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Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetes is a lifelong health condition characterized by a marked increase in blood glucose levels that can cause a plethora of health complications.

12 Mar 2020

TARDIS: The Improved Method of Detecting Breast Cancer

A method of TARDIS has been developed by a group of scientists led by Brandon McDonald from the Center for Noninvasive Diagnostics.

12 Mar 2020

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

The need to avoid immunosuppression is often the driving force behind research into alternative therapeutic options for the treatment of a range of diseases.

12 Mar 2020

What Should I Eat During Menopause?

All women will experience menopause, the end of their reproductive years. During this phase, women experience many body changes, and it’s important to determine what type of diet is appropriate for them at this time in their life.

10 Mar 2020

Cannabis and Psychosis

Cannabis is a plant-based drug derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Though long used as an illicit recreational drug, it is now being investigated for its medicinal properties. In 2016, over 190 million people used cannabis.

9 Mar 2020

Differences Between Alzheimer's and Dementia

People have been talking about dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) for over 100 years now. Yet, in most cases, the difference between them is not clear. Is there a real difference?

9 Mar 2020

Doctrine of Double Effect: Applications and Misinterpretations

The doctrine of double effect (DDE), also known as the principle of double effect, is a set of ethical criteria that often affect medical practice and has regularly complicated the ethics around pain relief and abortion.

8 Mar 2020

Are There Any Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammation in many parts of the body, including the joints. It causes pain and disability, and treatment typically continues lifelong, though there is no reliable way to predict control.

8 Mar 2020

What is a Concussion?

A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that causes temporary loss of normal brain activities. It is usually caused by a blow, jolt, or bump to the head.

25 Feb 2020

Effects of Tobacco on the Immune System

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths and illnesses within the USA, with approximately 480,000 people within the USA dying from smoking-related illnesses each year.

25 Feb 2020

Neurofeedback for Anxiety

Chronic anxiety is the long-term negative psychological experience to environmental stressors, characterized by prolonged and inappropriately excessive worrying, fatigue, restlessness, concertation, and sleep issues. Often the terms stress and anxiety are used interchangeably.

25 Feb 2020

What is Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)?

Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a genetic disorder characterized by a weakened immune system. Patients with CVID frequently suffer from infections.

25 Feb 2020

Pediatric Migraine – Diagnosis and Treatment

Pediatric migraine is the most common type of primary headache seen in children. They are headaches that are characterized by a throbbing sensation in the head, which may be accompanied by signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and photophobia.

23 Feb 2020

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Cutting meat from one’s diet has become increasingly popular for a number of reasons, including health and environmental concerns.

23 Feb 2020

Treating Breast Cancer Using Antibiotics

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) describes the form of the disease that lacks the expression of 3 receptors: estrogen, progesterone, and HER2. Up to 15% of breast cancers are considered to be TNBC, which is correlated with an elevated rate of systemic and local recurrence.

23 Feb 2020

Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss

The circadian rhythm refers to the body’s 24-hour clock that regulates the sleep/wake cycle in response to changes within the environment, primarily to light and darkness. These oscillations observed in the body are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle.

18 Feb 2020

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

While there are a variety of reasons for adopting a vegan diet, health reasons are attracting a lot of scientific focus. Vegans tend to be thinner, have lower cholesterol, and have lower blood pressure, and there is some evidence there are additional health benefits that can lead to longer life expectancy.

18 Feb 2020

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy for Depression

Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses facing Americans. For some, the disorder can be effectively treated by conventional approaches, like talk therapy and antidepressants. For others, however, their symptoms persist through several different treatments, affecting their quality of life.

18 Feb 2020

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Cholesterol is transported around the body in the bloodstream on proteins called lipoproteins. There are two types of lipoprotein: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also referred to as "good cholesterol."

17 Feb 2020

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Arthritis or joint inflammation is a symptom as well as a disease because it affects daily life activities so significantly. There are a number of conditions in which arthritis occurs, from osteoarthritis to rheumatoid arthritis, affecting a whopping 54 million Americans.

17 Feb 2020