Category: Health News
USC: Vapers Develop the Same Cancer-Related Genetic Mutations as Smokers
According to a new study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC, users of electronic cigarettes develop the same cancer-related molecular changes as traditional cigarette smokers. Is the …
Taking Dietary Supplements Is Not Always Safe
The promise of some health supplements to fight fatigue, restore your figure, improve your memory is at least tempting. So much so that in recent years, consumption of dietary …
Augusta University: Gender Dysphoria in Transsexual People Has Biological Basis
The Gender dysphoria that occurs in some transgender persons can be explained by the concentration of a basic hormone that the brain receives in the uterus and during the …
Gonorrhea: Latest Facts, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Do you know that gonorrhea is one of the three most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States? Yet, it is also among those infections that can …
Drug Addiction: Overcoming Dependencies and Avoiding Overdoses
What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder defined by a dependence on a psychoactive substance or activity that has harmful consequences for a person’s life and for …
Septic Arthritis: Latest Facts, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Septic arthritis, or acute infectious arthritis, is an infection of one or more joints with a germ (mainly bacteria, but also viruses and fungi). The risk is local, with …
Study Shows That the Coronavirus Can Also Be Spread Through Fecal Matter
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that the coronavirus responsible for the deadly outbreak in China can be transmitted with feces …
The Loss of the Sense of Smell Affects All Facets of Daily Life
The loss of the sense of smell that affects one in twenty people affects almost every aspect of daily life, from personal hygiene to the loss of sexual intimacy …
Having Sex 3 Times a Week Can Make You Look 7 Years Younger
According to neuropsychologist David Weeks having regular sexual activity does not only bring pleasure but can also make you look younger. Three sexual encounters a week can make you …