by Ana Gajic, St. Michael’s Hospital Scientists at the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science (KRCBS) have uncovered a new potential approach to treat multiple types of autoimmune disease including arthritis in lab models. Two million Canadians live with autoimmune diseases, which are conditions such as arthritis or lupus that cause a body’s immune system...
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What can cause rectal pain?
By MaryAnn de Pietro Reviewed by Saurabh (Seth) Sethi, MD MPH The rectum is the lower part of the large intestine, and it ends at the anus. Injury, inflammation, and infections that affect the anus and rectum can cause rectal pain. Several clues can help a healthcare professional determine the cause of rectal pain. For...
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Fish oil supplements have no effect on type 2 diabetes
by University of East Anglia Omega-3 fats have little or no effect on risk of Type 2 diabetes according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Increased consumption of omega 3 fats is widely promoted globally because of a common belief that it will protect against, or even reverse, conditions such as diabetes....
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Physical activity at any intensity linked to lower risk of early death
by National Institute for Health Research A multi-national team of researchers, including authors from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), have produced clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity—regardless of intensity—are associated with a lower risk of early death in middle aged and older people. The findings, published...
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Genetic testing and family tree research are revealing painful family secrets, research says
by Tony Trueman, European Sociological Association Genealogical research and genetic testing are revealing skeletons in family closets and causing rifts among members, a new study shows. Family members have discovered they are unrelated or have relatives from an unexpected ethnic group, the research says. Katy Barbier-Greenland and Associate Professor Deborah Dempsey of Swinburne University, Australia,...
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Dietary zinc protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia. Globally, it is estimated that nearly two billion people suffer from zinc deficiency, but why this increases susceptibility to bacterial infection has not been well understood—until now. University of Melbourne Associate Professor Christopher McDevitt,...
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92% of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine: health authority
An estimated 92% of cancers caused by HPV could be prevented through vaccination, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, adding that boosting immunization coverage was a key priority. Human papillomavirus was responsible for an estimated yearly average of 34,800 cancer cases between 2012 and 2016, according to a new study...
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Why Walking Is One of the Best Cardio Workouts
Share on Pinterest If your idea of an effective cardio workout involves long-distance running, high-intensity cycling, or a vigorous aerobics class, you’d be right, but you’d be leaving out a simple, but effective activity. Brisk walking is a great cardio workout that can be done indoors or outdoors, at any time of day or night,...
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THESE DRUGS LAND EDM PARTIERS IN THE HOSPITAL
People who frequent electronic dance music parties often use multiple drugs simultaneously and experience adverse effects with some ending up in the emergency department, researchers report. Their study in the International Journal of Drug Policy is the first to survey adverse effects associated with the use of dozens of different drugs and could improve treatment...
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How to tell if your teen is depressed
by From Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public Domain Teen depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. Although depression can occur at any...