A massive clinical trial conducted in China has found that the current blood pressure recommendations for people with type 2 diabetes may need to be revised down.

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The risks of tick bite disease and the effects on the immune system are becoming more frequent.1 The incidence of the disease is rising partially due to environmental health issues causing changes in wildlife populations.1 Fortunately, a recent clinical trial may have a solution with clothing to protect the immune system.  Lyme disease as an […]

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Ear wax serves the purpose to keep the ears healthy by acting as a cleaning and protective agent against germs and small particles such as dirt and dust.1  Excessive ear wax can cause blockage of the ear canal resulting in itching, pain, ringing in the ear, cough, and in most extreme cases hearing loss.1  Elderly […]

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A recently published review uses various studies to look into the effect of vitamin E on stroke risk. Globally, 55 million people die from a stroke every year. There are two different types of stroke, ischaemic and haemorrhagic, where either blood is blocked from the brain, or bleeding occurs in the brain. As the proportion […]

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Personal protective equipment, including face masks, are an essential piece of equipment for healthcare workers, since the spread of respiratory viruses, such as the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), occurs primarily via droplets that are dispersed by infected individuals through coughing and sneezing. However, due to the current pandemic and subsequent surge in use of personal protective […]

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Researchers from the UK conducted a comprehensive review to examine the effectiveness of school closures during COVID-19. On March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic. According to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), about 107 countries implemented national school closures in response to the […]

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A team of Swedish scientists found a significantly reduced incidence of advanced breast cancers and breast cancer deaths when women get regular mammograms. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Improvements in cancer treatment options, the promotion of breast self-exams, and the adoption of regular breast cancer screenings using mammography (mammograms) have all […]

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Previous research has linked lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and smoking status to breast cancer risk. A recent study published in Nutrition Journal further supports this previous research. Researchers examined lifestyle factors and how they affect the risk of breast cancer among Iranian women aged 30 years and older. There were 350 participants […]

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