We’ve all been there: getting a random headache and panickingly googling brain tumor symptoms. Well, often this just makes things worse, increasing stress and discomfort. But how can you tell if your headache is harmless? Although most headaches are harmless, a neurologist warns that some symptoms may indicate something more serious, such as a brain […]
With support from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading the implementation of Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and the Honorable Jennifer Wexton’s National Plan for the End Parkinson’s Disease Act (P.L. 118- 66), which entered into […]
Here’s disturbing news for all health enthusiasts – the same gadget you trust to monitor your health may be hiding a silent threat that can slowly seep through your skin and affect your well-being. Scientists are warning about the dangers of many fitness trackers and smartwatch bands. Recent test conducted by a research team at […]
A new storage technique could ensure the stability of protein-based drugs and vaccines without having to store them at low temperatures. The discovery, led by Penn State scientists, could eliminate the need to refrigerate hundreds of life-saving drugs such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies and viral vaccines. “More than 80% of biologics and 90% of vaccines […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of red food coloring No. 3, a synthetic food dye commonly added to give foods a bright cherry red color, citing a potential cancer risk. The current FDA decision banning the use of this controversial dye in foods, beverages, oral medications and dietary supplements […]
In patients with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer after surgery or adjuvant therapy, treatment with trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) reduced the long-term risk of death or invasive disease by 46% and improved survival compared with trastuzumab alone, according to final trial results KATHERINE phase III clinical trial conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC […]
Green tea is widely praised for boosting metabolism and aiding weight loss, but can it also protect brain health? New research suggests that drinking green tea daily may help reduce white matter damage in the brain. Green tea and coffee are known to benefit the brain due to their neuroprotective ingredients. Previous research has also […]
Imagine a gym ten years ago: the weight room was a largely male-dominated space, with women mostly doing cardio exercises. Fast forward to today, and you’ll likely see women of all ages and backgrounds confidently handling exercise equipment. This is more than just an anecdote. According to data from Australian Sports Commissionnumber of women participation […]
A recent study used machine learning techniques to analyze more than 50,000 products from the websites of major U.S. grocery stores, developing the GroceryDB database to aid consumer decision-making and inform public health initiatives. Quantifying the degree of food processing in grocery stores Studies have shown the adverse health effects of relying on ultra-processed foods […]
Could your favorite drink be the biggest culprit in your yellowing smile? While coffee, tea, wine, and soda have long been blamed for discoloring teeth and weakening enamel, one of them surprisingly stands out as the worst offender. In a viral TikTok experiment, a California dentist revealed the unexpected title winner – and it may […]