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Recently, AbbVie, a pharmaceutical company that develops new drugs and treatments, issued an application for approval in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its newly developed drug known as Elagolix for managing complications caused by uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids, also commonly referred to as uterine myoma or leiomyomas, are noncancerous tumors that develop inside…
Tea is probably the most commonly used beverage all around the world. For many people, a hot cup of tea in the morning is essential to start their day. Apart from refreshments, tea has some hidden health benefits as well. This new study suggests that tea can reduce the threat of depression in older adults. Some…
In a recent study by Okayama University demonstrate the potential use of herbal Chinese medicine, berberine. it reduces the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The study was published in “Scientific Reports“. Inflammatory bowel disease is characterized by a condition that involves pain and severe swelling in the stomach and intestine. The main purpose of the…
Recently, a commentary on the use of e-cigarettes by the World Health Organization deems any kind of e-cigarettes to be harmful. It also denies the previously held notion of e-cigarettes being a ‘safer’ or ‘healthier’ alternative to the conventional practice of smoking cigarettes. In the past few months, there has been much debate about the…
Recently, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds shows that skin cream commonly prescribed and used for the treatment of skin cancer as well as skin warts can also be effective in protecting from viral mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and Zika. Previously, mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue, have made headlines and caused…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes the life-threatening disorders caused by chronic inflammation of the digestive system. The main types of inflammatory bowel disease include Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) show up as fatigue, weight loss, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea. The new study suggests that…
Recently, the first case of the potentially life-threatening virus which has been taking lives in China has been diagnosed in Washington. According to the latest updates, the man is currently hospitalized near Seattle and not in any kind of danger. Currently, countries around the world are trying to stop the spread of the Novel Coronavirus…
Recently, a new law regarding the sale of vapes has been introduced in New Jersey under the legislation Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. In accordance with the law, flavored vapes and similar products can no longer be sold. Previously, the usage of vape has been a topic of debate and remains to be controversial not only…
Glaucoma is a serious and lifetime eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss if not controlled before time. The Australian researchers have studied 107 genes that are involved in increasing the risk of eye disease glaucoma and identified a genetic test for those who are at the risk of getting blind. The researchers are…
Research findings reveal that the use of medical cannabis is not promising for the treatment of people suffering from insomnia and chronic pain. People eventually build up a tolerance because of its frequent use. The findings of the study are published in the journal, BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care The researchers tried to check the…