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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For people that are into fitness; those that want to lose weight or want to build muscle, the keto diet is an easy solution. But here’s why it could be very dangerous: carbs are essential to every metabolic process in the body. If you are avoiding carbs during your fitness journey, you might be putting …
We know very well the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. They prevent heart conditions, arthritis, and cancers. But they also have a role to play in vision. Many health conditions accompany the loss of sight. Visual impairment has grave consequences for affected individuals in their activities of daily living. They become less independent and have …
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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, …
Medical infections are common, and surgical site infections account for one of the most frequent ones affecting 2% to 4% of patients post-surgery. Some procedures even record higher infection rates than others, such as vaginal mesh implants for prolapse. Surgery tools like mesh implants and internal stitches contribute significantly to surgical site problems, but a …
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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 …
The phenomenon of human consciousness has captivated scientists for many years. Advances in brain imaging technologies have enabled researchers to make significant progress in uncovering the neural mechanisms that underlie conscious experience. Consciousness refers to an individual’s subjective awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, and scientists have long been intrigued by the workings of …
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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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A recent study published in the Circulation journal analyzed the possible association of daily steps with cardiovascular disease and found that for older adults, walking between 6000 to 9000 steps a day could be linked to being 40 to 50 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack compared to those who walk 2000 steps …
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