Far from cause for celebration, this 4th of July marks the 6th wave of Covid-19, with BA.4 and BA.5 variants leading the parade. As one variant of concern follows another, the world remains in a stat… [+7731 chars]
TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech Unive… [+14065 chars]
If you've been told that you have high blood pressure, you are at risk for further problems such as kidney and heart issues, and even stroke. Thankfully, there are ways to lower your blood pressure, … [+2867 chars]
Stressors abound these days -- from the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, to economic strife, to the rise in monkeypox cases in addition to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both your mind and body c… [+8244 chars]
The following are some frequent habits that can harm your kidneys. Beware your lifestyle habits put you at great risk. Your kidneys play a crucial part in the overall health of your body. They aid i… [+2609 chars]
No one welcomes excess body fat wherever it may appear, but belly fat is a special cause for concern. This type of fatalso known as visceral fatsits deep within the abdomen, around vital organs like … [+3795 chars]
Over tens of millions of years, the wingless midge Belgica antarctica has perfected the art of freezing itself to push through the darkest and coldest of Antarctica's winter months, carving out an ex… [+4358 chars]
Its a given fact that eating vegetables and fruits can do wonders for your health. Vegetables and fruits are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help lower blood pressure, prevent some t… [+9175 chars]
Herein, we report the case of a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with multiple aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) who had previously undergone surgery on the proximal left tibia, proximal left femur, and distal t… [+11855 chars]
Personality or behavioral changes could be signs of mental illness, like depression or bipolar disorder, but new research points out that differences in behavior could also be tied to cognitive decli… [+4530 chars]
PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) leads to multiple cysts in the ovaries. The size of the ovary increases in this condition due to hormonal imbalance. Poor lifestyle, obesity and stress can also caus… [+2633 chars]
NewsDesk @bactiman63 On 04 April 2022, the Provincial Health Division (DPS) of the province of Ituri declared a resurgence of the Bubonic Plague epidemic in the health zone of Rethy, in the territor… [+1607 chars]
