When treating a chronic condition, adherence to therapy remains paramount. For people with HIV, the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has greatly extended and improved people’s lives, but it comes with its own set of challenges. For example, it has been reported that for people with HIV having to take a daily pill can be […]
A pair of new studies presented as abstracts today at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health. Conducted in postmenopausal women and men 55 years and older, the studies reveal: In men, long-term prune consumption improved HDL cholesterol and […]
The World Health Organization warned on Friday that cases of dengue fever could reach close to record highs this year, partly due to global warming and the way that climate has helped the mosquitoes that spread it, Reuters reported. Rates of the disease are climbing worldwide, “with reported cases since 2000 up eight-fold to 4.2 […]
Although infections can present with many different symptoms, one common symptom is the loss of fat and muscle, a process called wasting. Salk scientists wanted to know whether wasting was beneficial in fighting infections. Researchers in Professor Janelle Ayres’ lab discovered the wasting response to T. brucei infection in mice occurs in two phases, each […]
A doctor has given his top tips for food to battle cholesterol – and some sweet toothed people will be happy because it does allow some chocolate. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that […]
Published July 24. 2023 02:45PM After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When donors give blood or platelets in the coming weeks, they help ensure trauma patients, those undergoing cancer treatment, and people with lifelong blood disorders can get the blood they need. […]
ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow Jul 25, 2023 12:15 AM IST Share Via Copy Link “Up to 15% rise has been witnessed in conjunctivitis cases, particularly among middle-aged patients. School-going children are also returning with eye infections both viral and bacterial (infection),” said Prof Arun Sharma, senior faculty department of ophthalmology, King George’s Medical University (KGMU). Infections […]
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(WBNG) — The American Red Cross said it is seeking the public’s help as blood donations dwindle. The Red Cross especially needs type O-negative, type O-positive and type B-negative blood donors. It also needs platelet donors. The organization said that blood and platelet donations can help trauma patients and those undergoing cancer treatment. It can […]
