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Nutritional Treatments as Good Targets of Gut-Central Nervous System Axis

Nutritional therapies including dietary fibers, the use of prebiotics and probiotics can reduce gut inflammation an

Sleep Longer to Prevent Weight Gain

We all know that sleep duration and obesity are interlinked. Researchers suggest that improper sleep can raise your cha

Managing Prostate Cancer With Focal Therapy

Prostate cancer can be slow growing, and in less aggressive cases it may never cause symptoms or need any treatment.

'Healthy Dads Healthy Kids' - A Weight Loss Model to Avoid Obesity for Healthy Lifestyle

Australian researchers attempted to identify behavioral mediators of weight loss among fathers who took part in the 'Hea

Influence of Diet and Toxins in Autism Epidemic

Autism is a disorder of the neural development that is characterized by the disturbed social communication and interac

Antipsychotic Drugs and Relapsing Schizophrenia

A recent research conducted by Stefan et al and published in The Lancet, systematically reviewed the efficacy of antip

Viruses can Result in Acute Attacks of Chronic Lung Diseases

Viral infection of the respiratory tract is linked to acute attacks of respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD and cysti

Relationship Between Asthma and Obesity

Mary Helen et al conducted a study to determine the association of asthma and obesity in children of different race and

Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep Disturbances

Diabetes is a fast increasing lifestyle metabolic disorder. Adequate sleep is important for proper functioning of the

Tomato Juice Can Reduce Oxidative Stress from Vigorous Physical Activity

Drinking tomato juice daily for five weeks after a vigorous workout or physical activity in untrained individuals can r

Adverse Drug Reactions That Cause Skin Disorders

The adverse reactions of drugs might lead to common problems such as skin eruptions or may cause a serious health conc

Protect Your Skin With the Right Sunscreen

A team of researchers from Sanford USD Medical Center analyzed the benefits that the new FDA guidelines for sunscreen

Grapefruit Flavonoid - Inulin Combo in a Western-Type Diet Does Not Improve Gut Health

A diet abundant in whole-grain cereals, vegetables and fruits has health promoting effects, which the nutritionists bel

Genes Influence Development of Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk: Study

The degeneration of bony tissue is termed as osteoporosis. In osteoporosis, the affected bone becomes porous. This bon

Physical Non-Pharmacological Intervention Decreases Immunization Pain in Infants

The pain associated with infant immunization can be decreased by the use of five S's intervention (swaddling, swinging,

Pathways Between Inflammation and Depression are Bi-Directional: Review Study

Negative moods can activate certain mechanisms in the body that result in up-regulation of inflammation and again, i

Olaparib Effective in Treating Relapsed Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of mortality amongst all gynecological cancers in the Western countries. Most ovar

Benefits of Biologic Therapy Outweigh the Risk of Infection in Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases: A Review Study

Biologic therapy, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that aims to restore the ability of the body's immune sys

Rectal Indomethacin is Effective in Reducing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis

The researchers from the University of Michigan Health System and Indiana University Medical Centre have reported in a

People on Hemodialysis With Pancreatic Diabetes Die Earlier Than Those With Type 2 Diabetes: Austrian Study

Hemodialysis is resorted to when the kidney function of filtering the blood and producing urine goes down below 10 to

Traditional Beans and Rice Diet Helps to Control Type 2 Diabetes: Study

Beans and rice, the classic food combo in many parts of the world, can reduce postprandial glycemic elevations in peopl

Socio-Economic Conditions Associated With Number of Pain Sites in Women

New researches have shown that pain is directly influenced by an individual's SES. The low socioeconomic status is rel

High Fat Diet Destroys Arteries Early

A high fat diet can destroy your arteries earlier than what was previously expected. It has also been identified as on

Possible Mechanisms to Explain the Efficacy of HIV Vaccine

AIDS is a notorious infection that currently does not have a cure. Attempts have been made in last 30 years to develop

Research Suggests Chronic Stress Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

A new study by scientists at the San Diego school of medicine on chronic stress has shown that this condition causes