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Millennials have greater risk for obesity and cancer, US study reports
The chances of obesity increase as the population becomes more overweight, with some directly linked to cancer. The US has seen a marked rise in obesity in recent years, with obesity-related cancers further rising in millennials in their 20s and […]
Scientists develop puffer fish pills for effective treatment delivery
A puffer fish or blowfish naturally inflates to inedible sizes when threatened, filling up with water or air to evade predators. Certain species even have spines projecting outwards to make them less palatable. The concept is applied to create a […]
Monitor diabetes on your phone
Diabetic patients constantly need to check their blood sugar levels throughout the day. The levels can increase or decrease depending on various factors such as meal consumption or exercise. An insulin pump is usually used to deliver regulatory hormones and […]
Achieve better dental health in 2 minutes
Healthy teeth and gums help with overall hygiene and confidence while keeping diseases at bay. The usual advice is to brush twice daily and avoid excessive sugar, yet some of us need a filling at the dentist. But some experts […]
Israeli scientists claim cure for cancer by 2020
There is new hope for cancer with a possible cure in sight. The Jerusalem Post has reported that a new treatment for cancer is being developed by Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies led by CEO Dr. Ilan Morad and his team of […]
Study explores lack of privacy during medical exam among young adults
Private time and confidentiality are crucial to young adults who would otherwise be less willing to discuss sensitive topics with providers or skip necessary care altogether, says Stephanie Grilo of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New […]
Genetically-modified eggs contain cancer drugs
Genetic modification of an animal involves altering its existing genetic material to introduce new traits, such as disease resistance. Much research has gone into the possibilities of genetic modification to help our health. A new scientific development has genetically-modified (GM) […]
New planetary diet can promote global health, experts say
The world’s population is growing, and food resources can’t keep up.In light of this, scientists, including 37 specialists from 16 countries have unveiled a new planetary diet, which is deemed ideal for the health of the planet and the global […]
UK and Japan join forces for degenerative diseases treatment
Patients with degenerative diseases require lengthy care. Thanks to new technologies and treatment modalities, patients are provided some degree of independence and relief. Medical researchers from the UK and Japan are working together on advancing research primarily aimed at developing […]
New research seeks to develop low impact treatment vs leukemia
Cancer spreads fairly easily through the body and is treated through chemotherapy sessions, which can be life-changing. Huynh Cao, MD, saw the side effects of chemotherapy on his mother –after her breast cancer diagnosis in 1995. The treatment was difficult […]
