Monday, May 27 2024

Alarming 500% Surge: Colorectal Cancer Rates Skyrocket Among U.S. Youths - SciTechDaily

The incidence of colorectal cancer has markedly risen among U.S. youth over the past two decades, influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and … [+2561 chars]

How taking good care of your bones will take a big load off your old age - The Week

Dr Sandeep Kapoor calls himself a docpreneur. The orthopaedic surgeon specialises in trauma and joint replacement surgery. He did his MS from King Georges Medical University, Lucknow, and is a DNB, a… [+11122 chars]

Stroke care: What India needs to do - The Week

On a fateful morning in June 2023, Khairunnisa Jalaluddin (name changed), a 55-year-old homemaker from Gudalur in Tamil Nadu, woke up with a pounding headache. As she tried to sit up, a wave of dizzi… [+22767 chars]

From fitness experts to biohackers, the new breed of 'wellness gurus' - The Week

Wade Warren works as a product manager for a financial technology company. He is 28-years-old, bearded, bespectacled and lives in a small apartment in Brooklyn, New York. Every evening he puts on a s… [+19032 chars]

5 Best Iron-Rich Foods - News18

Are you struggling with anaemia and low hemoglobin levels? Here are the seven best iron-rich foods you must include in your diet. SpinachSpinach is a good source of iron, potassium, and vitamins K a… [+580 chars]

Covid-19 Infections On Rise In Los Angeles And Statewide - Deadline

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reports it has seen a very small uptick in Covid-19 cases. The department statistics from May 10 to 15, the most recent data available, show an av… [+1108 chars]

Nutritional needs in Thalassemics - Deccan Herald

Micronutrients, especially vitamins, are essential for blood cell production. Folic acid and vitamin B12, found in green leafy vegetables, sprouts, dairy products, and red meat, are crucial. Thalasse… [+251 chars]

This Protein Could Help Us Unravel The Mystery of Alzheimer's - ScienceAlert

There are a lot of connected, moving biological parts in our brains, which makes the study of brain diseases particularly challenging. Now new research has shed light on a key brain process potential… [+2850 chars]

Get a good gut feeling with this transplant - Bangalore Mirror

Apollo Hospitals , Bannerghatta, now offers faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) treatment for various gut-related issues, including chronic Clostridium difficile infection, inflammatory bowel disea… [+904 chars]

Maternal Immune Response Affects Fetal Brain Development - Neuroscience News

Summary: Immune responses during pregnancy can alter gene regulation in the developing brain of mice embryos. Researchers found that maternal immune reactions are detected by microglia, brain cells t… [+5997 chars]

Imagination Reduces Disgust More Than Placebo - Neuroscience News

Summary: A recent study compared the effects of a placebo pill and an imaginary pill in reducing visually induced disgust. Both interventions lowered disgust intensity, with the imaginary placebo sho… [+5065 chars]

Undercooked black bear meat infected six people in US with brain worm: CDC report - WION

In the United States, six people of the same family caught an infection by a rare roundworm parasite known as trichinellosis after consuming an undercooked meal that included black bear meat, the US … [+2148 chars]

UPMC celebrates women's health month by encouraging women to get tested early - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.

LANCASTER, Pa. —It's Women's Health Month, and UPMC is encouraging women to get tested early. Doctors say catching an illness before it escalates makes it easier for them to treat you. The longer y… [+1098 chars]

An omega-6 fatty acid known as arachidonic acid may reduce bipolar disorder risk - PsyPost

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry reveals a potential link between higher levels of arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, and a reduced risk of bipolar disorder. The f… [+5925 chars]

10 surprising things that are made from petroleum - Livescience.com

Oil, the ubiquitous fossil fuel, is not just powering our cars and heating our homes — it's also hiding in plain sight, playing a surprising role in many everyday items you might not expect. Petroche… [+5450 chars]