by University of Glasgow Credit: University of Glasgow A new generation of wirelessly powered, environmentally friendly ‘smart bandages’ could help patients with non-healing wounds avoid infections, scientists say. The bandage could help improve the quality of life of people who live with chronic non-healing wounds, which currently frequently require painful cleaning and treatment. Non-healing wounds can...
by Kat J. McAlpine, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Designed for independent use in community settings, the new exosuit could help stroke survivors improve their gait outside of the lab and during their daily routines. Credit: Walsh’s Biodesign Lab / Harvard SEAS Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has...
by Jonathan Kennedy, The Conversation An X-ray image comparing a healthy spine and one showing signs of ankylosing spondylitis. Credit: Suttha Burawonk/Shutterstock Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is the second most common type of inflammatory arthritis, often affecting teenagers and young adults. Symptoms of AS can include back pain, stiffness, joint inflammation (arthritis), inflammation where tendons attach to bones...
Catching a few infections every year is perfectly normal. Here’s when to ask your physician for further testing. Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHMay 29, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Chelsea Conrad/The Washington Post; iStock)Listen5 minComment58Add to your saved storiesSaveGift ArticleShare Q: How do I know the state of my immune system? Can I get it...
by Nick Fuller, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort. But expert guidelines typically recommend slower weight loss for the treatment of obesity. This tallies with a a widely...
Both ADHD and dyslexia are neurodevelopmental disorders that can affect academic performance and social interactions. A person can have one or both of these disorders. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia share some symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, poor time management, and poor memory. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), dyslexia and other learning disorders...
Karen Blum May 23, 2023 BALTIMORE, Maryland — Water-based personal vaginal lubricants can not only relieve vaginal dryness but also can improve dyspareunia and increase other measures of sexual satisfaction for women, according to research presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In a secondary analysis also presented at the meeting,...
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on -May 27, 2023, 00:00 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshareComments (0) 01/6What are genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which leads to herpetic sores. These are painful blisters that are filled with fluids and can break open and ooze fluid. This STI is caused by the herpes simplex virus, and can affect...
Maki Yazawa it’s no secret that finding remedies for getting better sleep is top of mind for so many, which means that at one point or another, you’ve likely tried either noshing on melatonin gummies, sipping on a magnesium-rich elixir (hi, sleepy girl mocktail), or unwinding with a calming chamomile-lavender latte. Or, maybe all of...
BY: TRISTAN JUSTICE MAY 27, 20232 MIN READ IMAGE CREDITN I C O L A / FLICKR/CC BY 2.0 Share Article on Facebook Share Article on Twitter Share Article on Truth Social Copy Article Link Share Article via Emai Your favorite coffee shop pastry might be making you dumb. A new study out of France this month...
