Some people who follow a keto diet may experience diarrhea and other gastrointestinal (GI) problems as side effects. In some cases, diarrhea or GI issues may be short term while the person’s body adjusts to the new diet. However, these problems can sometimes be more long term and even last the duration of the keto...
Scientists explain the role of a certain protein in the generation of cells critical to bone maintenance Chronic bone and joint diseases, such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, affect millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly, degrading their quality of life. An important factor in both of these diseases is the excessive activity of bone-dissolving...
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,...
A plastic wristband offers a novel way to treat the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects more than a million people in the UK. The device works by pulling skin and soft tissue towards it, thereby easing pressure on the nerve that causes symptoms. In a small pilot study, patients who wore the band for around...
