People with high blood pressure typically take tablets daily to control the condition and ACE inhibitors are the most common. But exciting research is being made into a long-acting injection tha… [+2221 chars]
THE ESSENTIAL <ul><li> Certain conditions can prevent a person from completely emptying their bladder, such as damaged nerves and an enlarged prostate.</li><li> Sitting is a good option for adults w… [+1936 chars]
In a recent article, Kessler Foundation scientists advocated for the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) technology in cognitive rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS). They presented a… [+3664 chars]
High cholesterol could prove to be deadly and result in sudden death. In most cases of sudden cardiac arrest, arteries become clogged with cholesterol and other deposits that reduces blood flow to th… [+2288 chars]
A new study potentially offers hope for those suffering with inflammatory rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and axial spondylitis. Researchers found that patients who took par… [+4303 chars]
The word puberty evokes images of early adolescence and for most children, that is when they transition to this next stage of growth. However, some children who are going through central precocious p… [+7791 chars]
<li>Kan, H., Zhao, F., Zhang, X.-X., Ren, H. & Gao, S. Correlations of gut microbial community shift with hepatic damage and growth inhibition of carassius auratus induced by pentachlorophenol ex… [+13796 chars]
For instance, dolphins, like humans, have sex not just to conceive but also to connect with other dolphins, according to a 2022 study. In these creatures, the clitoris is located near the vaginal op… [+7029 chars]
Radiation is the main source of biological stress in the low Earth orbit (LEO), which is the region encompassed by the Earth's magnetosphere where all manned missions currently occur. In the upcoming… [+5769 chars]
Much has been said about the long-term effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including neurological side effects. A new study compares the rates of onset of several types of neurological il… [+6003 chars]
For some people, the hepatitis B virus causes mild illness and resolves within a few weeks. For others, it is potentially life threatening and can result in lifelong health complications as it inflam… [+6975 chars]
A therapy that uses a virus to kill tumor cells can be safely given to children with a rare, incurable form of brain cancer, an early study has found. The studypublished June 30 in the New England J… [+5752 chars]
