MEDICINE & HEALTH

Why Tending To Your Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.05.2020 00:00 AM

There's never been an "easy" time to be alive; for most of history we humans have struggled with varying degrees of war, poverty, disease, and inequality, with the concept of mental health care only establishing itself in the past century.

Choosing the Right Facial Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin

01.31.2020 10:36 AM

Do you have acne prone skin? Would you like to find a facial cleanser which wouldn't dry it out?

Neuron Found In Mice Could Have Implications For Effective Diet Drugs

01.31.2020 07:57 AM

A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well as influence the long term intake of food.

New technology for testing to find a male contraceptive will help lessen problems linked to human reproduction

01.31.2020 07:54 AM

Searching for a male contraceptive is not easy, but researchers at the university of Dundee have created an automated system that allows testing of the efficacy of drugs. The focus of this project is human sperm, to know how well the drugs suppress it.

Racial Disparities In Drug Prescriptions For Dementia

01.30.2020 07:40 AM

They found that Asian people with dementia were 14% less likely than white patients to be prescribed anti-dementia drugs.

Can You 'Catch' Cancer or Obesity from Other People?

01.29.2020 08:01 AM

Noncommunicable diseases cannot be passed between people — or can they? People during the early years were plagued by tuberculosis infections, malaria, constant syphilis outbreaks and wounds that were laced with bacteria and never healed.

Menopause Can Start Earlier Than You Think: Here's What You Need To Know

01.29.2020 08:00 AM

What is perimenopause and how do you treat it? If you have not heard of the term perimenopause, you are not alone. Dr. Jennifer Payne, director of the Women's Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins University said that often when women talk about going through menopause, what they are really talking about is perimenopause, which is a transitional stage during which the body is preparing to stop ovulating.

Combined Prenatal Smoking And Drinking Greatly Increases SIDS Risk

01.29.2020 07:59 AM

Children born to mothers who both drank and smoked beyond the first trimester of pregnancy have an increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

How To Prepare For Plastic Surgery - Steps And A Checklist

01.29.2020 01:32 AM

Plastic surgery has become a mainstay in our culture. The fact that it is so extensively performed, available and advertised has made it easy to consider when concerns about aging or not looking as youthful as you’d desire becomes an issue. More than that, the widespread acceptance of plastic surgery procedures mean that everyone can opt to have surgery to fulfill a personal desire without fear of any judgment. If you have decided to have that so-wished-for procedure, you should have an initial consultation with your surgeon to ascertain that there is a coincidence between their point of view and yours as to the actual procedure and its results. Take advantage of this initial interview to have all your questions answered. If you fear you might forget important doubts, write them down. Here are some ideas of questions that may ease your mind:

5 Benefits to IV Therapy

01.29.2020 01:30 AM

You have seen the billboards on the highway and noticed advertisements in your local shopper for IV therapy. You may have wondered exactly what it is and if it might be right for you. Hospitals have used IV therapy forever to treat patients for dehydration and pain. Recently, individual companies offering at-home IV therapy have emerged. The therapy is great for supplementing your diet with any nutrients it may lack. It is also a way to get some quick energy. There are several main benefits to IV therapy.

Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Sperm Health

01.28.2020 11:29 AM

A large observational study out of Denmark has linked fish oil supplements with improved semen quality and testicular function in healthy men.

Did '13 Reasons Why' Lead To A Spike In Adolescent Suicides? Researchers Are Divided

01.28.2020 11:25 AM

A new study links "13 Reasons Why" to a major spike in the youth suicide rate. Experts say that link is complicated, though.

1 in 5 Deaths Globally Are Due To Sepsis, Study Says

01.27.2020 09:19 AM

Twice as many people as previously believed are dying of sepsis worldwide, according to a new analysis. Among them are a disproportionately high number of children in poor areas.

Weight Loss Drug Belviq Tied To 'Possible Increased Risk Of Cancer,' FDA says

01.25.2020 10:34 AM

The weight loss medicine Belviq might be associated with an increased risk of cancer, FDA says The FDA or the US Food and Drug Administration warns the public that the prescription weight loss medicine called Belviq might be linked to an increased risk of cancer.

Your Blood Type Might Influence Your Risk of Getting the Stomach Flu

01.25.2020 10:33 AM

The way you react to norovirus exposure might have something to do with the blood type you were born with.