by Chinelo Eze June 26, 2022 | 2:01 pm What is an ulcer? It is a sore in the stomach or the small intestine. The common sign is a pain in the upper part of the stomach. Ulcer usually occur when the acid in the stomach ruins the lining of the digestive tract. Due to …
at Cambridge University’s MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, Michal Minczuk is one of a growing number of scientists around the world aiming to find new ways of improving mitochondrial health. This line of research could help provide much-needed treatments for people with long Covid, as well as revolutionizing our understanding of everything from neurodegenerative illnesses such …
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An outbreak of monkeypox has grown over the last two months with more than 4,100 confirmed cases worldwide. Monkeypox cases in the US have surpassed 200 cases in 25 states including California, Florida, New York and Texas. Health officials have started vaccinations for those at risk. New York City opened a vaccine clinic last week. …
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KABUL/WOR KALI, Afghanistan, June 26 (Reuters) – Thousands affected by a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan are in need of clean water and food and are at risk of disease, an Afghan health ministry official said on Sunday, days after a UN agency warned of a cholera outbreak in the region. At least 1,000 people …
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Does having Crohn’s disease increase the risk of getting Hodgkin’s lymphoma? In this article, we talk about how Crohn’s disease can make your body vulnerable to Hodgkin’s lymphoma and other infections. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This disease can affect any of the …
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The industrial farming of animals such as pigs, poultry and cattle to provide meat for hundreds of millions of people may reduce the risk of pandemics and the emergence of dangerous diseases including Sars, BSE, bird flu and Covid-19 compared with less-intensive farming , a major study by vets and ecologists has found. Despite reports …
obesity is a growing concern globally, with India joining the dubious ranks of countries witnessing alarming rates of obesity in its population. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and …
Doctor in the House: Is child obesity the looming epidemic in India? Read More »
New medical guidance notes market booms as Americans seek good health in pills. After years of study and growth of a multibillion-dollar industry, there’s still no conclusive proof vitamin supplements are helping patients dodge heart disease and cancer. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of national experts, updated its recommendation about …
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Patients at risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) who underwent liver fibrosis screening subsequently improved their lifestyle, especially those who screened positive, a prospective cohort study showed. Among over 3,000 patients, a positive screening test result for liver fibrosis was associated with alcohol abstinence or decreased use after 6 …
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Q: Please identify the type of oak this is. [The reader sent a photo.] A: I believe it is a northern red oak, Quercus rubra. Q: I could really use your help in identifying what is wrong with my little purple plum, planted at the end of March. I love all my plants as you …
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