Health

Obesity Drugs’ Superpower: Taming Inflammation

Obesity drugs have another superpower: taming inflammation The latest generation of anti-obesity drugs has taken the world by storm, thanks to their effectiveness at treating diabetes and reducing weight. But these drugs also have a less well-known superpower: the ability…

Regenerative Medicine Offers Hope for Osteoporosis Treatment

Osteoporosis treatment: Unlocking hope for patients with regenerative medicine By Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi | Jan 24, 2024 05:07 PM IST Osteoporosis, a silent and often undetected bone disease, affects millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly and postmenopausal women…

Wellness Trends for 2024

As 2023 came to a close, you couldn’t scroll through Instagram or TikTok without seeing one (or 10, for that matter) “ins” and “outs” list for 2024, and I loved it. To me, the idea of these lists is not…

Kristen Dahlgren Leaves NBC News to Launch Pink Eraser Project for Breast Cancer Vaccine

NBC News correspondent Kristen Dahlgren has announced her departure from the network to launch the Pink Eraser Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a vaccine for breast cancer. Having battled breast cancer herself, Dahlgren, 50, is determined to make…

Study Reveals Over 70% Conceal Symptoms of Contagious Illnesses

More than 70% of the participants in a recent study reported concealing their symptoms of contagious illnesses, shedding light on a concerning trend in public health. The study, which involved over 4,100 participants, revealed that 75% of individuals had either…

MIT and Ragon Institute researchers make breakthrough in DNA-based vaccine development

Researchers from MIT and the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard have made a significant breakthrough in vaccine development. They have created a vaccine using a virus-like delivery particle made from DNA, which has shown promise in inducing a…

Preventable Causes of Cardiovascular Death

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with over 900,000 deaths annually, and shockingly, one in three of these deaths could be prevented with proper preventive care. As we approach Heart Month in February, it’s…

New Drug Triggers ‘Calcium Storm’ to Choke Cancer Cells to Death

MEDICAL New drug triggers ‘calcium storm’ to choke cancer cells to death By Michael Irving | January 29, 2024 Scientists have developed a method to kill cancer by flooding its cells with calcium. No matter how important something is, too…

Dermatologist Reveals Best Treatment for Acne Based on Pimple Location

Tens of millions of people suffer from acne on a day-to-day basis, with pimples and zits popping up across their face and body, blemishing their appearance and diminishing self-confidence. While some turn to home remedies for quick fixes or visit…

Managing Acid Reflux in Winter

Winter brings with it the common problem of acid reflux. Triggers include comfort foods, stress, and reduced sunlight exposure. To manage reflux, prioritize a healthy diet, reduce stress, exercise, and get sunlight. Home remedies like fennel and cumin tea can…