MEDICINE & HEALTH

Chronic Hepatitis B Infections in Europe on the Rise Since 2008

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.01.2019 08:43 AM

In 2017, the considerable high rate of 26,907 reported hepatitis B infections particularly chronic cases, in combination with the diversity in stated transmission routes across Europe suggested that countries need to maintain and strengthen local hepatitis prevention and control programs

Researchers Discovered a Mechanism to Enhance Pancreatic Islet Transportation in Type 1 Diabetes

07.01.2019 08:35 AM

The study suggests islet transplantation can restore the physiological function in patients with this type of diabetes

Ocean Bacteria May Cause Serious Skin Problems

06.29.2019 11:21 AM

Ocean water may look clean and safe, but it comes with minute bacteria that can cause serious skin concerns even after ten minutes of exposure.

How Your Health is at Risk During a Heatwave

06.29.2019 11:19 AM

Many places in Europe are experiencing their hottest June on record. A record temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius -- 101.5-degree Fahrenheit -- was recorded in Germany this week.

Fungus Modified With Spider Venom Offers New Hope in Fight Against Malaria

06.29.2019 11:17 AM

Researchers have created a new weapon in the fight against malaria, it is a fungus that is genetically engineered using a gene found in the venom of an Australian spider. The trial was done in Burkina Faso, a country with a high prevalence of malaria.f malaria.

Study Reveals Extremely Low Vaccine Popularity in Rich Countries

06.28.2019 10:27 AM

Richer countries have less faith in vaccines as compared to countries with the rampant cases of poverty.

Food Neophobia Linked to Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes

06.28.2019 10:18 AM

Scientists revealed that the fear of new foods or food neophobia may lower the quality of dietary intake of a person.

New Survey Discovered More Than Two in Five American Adults (45%) Doubt Safety of Vaccine

06.27.2019 10:01 AM

The Harris Poll conducted a recent online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association and showed that more than two in five American adults (45 percent) say something has caused them to doubt vaccine safety.

Antibiotic Made of CBD May Be A Good Option

06.27.2019 09:59 AM

The use of CBD for medication has always be wrapped in a lot of concern. Though a lot of people say that CBD has helped them address what ails them. Trouble sleeping, internal inflammation CBD has been seen as a world-wide solution for a growing list of bacterial infection and all these claims have evidence to back them up.

3 Steps To Lower Risk For Cardiovascular Disease

06.26.2019 08:55 AM

Taking care of one's cardiovascular health today will lower the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in the future. This is the focus of a study that has been published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

CRISPR-Cas9 Babies Have Lower Rates of Survival, Study Says

06.25.2019 23:46 PM

Genetically manipulated children from Chinese research are more likely to die young, according to a study from Berkeley.

Artificial Intelligence To Help Translate Infant Cries

06.25.2019 07:39 AM

When babies start to cry, their primary caregivers are signalled that they are either hungry, sleepy or need a diaper change. However, not matter how simple this may seem, to first time parents, a baby's cry always means something they have yet to comprehend. Luckily, a group of researchers from the Northern Illinois University is working on an AI that will help parents make a distinction between what are normal cries and what cries are a result of an illness.

Laser Can Detect Cancer Cells And Kill It

06.25.2019 07:37 AM

Cancer has become one of the most common causes of deaths around the world. Man, woman, old and young -- all these can fall victim to cancer and all its many forms. This is the reason why the quest for a cure for cancer has been going on for years. New studies reveal that they may just have found the cancer zapper that everyone can't wait to try.

Crohn’s Disease May Be Cured By Plant-based Diet

06.25.2019 07:32 AM

People suffering from Crohn's disease is under an incredible amount of pain, but a new plant-based diet is opening up doors for a full remission. This is according to a recently published study involving a man who is in his late 20s and has been suffering from Crohn's disease for years before making the big switch to a plant-based diet. When he gave up eating processed food and only ate plant-based meals, he went into remission and is on his way to complete healing.

Thyme Can Reduce Blood Pressure and Lower the Risk of Heart Disease

06.24.2019 16:26 PM

Thyme contains high levels of vitamins and minerals that are good for your health. Thyme is a tasty herb with therapeutic properties that has many health benefits.