Category: Health News

University of California San Diego: Anticholinergics Can Cause Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It is a neurodegenerative disease that is commonly associated with memory loss and decreased cognitive abilities. Having …

Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Predicted With a Simple Handgrip Strength Test

Muscle weakness is a hallmark symptom of type 2 diabetes and could be recognized with a simple Handgrip strength test. A simple Handgrip strength test to detect one of …

The COVID-19 Epidemic Tripled the Number of Cases of Depression in the US

At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-April, almost 28% of American adults had symptoms of depression, compared to 8.5% before the epidemic, according to a new study. …

Gilmore Health: A Q&A Session on Genetic Diseases With Dr. Sony Sherpa

Today, in our Gilmore Health Q&A Series, we discuss genetic diseases with Dr. Sony Sherpa, as they are a biological and financial burden. They may only affect a single …

People Who Are Generous Are Perceived to Be More Attractive Study Shows

Generosity has been previously linked to improved psychological outcomes such as increased self-esteem, happiness, and quality of life. Due to such positive outcomes, researchers have directed their efforts to …

Bee Venom Highly Effective Against Aggressive Forms of Breast Cancer

According to an Australian study, a compound found in the venom of bees and bumblebees has the ability to destroy aggressive cancer cells, including triple-negative breast cancer. Bees are …

The Use of Cochlear Implants in Adults With Hearing Loss Could Prevent Dementia

Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in both ears and can be present since birth or develop later on in life. Sudden-onset hearing loss is usually the loss …

Ohio State University: Telephone Addiction Could Be a Sign of General Feelings of Inadequacy and Inferiority

A study among young Portuguese subjects showed that nomophobia, the fear of being disconnected from one’s phone, is linked to general feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, as well as …

Yale University: States Where Marijuana Is Legal Are Not the Ones With the Highest Rates of Lung Injury (EVALI)

A Yale University study shows that the States with the highest rates of marijuana use and vaping are not the ones with the highest rates of lung injury. The …

Can Amino Acids Supplementation Affect Hormonal Secretion From the Pituitary?

Bodybuilders and athletes use a variety of supplements to keep themselves at the top of their game. The recent trend has been to use several amino acid supplements, most …