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What Foods Can Protect Your Prostate?

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. While there are many different types of cancer, some tend to be more common and more aggressive than others. For men in the United States, many are…

January 7, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0

What is the Difference Between Mental Health and a Mental Illness?

These days, we hear a lot about mental health. This encouraging step toward recognizing the importance of mental health is important, but many people still easily get confused by the terminology used to discuss and understand mental wellness. One of…

January 7, 2022 · by Asheley Rice · 0

DNA From Neandtherhals and Denisovans Influence Our Health

There have been many archaic humans that were once part of the planet before they got extinct and before the apparition of the Homo sapiens, around 300 ka. Not only did they interact, but they also interbred, and the many…

November 22, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Roundworms Used by a Japanese Startup to Detect Pancreatic Cancer

Biotechnology startup based in Tokyo, Hirotsu Bio Science Inc., has announced this week that they managed to modify roundworms genetically so they could detect pancreatic cancer. The president of Hirotsu, Takaaki Hirotsu, was the person who developed back in 2015…

November 18, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

DNA Evidence Suggests Anxiety Is Linked to IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome, referred to as IBS, is a medical condition that affects the digestive system, causing symptoms such as bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and more, states the NHS. It has been labeled as a life-long health condition because although…

November 15, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Best Glucose Tablets And Gummies For Diabetics

Glucose tabs are a great option for those who seek to increase their blood sugar levels in a quick and practical way. These chewable tablets are especially useful for people who suffer from diabetes but low blood sugar can be…

November 13, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

This Thumb Test Could Detect If You Are Likely To Suffer an Aortic Aneurysm

An aortic Aneurysm happens when a person has a bulge in the aorta, and the layers of the artery walls split due to the force of the blood pumping, as the CDC explains. It is also mentioned that if the…

November 12, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Researchers Find Link Between Diet-Associated Gut Microbes and Lethal Prostate Cancer

Humanity has been dealing with many types of cancer, some more aggressive than others. While some cancers can affect both men and women, others affect only one of the two genders. A new study conducted by researchers from the Cleveland…

November 3, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Whole Grains Reduce the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that affects more than 34 million U.S residents, and around 95% of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC. The health institution mentions that it used to be a condition predominant in those over 45 years…

November 3, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Scotland Set To Become the First Country To Offer Diabetes Test for Type 1 Patients

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two different affections. Those with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin, while those with type 2 do not produce enough insulin. Both are chronic diseases, and patients can develop several complications if they are…

November 1, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0