Author: Em Sloane
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Dieticians Share Their Healthy Eating Tips For Kidneys
If you haven’t ever paid much attention to the health of your kidneys, then today is the day to start! Our hard-working kidneys are as important as any other vital organ, and the consequences of not looking after them are severe. Several health conditions, including hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity,…
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UFS Nuclear Medicine Unit Successfully Treats Patient with Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer
The University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Nuclear Medicine has announced the successful treatment outcome of a patient with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (MCRPC). This is an advanced stage of prostate cancer. The department used Lutetium 177 PSMA (Lu-177 PSMA) therapy. The case was with an advanced-stage prostate cancer, which had failed first-line…
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New Study Finds Curcumin May Mitigate Diabetes Risk
Medical Research News: A new study has again confirmed scientists believe in the possibility that the traditional medicine curcumin could have a positive effect on diabetes. They say this traditional spice targeted 35 genes that are responsible for diabetes. Scientists have called for more clinical trials to prove a therapeutic effect. “We believe that further…
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New Research Shows Link Between Low Vitamin D and High Levels of Inflammation
Newswise — Inflammation is an essential part of the body’s healing process. But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases . These include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases. Now, world-first genetic research from the University of South Australia shows a direct link between low levels of…
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Corporate Wellness: Eating Well in Hybrid Work Times
Two years have passed since corporate employees around the world made a sudden, mass exodus from their workplaces. Today, there is a widespread return – some are back to a full 5-day week in the office, while others are implementing hybrid regimes. What everyone finds is that the culture, feel and rhythm of corporate life…
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UK Employees Say Time Off Each Month is Best Wellness Benefit
A 2022 study in the UK, conducted by Remote confirms mental health is top of the agenda for UK employees. They favor time off as a key wellness benefit. Global HR and payroll company Remote surveyed 10,000 full-time employees across the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US. The study revealed the most desirable…
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Stem Cells Are Needed To Treat Life-Threatening Diseases
Africa July 2022. Currently, umbilical cord blood stem cells are being used to treat blood cancers, inherited blood disorders, and certain metabolic and immune disorders. These diseases are prominent in South Africa, yet access to cord blood stem cells is limited. Dr. Yvonne Holt is Chief Medical Officer of Netcells Stem Cell Bank – the…
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UK Scientists Call For Naming of Heatwaves To Save Lives
The UK should name heatwaves as part of an effective early warning system. Leading UK scientists believe this will protect the most vulnerable. As the UK faces a heatwave and potentially record-breaking temperatures this week, with climate change increasing the frequency of such events in the future, The Physiological Society is calling for heatwaves to…
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Study Finds Hypertension Poses Major Health Risk In Middle Income Countries
Many people diagnosed with hypertension in four of the world’s biggest middle-income countries have stopped treatment, and most of these patients have lost control of blood pressure – potentially leading to heart problems and death, a new study reveals. The researchers analyzed patient data from China, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa. They found that policies…
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Climate Change and Longevity Go Hand in Hand
Climate change and longevity are inextricably linked. There’s a significant health threat associated with changing weather patterns, and some geographies may be harder hit than others. The danger is all-encompassing. Increasingly, leaders in the healthcare industry are raising their concerns about the impact that climate change is already having on healthcare projections. Mustafa Kamel, Medical…