What to know about epilepsy in children
Epilepsy is relatively common in children. Many children with epilepsy will outgrow the condition before their teens, and, if not, treatments usually ensure a full
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Treating alcoholic liver diseases by targeting a gut bacterium
A new study conducted in mice with bacteriophages has reduced the incidence of alcoholic liver disease. These bacteriophages specifically target Enterobacterium faecalis present in the gut.
7 Best Vitamins and Supplements to Relieve Stress
While everyone has specific life stressors, factors related to job pressure, money, health, and relationships tend to be the most common. Stress can be
Protecting your pregnancy when travelling
Travelling pregnant women should consult their doctor well in advance of their planned trip. Travelling pregnant womenshould consult their doctor well in advance of their
Too much vitamin D may harm bones, not help
A study shows that, for many people, less is more when it comes to vitamin D. There’s no question that vitamin D can help
First male birth control injection almost ready for penises
Would men endure a shot in the groin to prevent pregnancy? Indian researchers think so. The Indian Council of Medical Research, a government-funded biomedical
Healthy diet can lower risk of hearing loss: Study
Previous studies have suggested that higher intake of specific nutrients and certain food were associated with lower risk of self-reported hearing loss. Using longitudinal
Plant-based diet may prevent cognitive decline
New research finds that following a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in animal products during midlife is associated with a significantly lower risk
Exercise after the age of 60 may prevent heart disease, stroke
A study finds that increased activity over the age of 60 can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In 2015, 900 millionTrusted Source
The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease
Sleeping problems can affect both mental and physical health. Now, a large-scale analysis in China highlights how insomnia might lead to potentially life threatening
How to look after your skin when you have the flu
Most of us succumb to a nasty bout of the flu at least once a year and it can take a huge toll on
Diet, body clock, hormones, and metabolism: What’s the link?
Using mice, scientists have revealed for the first time how stress hormones control fat and sugar levels over a 24-hour cycle. In addition, they
Fainting was a clue to 24-year-old’s fatal heart condition
‘Long QT syndrome’ is a rare condition. It’s marked by the lower chambers of the heart taking too long to contract and release. Christie
How evening meals could harm the female heart
‘Not only are our bodies not meant to digest at late hours, we are also less mobile at night; thus the calories we consume