Category: Latest Medical Research Articles
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Dr Fatima Hoosain: What Is Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer?
Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC) is defined as breast cancer that is diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first postpartum year. What is my risk of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC)? Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy affecting pregnancy. That said, pregnancy-associated breast cancer is an extremely rare event with multiple contributing factors. It affects…
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3 Reasons Cataract Surgery Isn’t As Scary As It Used to Be
Eye surgery. Those two words together should be enough to send a shiver down your spine. The thought of scalpels, needles, and syringes going anywhere near your peepers has probably made you close your eyes. Try and prize them back open, so you can read the rest of this article. Cataract surgery is one of…
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Why Are Women Experiencing Stronger Side-Effects to COVID-19 Vaccines?
When it comes to the COVID-19, you may be interested to know about the sex disparities surrounding the virus. For one, a study published in Frontiers in Public Health revealed that men were more likely to become very sick and die from the coronavirus, and the differences don’t stop there. With millions of people all…
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How To Get Clearer Vision In The Blink Of An Eye
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World TB Day: It’s Time To Act Now, says Dr Yashica Khalawan
On the 24th of March in 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB. This discovery opened the way towards diagnosing as well as curing the disease. Almost 140 years later, TB still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases out there. This year, the theme for World TB…
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A Changing Gut Microbiome May Be Key To Longevity
We all know the importance that the gut plays in keeping us healthy, but could it also be the secret to longevity? Could your gut microbiome reveal the secret to how well you can age? For instance, a 2020 study published in Aging Cell found that seniors who lead an active lifestyle tend to have a higher…
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Study Shows Turmeric Extract Protects Brain From Daily Toxic Exposure
A new study shows that a powerful turmeric extract may help protect the brain against a range of neurodegenerative diseases. This includes aluminum-induced neurotoxicity caused by daily exposure to chemicals in some cookware, cosmetics, and medicines. A turmeric extract and curcuminoids The study by Indian and Saudi Arabian scientists has just been published in the…
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Can Rejuvenating Your Vagina Change Your Sex Life?
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Concordia Study: Problematic Internet Use Links To Teen Depression
Horizon postdoc István Tóth-Király explains his new study. Research shows problematic internet use is linked to depressive symptoms, substance abuse, and poor grades in teenagers. The risks associated with problematic internet use Montreal, March 9 – Most teenagers don’t remember life before the internet. They have grown up in a connected world, and being online has…
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Tackling Misconceptions Around Obesity and Weight Loss
Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide. 13% of adults worldwide considered obese and obesity is the cause of premature death for 4.7 million people in 2017. This was close to three and four times higher than estimated road accidents and HIV/AIDS respectively. Yes, obesity is a growing health concern worldwide. Unfortunately, there are still many…