Bruising is a normal response to an injury. Tiny blood vessels beneath the skin can be damaged by even a small impact, leaving behind blood trapped beneath the skin. This trapped blood is eventually reabsorbed by the body as the injury heals. In the meantime, it can leave a gray, bluish, or purple patch that...
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Disordered eating among young adults found to have long-term negative health effects
According to a recent study from the University of Helsinki, Finland, disordered eating among young adults has long-term effects on their health. Disordered eating among 24-year-old women and men was an indicator of higher body weight, larger waist circumference and lower psychological wellbeing as well as a lower self-evaluation of general health both at age...
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From Ayurveda to biomedicine: understanding the human body
What is a human body? This may seem a facetious question, but the answer will be very different according to which medical tradition you consult. Take Ayurveda, a traditional system of medical knowledge from India which has enjoyed a renaissance of popularity in the West since the 1980s – and is the subject of a...
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New diabetes self-management education course for South Asian population
Researchers at King’s College London have signed an agreement with three partner organisations to offer a customised type 2 diabetes self-management education programme for the South Asian population in three London Boroughs. The Diabetes for South Asians (DoSA) programme is a bespoke three-month long diabetes self-management course for South Asians with type 2 diabetes. It was developed...
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Getting enough sleep may help skin wounds heal faster
Getting more sleep may help wound healing, and a nutrition supplement may also help, according to a new study. The paper, published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology, was chosen as an APSselect article for November. Physical and emotional stress and poor nutrition have been found to weaken the immune system. Previous...
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Mixing energy drinks with alcohol may make dangerous cocktail
Mixing caffeine-loaded energy drinks and booze could be a recipe for trouble, according to a new study that says the popular party duo ups the odds someone will get hurt. Researchers in Canada analyzed results of 13 prior studies. Most reported a higher rate of injuries when alcohol was paired with an energy drink like...
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Study shows that the consumption of antioxidant-rich foods is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes
A lower risk of type 2 diabetes has been observed among individuals consuming food rich in antioxidants. This effect is largely contributed by fruit, vegetables, tea and other hot beverages, as well as moderate consumption of alcohol, as shown in a recent study from an Inserm research group, published in Diabetologia, the journal of the...
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Study reveals how a very low calorie diet can reverse type 2 diabetes November 9, 2017, Yale University
In a new study, a Yale-led research team uncovers how a very low calorie diet can rapidly reverse type 2 diabetes in animal models. If confirmed in people, the insight provides potential new drug targets for treating this common chronic disease, said the researchers. One in three Americans will develop type 2 diabetes by 2050, according to...
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Medical nutrition-drink may affect development of early Alzheimer’s
In a new study, an international research team shows that a medical nutrition-drink, consisting of, among other things, essential fatty acids and vitamins, may have an impact on disease development in patients with so-called prodromal Alzheimer’s disease. This nutritional treatment did not improve the patients’ memory, but seems to slow down neurodegeneration and help patients...
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Home Remedies for Boils
Overview Boils and abscesses are red, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin. They’re often painful, and they grow larger until they are drained. Boils are caused by bacteria that infect and then inflame hair follicles. They can grow to the size of a baseball, and the area surrounding the skin can be red and painful, too....