MEDICINE & HEALTH

Dangers of Living Alone Without a Medical Alert for Elderly

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.26.2019 08:34 AM

A medical alert system facilitates quick access to medical assistance in case of an emergency. The devices are useful for the elderly and persons with disability. They are simple hardware devices that come in various forms such as bracelets, pendants, and anklets.

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Rate of Psychiatric Disorders

08.24.2019 08:41 AM

A team of researchers from the University of Chicago has published their study on the effects of air pollution on the mental health of people in later stages of life.

Scientists May Be Able to Predict Mortality with Blood Samples

08.24.2019 08:33 AM

Scientists claim to have identified several biomarkers that coincide with mortality. Scientists may have discovered a way to predict the future via biomarkers in human blood.

Vaping Linked to Impaired Blood Vessels

08.24.2019 08:33 AM

In London, a study has revealed that young people who have used electronic cigarettes, even those without nicotine, have shown signs of impaired blood vessel function.

Dermatologists Share Five Tips for Naturally Glowing Skin

08.24.2019 08:33 AM

Dermatologists shared five expert tips in maintaining a naturally glowing skin. Of course, the basic skincare routine should always be remembered as well.

What Took You so Long to Take Oolong?

08.24.2019 08:29 AM

A new study has revealed that there are lower rates of breast cancer cases in areas where oolong tea has higher rates of consumption.

Clay: Material of Construction, Biomaterial as Well

08.24.2019 08:28 AM

Clay and hydrogel together create a nanomaterial hybrid that enhances the delivery of cells and regeneration of originally nonhealing bones.

Media Uses Sarcastic Humor to Explain Bias in Medicine

08.23.2019 08:27 AM

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver discussed how gender and racial bias in medicine exists. Last Sunday, Last Week Tonight TV show host John Oliver started a discussion on a serious reality in a rather humorous way.

Novel Drug Combination May Put A Stop To Cancer Cells

08.23.2019 08:24 AM

A recent study suggests the combination of three drugs including a dehydrogenase inhibitor could overcome cancer cells that have become drug resistant.

Degenerative Eye Disease May Be Due To Car Pollution

08.23.2019 08:16 AM

Air pollution comes in many forms and they affect the human body in more ways than one can imagine. Now, new research shows that they might be causing people to suffer from degenerative eye disease.

Cellular Cell Clocks May Be Real, New Research Reveals

08.23.2019 08:15 AM

It has always been thought that the cells of the body follow some kind of clock that makes it do things on schedule. New studies show that it might be the case.

Deadly Fungus May End Favorite Banana Life

08.23.2019 08:10 AM

People might say goodbye to their favorite banana and it’s all because of this deadly fungus that could put an end to that banana variety.

New and Inexpensive Stick-on Sensors Could Monitor Electrolytes and Metabolites in Real Time

08.23.2019 08:09 AM

The sensors could help determine how much a person can exercise without causing harm to themselves. There are several disadvantages of drawing up blood for analysis.

Cut Out Food Group May Save People With Diabetes

08.22.2019 09:08 AM

Type 2 diabetes is a life-long health struggle that may require a lot of lifestyle changes avert the risks that it comes with.

Goodbye Plastic Bottles! Hello Dinking Fountains!

08.22.2019 09:04 AM

Bringing back the classic drinking fountains in parks and other public places to minimize the use of plastic bottles.

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