Epstein Barr Virus Significantly Increases the Risk of Autoimmune Disorders
Summary: Autoimmune disorders are conditions when immunity starts acting against the body’s structures. What causes autoimmunity remains poorly understood. However, studies suggest that Epstein Barr Virus infection may play a significant role in autoimmunity. It appears that in those diagnosed with chronic autoimmune diseases, EBV is activated, which ultimately causes autoimmunity. Researchers have found that […]
SHOULDER SURGERY IS INCREDIBLY SAFE THOUGH SOME MAY NEED REOPERATION
Summary: For some people living with chronic shoulder problems like frozen shoulder or rotator cuff injury, surgery is one of the options to get rid of chronic pain. These days surgeons are more likely to opt for arthroscopy or keyhole surgery. However, there are very few studies regarding the safety of such surgical intervention. A […]
ST. LOUIS ACCIDENT DOCTORS: COMPREHENSIVE INJURY CARE
If the first thought you have after a major injury is finding a lawyer, you might not be that injured. The first thing you should be worried about is your health, the lawyer should wait. Accident doctors are essential for recognizing and managing traumas that can be caused by car accidents, ranging from minor lacerations to […]
ACCIDENT DOCTOR NEAR ME: YOUR GUIDE TO FINDING EXPERT CARE
Finding an accident doctor near me is crucial for patients who have been injured in a car accident or other traumatic event. Specialized medical professionals such as accident doctors can provide enhanced care and treatment for trauma patients, enabling them to recover more quickly than with primary care or emergency room visits alone. This article […]
ST. LOUIS WHIPLASH INJURY DOCTOR: YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE
It’s essential to comprehend the intricacies of whiplash injury and how a specialized doctor can aid in recovery if you’re looking for one. Whiplash injuries are often misunderstood, with many patients experiencing long-term pain and discomfort if not treated properly. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what whiplash injury is and its common symptoms. […]
TESTOSTERONE MAY PROMOTE “CUDDLING” OR “PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR”- A NEW STUDY FINDS
Summary: Testosterone is generally associated with rage and antisocial behavior. However, studies show that it also increases oxytocin production and promotes cuddling and prosocial behavior. Whether testosterone will cause aggression or promote prosocial behavior would significantly depend on the context, the new study shows. Testosterone is often associated with aggressive and even antisocial behavior. Though […]
NO NEED TO SCREEN FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES IN KIDS AND YOUTH, SAYS USPSTF
Childhood obesity is pretty common. Thus, children are increasingly showing signs of metabolic disorders. The incidence of type 2 diabetes has also been rising in children and youth. Thus, the question arises if it is good to regularly screen all children and youth for type 2 diabetes since early identification and treatment of the condition […]
STRESS GRANULES BEHIND INCREASED PANCREATIC CANCER RISK IN OBESE INDIVIDUALS
Obesity is associated with a higher risk of many cancers, including pancreatic cancer. New studies have shown that obesity considerably increases the risk of this type of cancer, which has a five-year survival rate of merely 11%. It is particularly important to understand how obesity causes pancreatic cancer and to find effective pancreatic pain treatment options. Most […]
The Team At Scripps Research Find A New Way To Control Harmful Inflammation
Inflammation is a defensive reaction, but an excessive inflammatory response does more damage than good. It appears that neutrophils, the most abundant white blood cells, are significantly responsible for harmful inflammation. However, suppressing their activity is not an option as it would also result in lower immunity. However, researchers at Scripps Research have now identified […]
PRACTICING MINDFULNESS CAN HELP LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL
Practicing mindfulness, such as yoga and meditation, may be a helpful addition to diabetic neuropathy treatment plans. In addition to reducing stress and improving overall blood sugar control, a systemic review found that practicing mindfulness may help reduce HbA1C by an average of 0.84%. These results are quite comparable to metformin which helps reduce HbA1C on average […]