Diarrhea can be uncomfortable and unpleasant and can severely disrupt a person’s day. However, most diarrhea episodes are short-term or “acute,” though some may persist for days or even weeks. This article outlines the typical duration of diarrhea, provides tips on how to get fast relief, and offers advice on when to see a doctor....
This article lists some home and natural remedies that may help to treat receding gums. It also provides information on when to see a dentist. Causes of receding gums According to the American Dental Association (ADA), gums may recede as a result of the following: gum disease, or periodontitis brushing teeth too hard or using a hard-bristled...
In a new study published neuroscientists at Oxford University have found that raised blood pressure and diabetes in mid-life alter brain structure to slow thinking speed and memory. Looking at results from 22,000 volunteers in the UK Biobank who underwent brain scanning, the scientists found that raised blood pressure and diabetes significantly impaired the brain’s...
For millions of us, starting the day without a coffee doesn’t bear thinking about. But experts warn it is better to hold off from the caffeine hit until after breakfast because regularly drinking coffee beforehand may raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the long term. Researchers at the University of Bath asked...
by Karolinska Institutet Electron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. Women vaccinated against HPV have a significantly lower risk of developing cervical cancer, and the positive effect is most pronounced for women vaccinated at a young age. That is according to a large study by researchers at Karolinska...
Try to remain calm, and REMEMBER THIS! A possible lifesaver This comes from Dr. Patrick Teefy, Cardiology Head at the Nuclear Medicine Institute University Hospital,London Ont. I hope everyone can send this on as it is really important for everyone to know! 1. Let’s say it’s 7:25 pm and you’re going home (alone of course)...
In this article, we describe how to identify psoriasis and herpes on the genitals. We also explore each condition’s symptoms, causes, and treatments. What are they? Psoriasis and herpes are different illnesses, but they can cause similar symptoms that flare up periodically. Genital psoriasis Different types of psoriasis can affect the genitals. Plaque psoriasis, for...
by Steve Adcock | Sep 29, 2020 | 11:00 AM I had expected it to keep me a little less hungry throughout the night. And, it did that. But, it also did something else that truly surprised me. I love peanut butter, And for a week, I ate straight peanut butter right before I went to...
Public health officials in the U.S. could take heart at the end of the summer. Even as the new coronavirus continued to spread, fewer people were winding up in the hospital because of Covid-19, and fewer were dying. Now, as the seasons turn and the global death toll from Covid-19 tops 1 million, signs suggest...
People who regularly use acid reflux drugs are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers found that those taking proton pump inhibitors, known by brand names such as Prilosec and Nexium, are nearly twice as likely of being diagnosed with the blood sugar disease. What’s more, the longer...
