Category: Health News
Minorities at Greater Risk of Infection by Antimicrobial-Resistant Pathogens
With the rise in the burden of contagious diseases, studies have shown that there exist some inequities in the colonization and infection of distinct races and ethnic groups by …
Study Finds Weak and Inconsistent Evidence Linking Smoking and Alcohol Consumption to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Smoking and alcoholism are two major public health issues, affecting almost every body organ and leading to a wide array of morbidities. Smoking alone has been found to precipitate …
RMIT Study Shows That Obstructive Sleep Apnea Could Lead to Alzheimer’s
Amyloid plaques have been identified in the brains of people with obstructive sleep apnea, similar to those found in those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid plaques are formed as …
PRP Is No More Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis than Placebo Study Shows
Intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma to treat knee osteoarthritis do not improve patients’ symptoms. 3% of the population under age 45 has osteoarthritis, 65% after age 65, and 80% …Max-Planck Institute Researchers Demystify the Peculiarities of the Left-Handed Brain
Jimmy Hendrix well known for being the greatest guitarist of all times is also a member of a group that makes only about 10% of the world population which …
How Restoring Damaged Ecosystems Can Help Combat Natural Disasters
Natural disasters such as floods, droughts, landslides, storms, and coastal flooding occur all over the world and seem to be inevitable. However, it is important to know that bad …A List of Herbs That Are Proven to Safely Increase Testosterone Levels
The medications taken to boost testosterone levels often cause serious side effects. Find out how to raise your testosterone levels safely with herbs.Global Overpopulation: The Consequences on Natural Water Resources, Food Demand, and the Environment
It is estimated that we are currently more than 7.6 billion souls on Earth and we should expect another two billion by 2050 according to UN projections. What are …