Your mouth is, in many ways, a window to your general health and it can become devastating if not well taken care of. For such a small part of your body, your mouth is hugely crucial for playing key roles, such as smiling, eating, and even speaking. Thus, keeping it healthy should be a part

Now two flu seasons are exactly the same. In 2012, the virus H3N2 caused a minimal burden with limited hospitalizations and death. But that wasn’t the case of the 2014/2015 flu season – which caused a 15-year high of deaths and hospitalisations – and the 2017/2018 influenza – during which A and B influenza viruses circulated at the same

There are a lot of changes taking place in the world of ocular surgery. Now, numerous eye surgeons are taking advantage of ocular advances, such as Prokera cryopreserved amniotic membrane. This is something that can be used in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including the treatment of keratitis. As a result, PROKERA for Patients

Though blood might look like a consistent fluid, the truth is that blood is made up of many different components that have different functions to keep the body alive and thriving. Many donor blood recipients don’t necessarily need everything contained in blood; they might need only a specific part of the blood to help boost

Molnupiravir, a broad-spectrum antiviral, has been approved in the U.K. for the treatment of COVID-19.  How does molnupiravir work, how was it developed, and what are the potential side effects?   What is molnupiravir?  Since the onset of the global pandemic, a lot of research has been done in the field of finding new treatments and prevention

While addiction treatment majorly focuses on detoxifying, counseling, and other types of treatment, art therapy has also proved to be effective. Often used as a complementary form of treatment, art therapy can be an effective healing tool for people dealing with mental health issues and trying to achieve sobriety. It helps boost self-esteem and release

A Finnish collaborative study investigates the association between standing and insulin sensitivity in adults with metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It controls blood glucose levels and energy metabolism. Normal insulin function may be affected by several factors, such as genetics, sedentary

The coronavirus disease began to spread around the world in 2019. COVID-19 is caused by a SARS-CoV-2 infection that affects the respiratory system.1 COVID-19 can cause asymptomatic or severe pneumonia, acute respiratory injury, or acute respiratory distress syndrome. These diseases caused 20% of COVID-19 patients to be hospitalized and under intensive care.1 The World Health

The Achilles tendon is one of the biggest and strongest tendons in the body and it can tolerate many natural movements produced by humans. Although the Achilles tendon is strong, its injury still accounts for almost half of all sport injuries athletes face today.2 A large number of patients suffering from Achilles tendonitis tend to

Emotional dysregulation can be defined as the limited ability to initiate and regulate one’s emotional reaction and response in a manner that is consistent with the situation. It has also been noted that emotional dysregulation is a common feature of several different health and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and oppositional defiant

Vaccine hesitancy can be defined as the ‘delay in acceptance or refusal of [the] vaccine despite the availability of vaccine services’.1 This was the focus of a recent study – perception and willingness of people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The study included the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The four major

By the end of October 2021, more than 245 million cases and almost 5 million deaths have been attributed to the COVID-19 virus (1). While vaccines have been developed for the SARS-Cov-2 virus, access to the vaccines is limited in some settings (2). Scientists turned the search for effective treatments towards existing medications in the

Do you love eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast but get a runny nose or find yourself blotchy every time you eat something that has oats in it? Then, you might have an oat allergy. This happens due to the presence of the protein called avenin in oats.1 Oat allergy results in the activation

The volume of olive oil produced globally has tripled in the last six decades. With the shifting consumer preferences, increasing consumer disposable income, and increased availability of olive oil on the market, consumption is expected to keep growing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already released a report which indicates an optimistic world

Incorporating stretching into your home fitness routine can have a wide range of benefits for your health. Stretching is great for you whenever you get the opportunity to do it, but stretching at home can be especially helpful since it will encourage you to stretch regularly every day. Here are five great ways to help

Researchers investigated how migraines affect the quality of sleep. The third most common illness in the world (1), migraines affect an estimated one billion people every year (2). In the United States, more than 157 million workdays are lost annually due to migraines (1). Migraines affect men, women, and children. Unfortunately, many migraine sufferers do

There may soon be a vaccine available that blocks the addictive euphoric and harmful effects of opioid use. The vaccine is entering a phase I clinical trial, the first human-tested clinical trial of this type of vaccine.1 Developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota, the vaccine may help alleviate the opioid overdose crisis; in