Cystic fibrosis is a severe genetic disorder that currently has no cure. Sometimes, a patient’s life can only be saved through a lung transplant. But now, researchers at the Universities of Münster and Regensburg have discovered a novel disease that could change everything about the way we treat cystic fibrosis. …
Read MoreResearchers believe that a retinal screening could show early signs of Alzheimer’s many years before symptoms appear. The University of Rhode Island, Butler Hospital in Providence and BayCare Health Systems (which operates 15 health care facilities in central Florida) are nearing the start of a clinical trial that could prove …
Read MoreIf you hate shots, you may not have to wait long before you can get a needle-free flu vaccine. Although the vaccine is still in the early stages of development, it’s a big step toward getting more people vaccinated and preventing widespread flu epidemics. Influenza Vaccine Patch The research conducted …
Read MoreThere is only so much you can do about catching a common cold. Avoiding co-workers and sick friends, plus washing your hands regularly, only goes so far. Even if you are meticulous about doing everything you can to ward off infections, they still happen. The fact is, the common cold …
Read MoreCoffee is a healthy drink that millions of people enjoy every day. It has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer, improved cognitive function, and even longer life expectancy. Despite the good that coffee can do, it can also trigger migraines in those that experience periodic migraine attacks. Specifically, …
Read MoreIt’s not often you think of a technology having the ability to create something a person could actually use inside of their bodies. 3D printing is one of the latest technologies that is already changing the medical field. You won’t believe some of the things that researchers have been able …
Read MorePeople suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can experience mild, moderate, severe, or very severe stages that range in symptoms from coughing once in a while to severely limiting their everyday lives. There is a test called the spirometry used by doctors that measures the amount of airflow a …
Read MoreGerms are evolving substances that antibiotics are meant to treat when they cause illnesses. It does not mean your body is resistant to the antibiotics – it means that the bacteria have become resistant. This threatens not only your health but the spread of infectious viruses and bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant germs …
Read MoreFireworks have been used for centuries at public celebrations, sporting events, and more. Over the years, scientists have studied their effects on health, and air quality. For some, simply watching the festivities and displays may lead to complications with existing health problems and for others they can trigger medical problems. …
Read MoreLeiomyosarcomas are malignant tumors that can grow from immature, smooth muscle cells. They make up for up to 20 percent of all of the different types of soft tissue sarcomas. Most commonly, they form in the pelvic area and large blood vessels although they can form in extremities such as …
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