It is thought that approximately 45% of adults experience some form of headache disorder globally. Research has found that such disorders may be linked to damage to brain white matter, which is also thought by some to be a risk factor of dementia. This has led to some to question whether frequent migraines can increase a person’s risk of developing […]
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body systemically responds to an infection. Although relatively rare, sepsis during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of death in mothers and complications for the fetus. Treatment can be difficult, given the presence of the fetus, and so litigation in relation to sepsis centers on prevention of infection, early identification and […]
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A new study has revealed that the environmental pollutants that contaminate the fish we consume stop them from protecting us from type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Sea Wave/Shutterstock.com A team of researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden published a paper last summer in the Journal of Nutrition that outlines how pollutants eliminate the protective properties that fatty […]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints. RA is a chronic and progressive condition that causes debilitating effects on the patient. The condition is characterized by pain and stiff joints. Image Credit: Puwadol Jaturawutthichai / Shutterstock.com Another typical feature of this disorder is bone and joint destruction and the presence of autoantibodies in the […]
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Some memories can be remembered for decades, whereas some disappear quickly. The secret of the memory timeline can be explained by the scientific observation that reveals strong and long-lasting memories are formed by a group of neurons that send signals in synchrony. Image Credit: Andrey_Kuzmin/Shutterstock.com How is memory formed? Different brain regions are involved in the formation and […]
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Sepsis is a potentially fatal or life changing syndrome wherein the body responds to an infection with a systemic immune response. Many clinicians consider sepsis to have three stages, starting with sepsis and progressing to severe sepsis and septic shock. Septic shock is the most serious stage and presents patients with the worst survivability odds, some as high as 50% […]
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On September 9, 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the incorporation of triclosan and 18 other antimicrobial chemicals from household soap products and the next year prevented companies from using triclosan in over-the-counter health care antiseptic products without premarket review. These decisions were made after manufacturers failed to provide the FDA conclusive proof that triclosan was […]
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Skip to: What is Aortic Stenosis? Symptoms of Aortic Stenosis Causes of Aortic Stenosis Complications of Aortic Stenosis How is Aortic Stenosis Diagnosed? Treatment Options Aortic stenosis is heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the left ventricle’s aortic valve due to environmental or congenital factors. What is Aortic Stenosis? Aortic stenosis (AS) is a condition affecting the heart characterized […]
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The lead up to brain surgery can be a stressful time. It is recommended that you ask your neurosurgeon any questions you have, no matter how trivial you think they are. The greater your knowledge of the procedure, the less frightening it will seem. Gorodenkoff | Shutterstock Having a better understanding will also reduce any fears of the unknown and […]
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An accumulating amount of scientific evidence has found that cannabis use during pregnancy may negatively affect the health of both the pregnant mother as well as the developing fetus. Despite this data, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that nearly 1 in every 20 women in the United States will use cannabis at some point […]
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