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Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Versus X-Ray Mammograms

Breast cancer is a common female cancer, responsible for a large proportion of deaths. Its early and accurate detection is therefore a matter of intense research.

20 Dec 2018

How Does Infrared Therapy Work?

Infrared light penetrates to the inner layers of the skin at about 2 to 7 centimeters deep. Hence, it reaches the muscles, nerves and even the bones.

8 Jan 2019

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

This article examines the evidence behind the health benefits of cinnamon, including its anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-microbial activities.

8 Jan 2019

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Periodontitis and diabetes are two chronic disorders that are thought to be interrelated. This is due to periodontitis affecting blood sugar.

8 Jan 2019

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is a peptide hormone that activates the synthesis and release of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary gland.

2 Jan 2019

Choosing the Right Toothbrush | Soft vs. Hard Bristles

There are a wide range of toothbrushes on the market today, and this article examines the factors to consider when choosing a new toothbrush.

2 Jan 2019

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

This article describes some of the most commonly used cardiothoracic imaging techniques, their indications and recent advances in the field.

2 Jan 2019

Skin Cancer Symptoms

This article provides information on what symptoms are unique to each specific type of skin cancer.

21 Dec 2018

Are Genes Involved in Tooth Decay and Gum Disease?

Research has indicated a close association with individual genetic makeup and occurrence of periodontal diseases.

21 Dec 2018

Alzheimer’s Disease and Gingko Biloba

Extensive analyses of the multiple studies performed to analyze the efficacy of EGb761 in the treatment of dementia have shown mixed results.

21 Dec 2018

Alzheimer’s Disease and Calcium Supplements

This article explains a recent study suggesting that calcium supplementation may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

21 Dec 2018

African Sleeping Sickness Treatments

This article describes the treatments available for the two forms of African Sleeping Sickness (Human African Trypanosomiasis).

21 Dec 2018

African Sleeping Sickness Symptoms

This article describes the symptoms that accompany the acute and chronic stages of African Sleeping Sickness (Trypanosomiasis) and the prognosis for each stage.

21 Dec 2018