & HEALTH27-Year-Old Li starved to death after 54-day water fast, a weight loss treatment recommended by his Qigong master at a rehabilitation center.
Scientists experiment with various natural speech sounds, such as phonemes, and how it affects the brain activity of dyslexic people, who have difficulty in language learning. These results can help doctors create better learning therapies for dyslexic patients.
UK Digital health service Superdrug Online Doctor reported an increase of erectile dysfunction services in May and Google data shows that online searches for information on the sexual issue are at a12 month high.
Timing is critical when it comes to performing antibody tests for COVID-19. According to experts, three to four weeks after having the coronavirus infection is the only safe period for testing; otherwise, the results would be inaccurate. Click the link above to learn more.
If you've ever been to the dentist and have been confronted with the flossing question-or have been nervous about the looks of your gums-you're not alone.
Gargling salt water is found to be effective in reducing symptoms of coughs and colds and now scientists want to test whether it can boost the body's antiviral abilities.
Doctors discuss the indirect adverse childhood experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have a few suggestions on how to mitigate these problems.
Leora Martin, a resident of an assisted-living facility in Indiana, just celebrated her 100th birthday last June 13, 2020. All through her life, adversity had always been her companion. She's lived through World War II, survived cancer and pneumonia, and the latest hurdle - she successfully triumphed over is COVID-19.
Tuberous sclerosis medication has only been partially effective but has serious side effects. A new discovery linking TSC to a cell's cilia opens a new pathway for safe and effecting targeting drugs.
Sanpete County in Utah has seen its first case of rabbit hemorrhagic disease. The illness is a highly contagious and fatal disease among rabbits. Veterinarians are cautioning Utah bunny owners to practice good biosecurity.
In a new study, researchers find that the COVID-19 pandemic could naturally increase the global burden of tuberculosis due to delays in diagnosis, treatment, and interruptions to health services. They estimate about 110,000 additional deaths from TB in China, India, and South Africa over the next five years.
Not much is known about the cause of migraines. New research suggests that astrocytes, essential brain cells in the cingulate cortex, may be the cause of powerful headaches.
The CDC sees an increase in poultry-related cases of salmonella. The agency warns that people take caution when handling backyard farm animals and practice proper hand hygiene to avoid further surges in salmonellosis.