Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers investigated how overweight and obese adolescents viewed physical activity to gain more insight into how to promote active lifestyles. The increase of obesity in adolescence has become a serious public health concern. Adolescents with a high body mass index (BMI) have a higher chance of carrying obesity
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Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In a new review in the New England Journal of Medicine, Al-Chalabi and Brown review the promises of gene therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 for ALS treatment. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a neurological disease that affects the nerves that allow us to control our voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] An article in the BMJ recently published the findings of a five-year study on the effects of a healthy lifestyle on colorectal cancer. One in 24 women and one in 22 men will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society provides guidelines to
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia typically associated with older adults. However, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease occurs before the age of 65. Alzheimer’s causes memory problems and a variety of related symptoms. It is a degenerative disease, which means the symptoms will get worse over time. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the most
Dehydration is more common during pregnancy than at other times. Most cases of dehydration in pregnancy are mild, but severe dehydration can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby. The fetus places intense demands on the body, and women who are pregnant need to consume extra nutrients. Morning sickness, as well as conditions
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent opinion article in JAMA Psychiatry discusses the mental health benefits of implementing regular physical activity in the educational system. Physical exercise has long been known to be associated with significant improvements in individuals’ mental health and cognitive functioning. In fact, physical activity can reduce stress, improve
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Due to ethical and logistical challenges associated with pediatric research, guidelines for migraine therapies in children have largely been derived from adult studies. A recent review highlights the latest developments in this field, with the approval of new acute migraine therapy and new large-scale trials for children. Migraines
Baby ear infections are common but are usually nothing to worry about. Many young children will not need antibiotics and can be treated with home remedies, such as acetaminophen, warm compresses, and drinking more fluids. This article looks at when antibiotics might be needed to treat an ear infection in a baby, and how to
Heating pads can be used while pregnant to ease any pain in the muscles or joints, so long as they do not raise the woman’s body temperature too much. Obstetricians and midwives routinely caution against the use of hot tubs during pregnancy, so it is understandable that women may worry about other heat sources during
Our Reader Score [Total: 5 Average: 5] A recent Spanish study shows that socioeconomic status in early life plays a mediating role in educational, employment, family, and health. For all too many people worldwide, poverty remains a stubborn fact of life. Socioeconomic status can influence an individual’s physical health, educational attainment, mental health, and life
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers in US and Canada studied the association between increased exercise and mortality risk in childhood cancer survivors. Over 3,000 Canadians are diagnosed with cancer every week. Individuals who have cancer remain at a high risk of mortality and their life expectancy is 10 years shorter than the
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers recently studied the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in the US population and the factors that may predict it. Vitamin D deficiency is on the rise around the world. However, there is little information on its prevalence in the American adult population. It is important to determine
Our Reader Score [Total: 1 Average: 5] A study published in The Lancet investigates the risks of premature death in wine drinkers and finds that the limit should much lower than the current American recommendation. National recommendations for alcohol consumption vary across the globe. The United States places an upper limit of 196g a week
Peripheral vascular disease is a disease that causes restricted blood flow to the arms, legs, or other body parts. It occurs when arteries or veins get narrower, become blocked, or spasm. If peripheral vascular disease (PVD) occurs only in the arteries, it is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). Most cases of PVD affect the arteries
Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition that causes a rash around the mouth. The rash may also occur around the eyes, nose, or genitals, but this is much less common. Dermatitis is a term referring to an inflammation of the skin, and perioral means around the mouth. The skin condition is sometimes called periorificial dermatitis.
Our Reader Score [Total: 1 Average: 5] Scientists in the US and China developed a hepatocyte-mimicking antidote for the treatment of alcohol intoxication. People consume alcoholic drinks in enormous amount worldwide. Many Canadians associate drinking with social activities such as watching sports, parties, and celebrations. According to the statistics published by the Health Canada, more
Obesity brought on by a high-fat diet might be accompanied by changes in gut bacteria that alter brain chemistry in such a way as to promote anxiety and depression. Gut bacteria (depicted here) could cause anxiety and depression among people with obesity. This was the conclusion that researchers from the Joslin Diabetes Center of Harvard
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study investigated whether increased weight in children is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood. Weight gain can result from a poor diet and a lack of physical activity. A lack of physical activity can lessen the use of glucose within
Allergic eczema, also known as contact dermatitis, is a skin condition that occurs when a person’s skin comes into contact with an allergen. Allergic eczema causes a red and itchy rash, which can become painful and infected without treatment. In this article, learn about the causes and symptoms of allergic eczema, as well as the
Foamy urine is often the result of a fast urine stream. However, a range of medical conditions can also have this effect. If a person notices foamy urine frequently, or if it accompanies other symptoms, they should speak to a doctor. In this article, we look at the causes of foamy urine and the treatment
Researchers examine if household food insecurity is linked to a risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Food insecurity is a significant problem in Canada. It is the state of having limited or uncertain access to food due to financial problems. Statistics estimate that around 3.2 million Canadians were living in food-insecure households in 2014. These
Ischemic colitis occurs when there is not enough blood flowing to the colon, also known as the large intestine. It is more likely to occur in people who are over 60, smoke cigarettes, or have diabetes. Ischemic colitis is the most common type of gut-based ischemia, accounting for 1 in every 2,000 hospital admissions. Symptoms
With diabetes currently sweeping the United States, designing more effective treatments is paramount. New research finds a rather surprising source of a potential new drug: platypus venom. As we dig into platypus biology, surprises wait at every turn. The platypus is arguably Australia’s most iconic and strange animal. It is classed as a monotreme, which
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Swiss researchers evaluated how aerobic exercise affects short and long-term memory among university students. Exercise is highly touted as one of the best ways to keep pristine mental and physical health. Aerobic exercise, in particular, intends to improve the efficiency of the cardiovascular system. Previous studies have also
A phase-1b trial funded by Merck and Pfizer combined two drugs to evaluate their effectiveness in treating renal cell carcinoma. Renal cell carcinoma makes up 95% of kidney cancer cases. About 338,000 cases of renal cell carcinoma are detected worldwide every year. Renal cell carcinoma is a form of cancer that starts in the small tubules
Little has been known about the long-term success of epilepsy surgery, even though surgeons have performed the surgery for decades. In a recent study, researchers sought to determine whether epilepsy surgery would provide long-term improvements. Epilepsy affects the brain and causes seizures, which can occur in many different ways. Seizures can range from a few
Glossitis is typically characterized by an inflammation of the tongue. It can also cause changes in the tongue’s texture and color. Along with swelling, glossitis can change the color and surface texture of the tongue because the condition causes the small bumps on the surface to shrink, creating a shiny, red surface. Severe cases of
Since inflammation may increase the risk of disease, researchers examined whether there is a correlation between poor sleep and increased inflammation in middle-aged women. Poor sleep is common in middle-aged women. Sleep disturbances can last for a long time and can reduce an individual’s quality of life and increase a person’s vulnerability to psychological disorders