Women have sure come a long way but they are still at a disadvantage in many spheres of life, including health. They may have a longer life expectancy than men in most countries, but that doesn’t necessarily imply that they get to enjoy healthier lives. They experience unique health issues and conditions, and the ones … Continue reading Dear Ladies, Keep An Eye On These 7 Health Risks→
From an ultra-elastic uterus and an overhyped hymen, to the crazy behaviour of hormones while PMSing, the female body is shrouded in mystery. The most common hormonal problem in women, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), is originally known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome named after two American gynecologists who described this condition. The condition is now on the … Continue reading PCOS: A Mysterious Disorder→
The majority of inflammatory diseases originate in the gut, as the human gut harbors a range of symbiotic microorganisms which play an essential role in metabolic regulation. Any alteration in the ecosystem of these microbes paves way for abnormalities in the functioning of metabolic and immune system of the host. Molecular interactions linking the gut … Continue reading Gut Microbiota Cause Most Chronic Diseases→
A biological medicine designed to specifically inhibit the parts of the immune system which fuel inflammation can certainly be a fitting answer to the prevention, diagnosis, as well as treatment of a spectrum of chronic illnesses including cancer, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. These biological medicines exist. They are called biologics. Biologics … Continue reading Biological drugs are capturing the attention of Pharma Industry→
Wines have a good year, so do cars and now … even medical devices. This year was a great year replete with innovative and highly useful medical devices that were developed and gained FDA approval. Here are some handpicked ones that span numerous therapeutic areas: Sorin Perceval Sutureless Heart Valve A man-made aortic heart valve … Continue reading 5 Medical Devices That 2016 Can Boast About …→
Hero drug molecules fight the evil forces of diseases, wayward immune systems, and infections. The year witnessed the entry of some new drugs with a highly effective mechanism of action and some old ones which proved their mettle in curing illnesses they weren’t even intended to cure! Here are some such drugs which exhibited super-biological potential … Continue reading Some Noteworthy Drugs That Spell ‘Revolution’→
… because an estimated 40% of the US population is fast treading the path towards being “morbidly obese.” The epidemic of morbid obesity has paved way for a renewed interest in its surgical treatment. Bariatric surgery, proved to be associated with a significantly reduced number of cardiovascular deaths and a lower incidence of cardiovascular events … Continue reading Squeezing Stomachs To Get Rid Of Obesity: An Account On Gastric Restriction→
Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys, affecting up to 12% of men and 7% of women. High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity can increase the risk, and the reported incidence is on the rise. The treatment of kidney stone varies depending on the type of stone and its cause. … Continue reading A New Treatment For Kidney Stones After 3 Decades→
Image Source: Healthaliciousness/Flickr Vitamin E denotes a collective group of fat-soluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities. It exists in 8 chemical forms in the nature, namely alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherol, and alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocotrienol. Alpha-tocopherol is the only form known to meet human requirements. For people over the age of 14, the … Continue reading Is Your Vitamin E Up To The Mark?→
This website uses cookies. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website.Ok
+1.973.638.2027
