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The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Many fats are necessary for a healthy life. This article explores these beneficial fats in more detail.

30 Dec 2022

What are the Health Effects of Watching Television?

Exacerbated by the global pandemic, the phenomenon of binge-watching has become widespread due to the readily available content on streaming services. This article explores the health effects of watching television.

30 Dec 2022

Recent Advancements in Treating HIV

HIV, the causative viral agent of AIDS, is a devasting and lethal disease that has caused widespread suffering worldwide for almost half a century. We still have no cure for this disease. While those infected can expect to continue treatment over the course of their lifetime, in recent times, there have been advancements in therapeutics.

30 Dec 2022

What is Craniosynostosis?

Craniosynostosis is the early fusion of the cranial sutures, which poses numerous diagnostic and medical complications. It is a frequent abnormality that affects 3–5 out of every 10,000 babies. Single gene mutations or chromosomal abnormalities are responsible for at least 20% of all cases.

29 Dec 2022

How Could the Metaverse Transform Healthcare?

The Metaverse is a virtual environment under development by Meta (formerly Facebook), with numerous potential applications in the healthcare field. The healthcare applications of the Metaverse are discussed in detail in this article.

29 Dec 2022

How is AI Used in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer?

Bladder cancer (BCa) is the most prevalent urinary tract malignancy and the most costly to cure. In recent years, AI algorithms have been used in BCa diagnosis and outcome prediction.

22 Dec 2022

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases. Unlike type I diabetes, in which the production of the hormone insulin is reduced, in type II diabetes, insulin is produced in normal amounts, but tissue sensitivity to the hormone is reduced. This article explores genetic testing for the disease.

22 Dec 2022

Common Causes of Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

The most common causes of organic and functional dyspepsia are discussed in detail in this article.

22 Dec 2022

What are the Stages of Labor and Childbirth?

Labor or childbirth can be described as a fetus and placenta delivered from the uterus via the vagina. Read more about the different stages of labor.

20 Dec 2022

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause means “around menopause” and refers to the transition period before menopause and cessation of menstruation, which can last for several years.

19 Dec 2022

What is the Tumor Microenvironment?

This article briefly introduces the TME and discusses its role in cancer progression.

13 Dec 2022

Mental Health in a Digitalized Workplace

The use of digital technology within the workplace can have significant positive and negative impacts on employee mental wellbeing and job satisfaction. Read more here.

12 Dec 2022

The Role of Digital Biomarkers in Psychiatry

Behavioral data can be collected and analyzed in relation to clinical psychiatry, particularly with the aid of electronic devices such as smartphones and wearable or implanted devices.

30 Nov 2022

The Male Contraceptive Pill: is it possible?

Several of the most prominent and promising examples of male contraceptives under investigation will be explored here, and the future prospects for a male contraceptive pill will be discussed.

28 Nov 2022

Health and Human Rights

The human right to health is set out in various international agreements.

17 Nov 2022

What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an internationally recognized document proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, the primary policymaking and representative branch of the United Nations, in 1948.

17 Nov 2022

What are the Applications of Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions?

Digital interventions have shown great promise for numerous mental health disorders. However, the generational gap in technology use may leave those most needing mental health intervention vulnerable. This article explores the applications and complications of technology-based mental health interventions.

10 Nov 2022