Category: Health Condition
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 the …
The Satiety Hormone Leptin Plays a Crucial Role in the Development of Type 2 Diabetes
Impaired transport of the hormone leptin contributes to impaired insulin secretion and contributes to the development of diabetes. Leptin, also known as the satiety hormone or appetite-suppressing hormone, is …Intermittent Fasting Can Help Patients with Diabetes Beat Their Condition Study Shows
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease that develops with age, a sedentary lifestyle, and a high-fat diet. Diabetes is not a death sentence, the disease can be controlled …
Rush University: A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by 60%
To reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60%, you only need to do regular physical and mental exercise, eat a healthy diet, avoid smoking, and reduce your alcohol …
Cooking with Wood or Charcoal Increases the Risk of Eye Disease
Cooking with solid fuels such as charcoal and wood poses a significant risk to the eyes. Long-term exposure to the smoke can cause conjunctivitis and cataracts that can even …
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections May Lead to Bladder Cancer Study Shows
E. coli bacteria are very often involved in the development of urinary tract infections. For the first time, scientists have detected the presence of a toxin produced by these …
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) And Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease Occurrence
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic disorder that is characterized by progressive brain atrophy (shrinking of the brain) and the death of brain cells. People who are aged 65 and …