Allergens, irritants, pathogens, and dry air are common triggers for sneezing. Sneezing, that sudden and explosive blast from the mouth and nose, often starts with a subtle tickle. It’s a reflexive response, and it serves as the body’s way of purging itself of potential irritants, allergens, viruses, and other foreign substances, according to insights shared […]
Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine explored the role of the fungus Candida albicans in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Through animal models, they found that the fungus breaches the blood-brain barrier using enzymes and can produce amyloid beta (Ab)-like peptides, toxic protein fragments believed to be central to Alzheimer’s. A study from Baylor College […]
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Bret Michaels — meet Bret Michaels! Earlier this week, a 6-year-old husky named after the Poison frontman gave a life-saving blood donation to a kitten that was dealing with flea anemia at the Nebraska Humane Society, the establishment said in a post shared on Facebook. After the story made its way back to Michaels, 60, […]
Yoga can also help reduce inflammation in the body, which is a major contributor to poor blood circulation and increase platelet count by boosting production. Certain yoga poses, such as inversions and twists, can specifically target areas of the body that are known to improve blood flow and oxygenation. Regular yoga practice has been linked […]
On 4 September last year, our son, Rayan, was stillborn. My wife, Sara had been 38 weeks pregnant, and with a couple of weeks to go we had just finished buying all the things we would need for our first child: the clothes, the cot, the nappy disposal system. It was a Sunday morning, and […]
What you need to know Diablo 4 launched its second season, the Season of Blood, on October 17 with a new Battle Pass and Seasonal Rewards. Blizzard has introduced a unique promotion in which players in the United States are encouraged to donate blood to mirror the Blood Harvest ritual in the game. Both donors […]
Having obesity before and during early pregnancy appears to be a strong indicator of risk for developing future cardiovascular disease risk factors, like having high blood pressure, after pregnancy. Obesity before and during early pregnancy was also significantly linked with adverse outcomes during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes, according to […]
A sharp rise in skin-disfiguring parasite infections is leaving experts concerned as cases continue to rise in the US – with many fearing an “endemic.” According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 1,222 positive cases in the US of Leishmania, a parasite transmitted through the bites of infected female sandflies. These […]
Getting pregnant is something that many women wish for. Once the journey begins, they start watching their diet, become more careful and do everything to make sure the unborn child is healthy. The journey, however, may not always be smooth. Some women may end up facing vaginal infections. Going by a 2009 study published in […]