Here’s an update for those who criticize meat lovers and advocate for plant-based diets: The trend of shifting towards plant-based foods has hit a roadblock this summer, and it shows no signs of recovering. The media’s push against meat consumption, claiming it’s detrimental to our health and the environment, is nothing more than nonsense. Beyond …
A recent study conducted at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center has found a potential link between playing football and an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease. The study, which is the largest of its kind, analyzed data from a large online study called Fox Insight, sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. …
A 12-year-old boy was discharged from the hospital after doctors dismissed his symptoms as an exaggeration, only for him to become paralyzed moments later due to a rare disease. His mother is now urging hospitals to be more proactive in testing for rare conditions when symptoms arise, rather than dismissing them as unlikely. The boy, …
A recent study published on Friday discovered that individuals who experience adverse effects on their mental health due to their use of social media can find greater benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy interventions rather than just reducing or quitting social media. The study’s findings highlight the importance of implementing effective interventions to combat the negative …
Women who are desperate to have children are being drawn into a risky and unregulated industry of black-market sperm donation, where the potential dangers and consequences of unprotected sex are ignored. The demand for sperm has increased due to factors such as the rise in same-sex couples and older mothers, which has caused the cost …
About 5.4 million individuals in the UK experience asthma. Previously, it was believed that exercising could trigger symptoms or worsen attacks. By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 00:01 BST, 11 August 2023 | Updated: 08:26 BST, 11 August 2023 According to analysis, yoga and breathing exercises can improve lung function in adults with asthma. …
In a bold and stern statement, Steve Barclay, the Health Secretary, today calls on doctors to put an end to their ongoing strikes, emphasizing the harm it causes to patients. Writing for the Mail, Barclay criticizes the British Medical Association (BMA) for engaging in unnecessary walkouts. He expresses particular concern over the union’s threat to …
Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Manchester Metropolitan University are working on a groundbreaking project that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) by scanning the nerves at the front of the eye. This innovative approach aims to predict future damage caused by DPN, which is a significant complication of diabetes …
Johnson & Johnson announced on Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for its antibody-based therapy, Talvey, to treat a challenging form of blood cancer. Talvey is part of a class of treatments known as bispecific antibodies, which work by bringing together a cancer cell and an immune cell to …
A box holds bottles of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines awaiting use. The percentage of Americans living with long COVID dropped from 7.5% in June 2022 to 6% in June 2023, according to recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) — New …