Category: Medical Conditions
Rutgers University: Steroid Use in Childhood Can Lead to Hypertension
A study has found that children who use steroids for the treatment of autoimmune or other diseases like asthma have a high risk of developing hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and …
Diabetes: Islet Cell Transplantation Under the Skin a Possible Alternative to Insulin Injections
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that results in high blood sugar which can be detrimental to one’s health in both, short term and the long-term. Depending on …
Spinal Health: Could Your Mattress Be Causing You Back Pain?
What is back pain? Back pain is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom of many other medical diseases and disorders. According to the American Chiropractic Association …
Washington State University: Soy Isoflavones Improve Postoperative Treatment for Bone Cancer
Soy isoflavones reduce the number of cancerous cells and inflammation according to a study done by researchers at Washington State University. Soy is believed to help fight obesity, improve …
Taking a Nap During the Day May Not Always Be Good for Your Health
Sleeping during the day could increase the risk of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep allows our brain to cleanse itself: it eliminates during the night through the glymphatic …
Pediatric Cancer: No Link Between Growth Hormone Treatment and Cancer Relapse
A child who has been given growth hormone and cured of cancer most likely will not develop cancer as an adult. That’s what the research teams at AP-HP Bicêtre …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release Is Effective and Less Invasive
A new study shows the effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. By rapidly reducing discomfort, this alternative is also less painful than …
Brain Aromatase Is Important to Male Libido Study Shows
There is no doubt that sexual desire depends on many processes within the body and that the libido varies according to several factors. But it seems that a particular …
Exposure to Ambient Temperatures of 93.2°F Could Prevent Osteoporosis
A research team found that exposure to room temperature above 34°C increased bone strength and prevented osteoporosis-related bone density loss. This is thought to be related to the composition …