A new study in mice uses cutting-edge imaging techniques to investigate how H. pylori, which are present in around half of the humans on earth, survive and thrive in the stomach. How do H. pylori (pictured above) colonize humans so successfully? Gut bacteria are one of the hottest topics in medical science today. As scientists […] Read more
Dementia is a term that describes a variety of symptoms affecting a person’s cognitive functioning, including their ability to think, remember, and reason. It tends to get worse over time, so there are a few key early warning signs. Dementia occurs when nerve cells in a person’s brain stop working. Although it typically happens in […] Read more
Grit alone got Linda Greene through her husband’s muscular dystrophy, her daughter’s traumatic brain injury, and her own mysterious illness that lasted for three years and left her vomiting daily before doctors identified the cause. But eventually, after too many days sitting at her desk at work crying, she went to see her doctor for […] Read more
A minimally invasive surgical procedure that targets nerves leading to the kidneys could one day offer a safe way for some people to reduce their blood pressure medications. Scientists find a new way to optimize blood pressure control. Investigators have announced the 6-month results of an international clinical trial on the safety and effectiveness of […] Read more
Beneath green surgical sheets and a tangle of tubes, a healthy young ewe is undergoing a heart-lung bypass procedure to help answer one of several urgent questions about a pillar of modern medicine: anaesthesia. Almost two centuries after anaesthetics revolutionised surgery, a growing body of research is pointing to disturbing side effects that range from […] Read more
1. Oregano Oregano belongs to the mint family and is a staple seasoning option of American and Italian cuisine. Oregano is easy to grow whether you have a kitchen garden or not. This way, you can enjoy the fresh aroma of the herb throughout the year. Apart from culinary uses, oregano provides zinc, copper, and […] Read more
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer braced investors for little-to-no revenue growth in 2019 after its blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, among others, lost patent protection and pain killer Lyrica faces similar competition from generic drugmakers this year. Shares of Pfizer fell 2.7 percent in premarket trading Tuesday even after the drugmaker announced fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall […] Read more
At Now, we’re all about making health and fitness part of our lifestyle. It should fit in nicely with our day-to-day, without being a chore or a bore. But what about when you’ve come back from an all inclusive holiday and you’re feeling and looking a little bit erm…out of shape. Breakfast pastries, poolside cocktails […] Read more
Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed places or physical restriction. It can trigger symptoms of anxiety ranging from mild sweating or trembling to fainting or a panic attack. Common claustrophobia triggers include small rooms, elevators, closets, MRI scanners, airplanes, and other small or tight spaces. What is a panic attack? A panic attack begins abruptly […] Read more
Medical businesses like hospitals, clinics, etc. need to give the best health care to their patients for treating them of their ailments and for restoring their good health and wealth being. Providing exceptional health care to patients at cost effective prices remains a big challenge for many of the health care providing institutions. To raise […] Read more
