Teen eating disorders have become more rampant and severe than ever before. Hospitalizations for eating disorders doubled among adolescent girls during the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although most teenagers have resumed in-person school, sports, and social activities, eating disorders, particularly anorexia, remain at an all-time high. Eating disorder-related health …
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Eye drops can provide comfort by relieving dryness and irritation. It can promote healing in cases of injuries or infections, but a recent product of artificial tears by EzriCare did quite the opposite. It has been linked to a disease-causing bacteria that resulted in infections and blindness. It infected dozens of people, and 3 people …
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Science has brought us so far that we have solutions for most health-related issues. Take weight gain, for instance. If you aim to reduce your sugar intake but can’t help giving in to your sweet tooth, they have an invention for that: sweeteners. Sweeteners are sugar substitutes, but they might be equally, if not more, …
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University have designed a neurotechnology that changes the game for people with moderate to severe stroke. This new technology stimulates the spinal cord to instantly enhance their arm and hand mobility, thereby enabling them to conduct daily activities smoothly. The tech involves a pair of thin …
According to research, MRI scans of patients who received more intensive high blood pressure treatment show a positive change in their brain structures that clear toxins and other byproducts. The study, whose results will be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023, checks whether intensive blood pressure treatment slows or reverses structural …
For persons with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels and insulin doses forms a major part of health management. In the case of type 2 diabetes, the latest studies show that intermittent fasting is a feasible and safe option to control body weight while keeping blood sugar levels and insulin dosage in check. Of the population …
Groundbreaking diagnostic technology will be introduced to Southeast Asia, starting with Singapore, through the latest Seno Medical and Genetik agreement. The exclusive distribution deal signed by the US-based company is for the former’s Imagio Opto-Acoustic/Ultrasound (OA/US) Breast Imaging System. Such an agreement is a first for Seno and Genetik will market, sell, and service the …
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We were always taught about drinking enough water during our day to keep us hydrated. But, with a life full of stress, we tend to forget about it and think that it’s not important. But, with the new year starting, drinking more water should be on your resolutions list. According to a new study from …
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition ailing almost half the adult population in the world. The condition is prevalent in countries regardless of socioeconomic status. Hypertension receives massive attention from medical experts because it is closely linked to the development of cardiovascular conditions, stroke, and aneurysms. Treatments for Hypertension Different approaches have …
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Around 15 million people across the globe suffer from a heart stroke every year, which accounts for about 5 million permanently disabled and nearly 5 million deaths worldwide. The severity of a heart attack mainly depends on the kind of prompt treatment the patient receives once the symptoms start developing. Heart attack and stroke risk …
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