MONDAY, June 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Many may consider an episode of binge drinking -- defined as 5 or more drinks on one occasion --- as just being harmless fun. But a new study suggests that e… [+4688 chars]
Dementia affects at least 55 million people worldwide and the number is increasing by about 10 million every year. In part, this is because we are living longer, but dementia is not an inevitable par… [+10163 chars]
For years, researchers have known of this seemingly incredible phenomenon: patients with addictions spontaneously losing those addictions after a brain injury, such as a stroke. These were patients … [+1945 chars]
Testosterone treatment for hypogonadism did not increase short- or medium-term risks for cardiovascular events, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cardiovascular risks were similar … [+5445 chars]
Whether you prefer to do the hustle, the "Cupid Shuffle" or the twist, getting down on the dance floor (or in your kitchen) can actually be a boon for your health. Dancing is a form of cardio, making… [+4264 chars]
Introduction The genus Hyptis belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Based on the morphological and molecular evidence, it encompasses 148 species.1 The… [+27975 chars]
Summary: On average, women who self-harm have a higher tolerance to pain than those who do not self-injure. Brain scans revealed greater connectivity between brain areas involved in pain perception a… [+5564 chars]
Introduction Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a multidrug-resistant organism found in hospital settings that can cause respiratory, bloodstream, abdominal, and other severe hospital-… [+25116 chars]
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic, we are now faced with another viral zoonotic (animal-transmitted) disease that threatens our health. Monkeypox virus… [+3481 chars]
LONDON/MILAN, June 13 (Reuters) - Fragments of the monkeypox virus have been detected in semen in a handful of patients in Italy, raising questions over whether sexual transmission of the disease is … [+3355 chars]
What caused persistent facial swelling and itchiness to develop around a woman's right ear and left lower jaw? That's the question posed in a recent case report. When the 32-year-old Black woman pre… [+6869 chars]
June 13, 2022 Want to live longer? You might want to try improving your outlook on life. New research shows that people who are more optimistic may actually live longer. In a study of nearly 160,000… [+1916 chars]