Many pharmaceutical professionals promote the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy. They state that administering this hormone in the form of a gel, injection, or pellet can relieve the symptoms of low testosterone. These symptoms can include: sluggishness decreased libido and trouble maintaining an erection loss of energy hair loss an increase in body fat a
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Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent article published in Science Translational Medicine looks into how the brain regulates glucose metabolism in humans. The constant maintenance of blood sugar levels, regulated by certain hormones, is essential to our health and survival. Insulin is one hormone that is made and secreted by the pancreas,
Dizziness and vomiting are both nonspecific symptoms, meaning they can have a wide variety of potential causes. While dizziness and vomiting might mean there is an underlying medical problem, the cause is often something temporary, such as anxiety or a minor stomach bug. In this article, learn about a range of possible causes of dizziness
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Canadian researchers recently examined the sleep patterns and habits behind the athletes of ultramarathon running. It is no secret that proper sleep is a critical component of success at any level of athletic performance. At heightened levels of physical activity, such as ultramarathon running, it is even more
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are increasingly affected by memory loss, disorientation, and impaired decision-making. There are currently no cures for this condition, but researchers are taking steps to tackle some of its physiological sources in the brain. New developments in Alzheimer’s research are brining us closer to more precise therapies for this condition. Alzheimer’s disease
A new study shows that 2 weeks of physical inactivity can trigger full-blown diabetes in seniors with prediabetes. A lack of physical activity can lead to diabetes in seniors who are already vulnerable to the condition. As we get older, physical exercise becomes more and more important. The internet abounds with the latest research extolling
ClassPass wants give users a way to work out even when they can’t make it to a class. The start-up best known for its fitness class subscription service is launching a free app loaded with audio workout tracks. Called ClassPass Go, it’s ClassPass’ latest attempt to diversify its business and expand its reach beyond the
Our Reader Score [Total: 3 Average: 5] A recent study in PLOS Medicine explored the controversial issue of the relationship between alcohol and the incidence rate of heart attacks. It is estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) that every year, 6 million people suffer from a myocardial infarction, simply known as a heart attack.
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that unfortunately has some of the lowest survival rates. A new study in mice suggests that one substance could help address this problem: cannabidiol, a naturally occurring cannabis compound. Researchers look to cannabidiol in the hope of improving survival rates for people with pancreatic cancer. According to data
“I Stopped Eating Takeaways And Lost 63 Kilos — Here’s How I Did It” “I owed it to myself to prove that food has no power over me.” Michelle October | 31 July 2018 SHARE THIS ON Losing weight is never easy but if you’re determined anything is possible. Gcobisa proved to herself and others
Cold sores are common and relatively harmless in toddlers and children, but the cold sore virus can be dangerous for babies. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, many children will start to get cold sores by the age of 5. Newborns rarely get cold sores, but, when a baby who is less than 6
When a child complains of joint or leg pains, parents or caregivers may be concerned. Usually, the discomfort will simply be growing pains that will go away on their own. However, people should be aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate something more serious. Growing pains are a common cause of leg pain
Psoriatic arthritis usually occurs in people who already have psoriasis. People with psoriatic arthritis experience symptoms of both the skin condition and arthritis. When children and adolescents develop the condition, doctors diagnose them with juvenile psoriatic arthritis (JPsA). Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disorder. Medical experts believe that it develops when the immune system
Meat allergy caused by tick bites could be a more common cause of anaphylaxis, or extreme allergic reaction, than previously thought. The Lone Star tick is implicated as a cause of anaphylaxis in a new study. An allergy clinic in Tennessee has found that 33 percent of their anaphylaxis cases of known cause were due
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In a recent study, researchers investigated the suitability of using electronic medical records to estimate disease heritability. The heritability of a disease or condition, or the influence of genetics on the development of the disease, can have profound effects on its prevention and treatment. While genetic data can
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] The fats in fast food are known to trigger parts of the immune response. Researchers determine whether fast food fats are linked to asthma and allergies. More and more, Western fast food diets are being adopted to meet time and lifestyle demands. This diet can be described as
In today’s polarized political environment, it’s hard to find any issue that an Illinois Democrat and a Florida Republican can agree on. Here’s one: the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs are a scourge that must be dealt with as soon as possible. Drug companies are making record profits and at the same time raising the
Artificial turf has become more advanced in recent years, and it is increasingly popular as a surface on which to play a variety of sports. However, it does come with the risk of turf burn. In some ways, turf may be safer than grass. For example, it provides more cushioning than grass during winter. However,
A new study — conducted by researchers at Stanford University in California — reveals that common foods can cause blood sugar spikes in otherwise healthy people. Paying closer attention to these spikes could prevent diabetes and some of its complications. Over the course of a day, blood sugar levels may spike to diabetic and prediabetic
Groundbreaking laboratory-grown prostate cancer cells could change the way research is carried out. They will significantly increase the speed at which new drugs can be trialed. New prostate cancer models should drive research forward. Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with around 164,000 new cases each
If ever there were rival diets, keto and paleo are it. Both diets have blown up the Internet—and it doesn’t look like they’re going away anytime soon. And while you may think they’re practically synonymous (they are both low-carb, after all), their similarities end at cutting you off from bread. “The main difference is that on the keto diet, most of your
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] An Australian research team investigated evidence linking the gut microbiome with specific psychiatric disorders and age-related cognitive impairment. The human body is host to a vast number of diverse microbes that perform important and beneficial functions. Evidence is now emerging that communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the central
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study sought to understand the concept of living well with mental illness, focusing on the complex process of recovery. There is growing evidence that mental illnesses like schizophrenia are not life-long as they were thought to be. There is a wealth of qualitative data of first-person,
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Polypharmacy, or using different medications at the same time, can increase the risk of dangerous side effects. A recent study measured how common polypharmacy is among older adults in the United Kingdom. Combining prescription medications can potentially cause serious side effects. Known as polypharmacy, using many different medications
The Food and Drug Administration announce the approval of the commercial version of the drug elagolix for the treatment of endometriosis pain. This is the first time in over a decade that an oral treatment specifically designed for endometriosis pain has been approved. A new drug is shown to ease three different types of endometriosis
Injuries from playing contact sports, such as rugby, boxing, and martial arts, have been linked to a heightened risk of dementia. A new study now says that contact sports may actually lead to other neurodegenerative diseases, and it explains why. A new study argues that contact sports increase the risk of Lewy body disease, which
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study examined if a combination of mild exercise and low-dose metformin improved blood glucose regulation in women with gestational diabetes while minimizing potential adverse effects for both mother and child. In recent decades, the number of women developing elevated blood sugar levels during and due to
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Recently published in JAMA Oncology, researchers claim that a breath test may be a viable solution to detect cancers in the oesophagus and stomach. The United Kingdom (UK) states that one in every three patients presents to the hospital with complaints of gastrointestinal discomfort. Statistics report that in
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