Category: Health News
DentalSlim: A Device That Helps You Lose Weight by Controlling How Wide You Can Open Your Mouth
It may sound like a silly joke, but it’s very serious: Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have developed a magnetic device, called DentalSlim Diet Control, …Tips on How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Secondhand Smoke
Smoking is a harmful human activity that affects not only smokers but also those around them. If you smoke near non-smokers, the people around you are exposed to the …
What You Need to Know About How to Choose a Mattress That Is Ideal for You
Key Takeaways: Replace mattresses every 10 years (or sooner if sagging, discomfort, or pain occurs). Test mattresses in-store with your sleep partner; prioritize movement ease and position support (side/stomach …Yale University: Psilocybin Can Increase the Number of Neuronal Connections in Mice
Yale University researchers have found that a single dose of psilocybin a serotonergic psychedelic can cause an increase in the number of neuronal connections in mice. A finding that …Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Latest Facts: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment
GERD is short for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the contents of the stomach (including acids) back up into the esophagus (the tube through which food …A New Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia Discovered
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that mostly affects women. The persistent muscle and joint pain that characterizes this disease seems to be the work of the brain, but a …
Scientists Pinpoint the Spots of Early Prion Protein Deposition in the Retina
What is prion disease? Prion diseases are a type of neurodegenerative disorder that is produced by the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain. Prion disease predominantly affects the …