Bruises are kind of like mosquito bites or paper cuts, in that virtually everyone gets them at some point or another. Some people rarely deal with bruises, while for others they are a recurring problem. Though there is no surefire ...
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A Bad Look: Adverse Reactions to Tattoos
Tattoos have become increasingly common among adults of both genders; a poll conducted in late 2015 found that nearly a third (29%) of US adults had at least one tattoo on their body. The main drawback of this form of ...
Read More »Examining The Cycle of Overeating
Even if you’re overweight, eating too much food on a regular basis can be a tough habit to stop. This fact helps to explain the growing rate of obesity in the United States. If a report in the journal Nutrition ...
Read More »Strange But True ‒ Asthma May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Asthma is not an enjoyable condition to live with; symptoms of this disease typically include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathing difficulties. But suppose asthma actually had an unexpected benefit ‒ such as a lower risk of dying from prostate ...
Read More »Could Fixing a Defective Enzyme Curb Alcohol Abuse?
Alcohol abuse is a major problem in the United States; according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, misuse of alcoholic beverages cost the United States nearly $250 billion in 2010 alone. As troubling as these figures are, ...
Read More »Four Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise; as of 2016, it is believed that roughly 5.4 million Americans have this condition. Many Alzheimer’s sufferers need the help of a caregiver to perform daily tasks. While caregivers certainly ...
Read More »Why Smoking Could be Bad for Your Spine
The risks of smoking are widely known to both young and old alike. For example, committed smokers face a far greater likelihood of stroke, coronary artery disease, lung cancer and lung disease, among other consequences. If that is still not ...
Read More »Genes, Stroke and Dementia
Aside from affecting the health of the brain, both stroke and dementia are unfortunately very common; various forms of dementia afflict millions of Americans, whereas stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A recent study ...
Read More »A Quick Look at Three New Genetic Disorders
Even in modern times, researchers continue to find new ways to help people live longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, medical science also continues to unearth new diseases and medical conditions. Listed below are some genetic disorders that have only been identified ...
Read More »More Than Just the Sun? Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer Risk
It’s hard to talk about skin cancer without mentioning the sun. The reason for this close association is obvious; the vast majority of skin cancer cases result from exposure to the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays. Though the sun is largely ...
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