Medically Speaking

Skipping breakfast may compromise immune system: Study

Fasting, according to a recent study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, may make it more difficult…

2 years ago

Researchers describe how fat raises risk of dementia

Dementia is a major global public health hazard that currently affects 50 million people and is expected to impact more…

2 years ago

Gardening reduces cancer risk and boost mental health

While increasing physical activity, eating better, and meeting new people are all excellent habits, new CU Boulder study shows that…

2 years ago

Scientists make breakthrough for ‘next generation’ cancer treatment

The procedure, which sounds futuristic, would work by activating biotherapeutic chemicals by turning on embedded LED lights near a tumour.

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Preterm births are more significant in twin pregnancies than in singletons

Preeclampsia is defined as high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy accompanied by swelling of the body and protein…

2 years ago

Alternate-day fasting may benefit patients with fatty liver disease: Research

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago evaluated 80 people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and discovered that those…

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Researchers use radiomics to predict heart attacks

Most heart attacks are caused by the rupture of these plaques.

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Low brain pressure could be risk factor for developing glaucoma: Research

An international team of researchers lead by Lithuanian experts adds to the growing body of data that intracranial pressure is…

2 years ago

Study: Change in how heart produces energy can be key to preventing heart failure

Heart failure is frequently detected only after the heart has already weakened. This is due in large part to the…

2 years ago

Study explains how CBD prevents epileptic seizures

A new study shows how cannabidiol (CBD), a molecule found in cannabis, reduces seizures in numerous types of treatment-resistant paediatric…

2 years ago