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High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and related conditions. Not many people know that it kills more woman on average as compared to breast cancer, that is considered number one cause of death in women worldwide. In addition to the existing risk factors, the health experts have identified new risk factors…
Obesity is a highly prevalent but chronic medical condition that increases the risk factor for contracting a number of health diseases. The latest addition to this list is the deadly Covid-19 infection which was previously thought to be linked with obesity only. Health experts added ‘obesity’ as a risk factor for the viral disease along…
American researchers have provided new insights to the understanding of the diarrhea pathophysiology in Covid-19 patients, suggesting it depends upon the inflammatory response of the body. The term “Covid-19 diarrhea” has lately emerged as a new symptom caused by the deadly virus, however, without knowing much about it previously, it was linked with stress, and…
Blood pressure or BP medicines lower the blood pressure in hypertensive patients and save them from various cardiac conditions. But a new study confirms these same benefits even for people who aren’t hypertensive and experience normal blood pressure. The complete results are now published in the journal The Lancet. This is probably the first time…
As the Covid-19 pandemic started to take hold last year, the health officials recommended using a face mask to prevent exposure to coronavirus. While all health experts suggest that cloth masks are better than not using any mask to cover the face, there were concerns regarding the safety levels assuming they are ineffective for coronavirus….
Prebiotic supplements are specialized fibers introduced in the body to make up for the food sources of beneficial bacteria in the human gut. They fill the gut with beneficial nutrients, improving probiotic metabolic issues and maintain a healthy weight. A recently published study has highlighted another reason to use prebiotic supplements in routine, especially if…
Epidural injections are commonly used during pregnancy to induce local anesthesia in the lower back. These injections block the body’s response to labor pains and contractions that the mother experiences during childbirth. It makes the whole delivery and pushing the baby much easier for the mother; however, some reports linked these injections with autism in…
Abuse and violence in childhood leave long-term effects on a child’s brain. But a new study reveals that spanking your kids has more or less the same impact as severe violence, affecting their brain growth and development. This study was conducted by the research team from Harvard, and is now published in the journal ‘Child…
An observational study has revealed that every one in three Covid-19 patients suffers from Covid-linked psychological conditions during the six-month period after recovering. This is the largest study to date with over 230,000 patients included which were analyzed for 14 different mental health issues and neurological disorders. The complete study findings are now published in…
The addition of food preservatives is common especially in candies, gummies, and other junk foods, but the researchers are worried about the side effects of these preservatives especially in young children. These food preservatives reportedly increase the shelf life of candies and treat for example pop tarts, cheez-its, and nearly 1250 more processed foods. However,…