Category: Health Condition
USC Study Shows That Passive Vaping Is Very Harmful to the Bronchial Tubes of Young Adults
We know that secondhand smoke is not without consequences. And there’s a good reason for that because, according to the CDC, an estimated 41,000 Americans die from it each …People Suffering from Fibromyalgia Have Cerebrovascular Blood Flow Abnormalities
According to a study from the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain), patients with fibromyalgia have changes in cerebral blood flow. The research using transcranial Doppler (TCD), presented in the …
Ranking of the Causes of the Most Intense Pain According to Mcgill University Pain Scale
McGill University (Canada) developed a pain scale by cross-referencing questionnaires sent to patients. Here is a ranking of the most intense pain, graded from the most unbearable. 1. Complex …
A Pig’s Kidney Successfully Transplanted in a Brain-Dead Patient at NYU Langone Health
A world-first: genetically modified pig kidneys have functioned normally and without rejection in a human trial. It’s another step toward xenotransplantation, a longtime dream of doctors hoping to solve …Hyperthyroidism Latest Facts: Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment
Hyperthyroidism refers to the abnormally high production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck below Adam’s apple. It is …Protein Deficiency: 6 Signs That Suggest That You Are Not Eating Enough Protein
Proteins are the foundation of many tissues and are involved in many physiological processes. Deficiencies can cause a variety of symptoms. On average, our daily protein requirement is 0.8 …
Osteoporosis Treatment: Do Bisphosphonates Such as Fosamax Cause Tooth Loss?
A silent disease that goes unnoticed for many years, osteoporosis is a real problem for many people over the age of 55. It is a bone disease characterized by …
Nasal Polyposis Latest Facts: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment
Nasal polyposis is the most common form of chronic rhinosinusitis caused by the formation of polyps in the mucous membranes and nasal cavity. According to the World Allergy Organization (WAO), …