By Anthoni Oisin, BScReviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases impact many people. The Lancet published a study estimating that a neurological condition impacts more than one in three people. 1 Neurodegenerative diseases also impact a large part of the population: The World Health Organisation estimates that 55 million people have some...
September 19, 2024 by Dileep Sharma, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHas your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say “aaah”? While the GP assesses your throat, they’re also checking out your tongue, which can reveal a lot about your health. The doctor will look for any changes in the tongue’s surface...
September 19, 2024 by Gemma Sicouri, Annabel Songco, Chloe Lim and Jennie Hudson, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the movie “Inside Out 2,” 13-year-old Riley, who has recently started puberty, has a panic attack during a hockey game timeout. Anxiety (the emotion responsible for the panic attack) becomes completely frenzied and there is a...
September 18, 2024 by Imperial College London Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first meta-analysis of its kind has shown a conclusive link between older adults experiencing spells of dizziness and a dramatically elevated risk of falling. The study, “Association between dizziness and future falls and fall-related injuries in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” is...
September 19, 2024 by University of Leeds Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients suffering from chronic pain in the face, mouth or jaw can now download a self-help guide proven to benefit them in managing their condition. This pain is often caused by a condition called temporomandibular disorder (TMD) which affects 7% of the U.K. population. TMD...
Written by Alice Perlowski, MD, MA, FACC | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MDUpdated on June 27, 2022 The best time to take blood pressure medication is at the same time every day.There’s some debate in the medical community about whether blood pressure medication works better in the morning or evening. Some experts recommend taking it...
September 18, 2024 by Mayo Clinic Credit: CC0 Public DomainRoughly one-third to one-half of cancer cases are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. Jon Ebbert, M.D., medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. What do tobacco,...
September 18, 2024 by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires health care professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin...
September 18, 2024 by Morayo Ogunbayo, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIts name might sound funny, but its long-term effects are no laughing matter. “Dead butt syndrome,” an affliction that once targeted athletes, is now a major cause of pain and discomfort among people who sit at a desk for hours a day. The...
September 17, 2024 by Blaine Friedlander, Cornell University Cornell food scientists have created a nutritious snack made from milk proteins for those who are lactose intolerant and have trouble swallowing. These billowy morsels dissolve in your mouth instantly. Credit: Cornell UniversityCatering to an aging population in the U.S., Cornell food scientists have devised a nutritious...
