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Ice is one home remedy that receives a lot of attention for its ease of use and versatility. The purported skincare benefits of ice range from banishing bags under the... Read More

Doctors may also refer to a broken back as a spinal fracture. It means that one or more of the bones that make up the spine has broken. A broken... Read More

Garlic is an age old home remedy for common colds. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there is not enough evidence to determine whether garlic can prevent or... Read More

Edibles are cannabis-infused foods or drinks. They deliver cannabinoids to the body through the mouth and digestive system and are generally an alternative to smoking or vaping cannabis. Edibles containing... Read More

Ending the cycle of negative thought rumination is the premise of a depression treatment called metacognitive therapy. New findings suggest that it may be more beneficial in stopping depression relapse... Read More

Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism. However, although there... Read More

An idea that has been doing the rounds on social media suggests that certain heart and kidney medications make people more susceptible to COVID-19. A new commentary strongly disputes this.... Read More

A global study on attitudes toward dementia has shown that two-thirds of people believe it to be a natural risk of getting older, which could be limiting the help that... Read More

Poison sumac is a type of plant that can cause an allergic skin reaction. There are a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) treatments available for relieving such symptoms. Poison sumac, poison... Read More

According to the latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 12% of adults in the United States have tried e- cigarettes at least once... Read More

An unhealthy weight can affect a person's well-being in various ways. That is why many people make a conscious effort to lose excess body weight. But, it turns out that... Read More

After scanning the brains of people with three distinct types of frontotemporal dementia, researchers have concluded that inflammation in the brain plays a key role in all of these neurodegenerative... Read More

Erectile dysfunction refers to an inability to either produce or maintain an erection that is firm enough to have sexual intercourse. Although erectile dysfunction is thought to be relatively common,... Read More

Researches done on mice recently have shown positive results that show the advantage of ultrasound in treatment of type 2 diabetes over other drugs which are used to boost insulin... Read More

Detox drinks have always been included in detoxifying diets assuming it to help cleanse a person's body and to help lose weight. Detoxification sure takes up a role in medical... Read More

Historically, doctors used metals to treat infections. Researchers think that this treatment method may be worth a modern re-examination. As an increasing number of bacteria develop antibiotic resistance, scientists are... Read More

What makes us impulsive? Why do we find it so easy to say when we know that would be better for us in the long run? A recent study in... Read More

For decades now, researchers have been finding links between unhealthful dietary habits and the risk of cancer development and recurrence. However, they have not yet proved beyond a doubt that... Read More

Alzheimer's is a progressive disease which affects memory as well as other relevant memory functions. While most people suffer from Alzheimer's in their late years, rare conditions suffer from early-onset... Read More

Just as researchers look for factors that increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's they are also interested in finding out which factors may hasten the rate of cognitive decline in... Read More