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Common Dangers In the Bathroom
Going to the bathroom is an everyday routine. But while it may be considered as such, some people may overlook the certain dangers that lurk there. Here are just some of the common dangers that people might be facing everyday while going into the bathroom. Water Danger Since water is always present in bathrooms, it also presents a higher risk of danger in case it finds itself making a puddle on th... [Read More]
MS Drug Reduces Relapse Rate By Half In Late Stage Trial
A new multiple sclerosis drug has been showing quite a promise in reducing relapse rates in people who suffer from the said disease. The experimental MS drug called alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) from Genzyme has been showing that it can reduce relapse rates of MS by as much as 50 percent. It is also seen to be effective in lowering the risk of worsening disabilities by around 40 percent as exhibited at t... [Read More]
Waking Habits And Your Personality
Just like any other habit can tell something of what type of person you are, so can your waking habits. How you wake up in the morning can actually tell a lot about your personality. Here are some of the common waking habits of people and what they can tell you about their personality. Multiple Alarm Clock Owner There are some people who prefer using two or several alarm clocks to wake them up eac... [Read More]
Liver Cancer Prevention
Liver cancer is considered as one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. Liver cancer prevention is mainly based on trying to keep the liver healthy as well as prevent it from getting certain diseases that is directly related to liver cancer development. Here are some of them: Avoid too much alcohol. Too much alcohol can be linked to liver cancer by way of the damage it can do. Too much ... [Read More]
Common Diabetes Warning Signs
Type 2 diabetes has become an increasing health problem that is affecting more and more people. There are certain warning signs that may put some people at a bigger risk of developing the said disease. Here are some of the more common warning signs to be aware of. Obesity Obesity is one of the more common warning signs for diabetes. Even just 10 to 15 pounds that is over one's normal weight can in... [Read More]
Potential Biomarker Identified For Early Diagnosis Of MS
Researchers have identified a potential biomarker that can be used to diagnose for certain degenerative brain conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Certain changes exhibited by tissues located at the junction of the outer and inner layers of the brain called "blurring" may indicate the level of cognitive decline and may be used for early diagnosis of diseases like MS as well as develop new therap... [Read More]
Tear Drops May Replace Blood Drops For Blood Sugar Testing
Diabetics may find it hard trying to monitor and check their blood sugar levels regularly by taking out blood from their fingertips. Some may even shun or avoid the process just because it can be quite uncomfortable. But now scientists have successfully developed a means to test blood sugar levels in a non-invasive way. They have developed an electrochemical sensor device that can measure blood su... [Read More]
Study Links Autism To Too Many Neurons In the Brain
A recent preliminary study has indicated that autism may possibly be linked to people having too many neurons in a part of the brain that is responsible for cognitive development as well as social skills and communication. The same study also suggests that autism may also develop while the baby is still on the mother's womb. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the American M... [Read More]
Saffron Ingredient Show MS Treatment Potential
Researchers from the University of Alberta have discovered a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis found in the ancient Persian spice saffron. It may also provide a potential treatment for a number of other diseases that may involve neuroinflammation. The findings were recently published in The Journal of Immunology. Chris Power and his team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine ad Dent... [Read More]
Easy Ways to Stay Cold-Free
The cold season may now be coming in, bringing along its share of viruses and flu. While it may be quite hard to stay away from colds during this time of the year, it can also be prevented. Here are some easy and common ways to stay cold-free. Wash Hands Regularly This oft repeated advice still works well in trying to keep cold-free. People usually get germs and viruses from person to person conta... [Read More]