Category: Health News
Can HGH Cause Cancer: What Do Studies Say?
Recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) is used for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. It has been widely used by children and adolescents with GHD and recently, there has …Antibiotics: Two Antibacterial Compounds Effective Against Resistant Tuberculosis Discovered
Researchers have just identified two compounds with antibacterial properties that could eventually lead to the development of antibiotics against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a contagious lung disease caused by an …
Medicare 101: Eligibility, Coverage, Enrollment, and Common Questions Answered
Without Medicare, it would be hard for many people to access medical care in the United States due to costs. The program has at times also been a controversial …
Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Can Already Be Measured During Adolescence
A new study reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020 showed that risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can already be …
The Science of Racism: Does IQ Have Anything to Do With Bigotry?
⚠️ Editor’s Note: This article explores sociological and psychological theories around racism and prejudice. It references research and academic opinion, but it is not intended as a clinical or …
Smoking Marijuana Is Bad for the Heart According to the American Heart Association
Marijuana and heart health are not compatible. “The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that substances such as cannabis products should not be smoked or vaped because of the potential …Yellow Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What causes Yellow Fever? The yellow fever virus, named Flavivirus, is an RNA-positive virus that belongs to the family Flaviviridae. The first epidemic was reported in 1648; however, scientists …Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Large Genetic Study to Identify the Mechanisms of the Disease Is Underway in the UK
British researchers recently announced the start of a genetic study to try to identify the mechanisms of chronic fatigue syndrome. The DecodeME research program will spend 4.7 million Dollars …