A1C: One of the Most Important Tests You Should Do
Chronic medical conditions

A1C: One of the Most Important Tests You Should Do

The hemoglobin A1C test, or simply A1C test, is a common laboratory investigation done to determine...
Hypertension: Consume Less Salt for A Sweeter Life.
Chronic medical conditions

Hypertension: Consume Less Salt for A Sweeter Life.

•Hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure. •If uncontrolled, hypertension can result in a str...
Simple Advice on Alcohol and High Blood Pressure From AMA
Misc

Simple Advice on Alcohol and High Blood Pressure From AMA

Alcohol has been enjoyed over the eons by many cultures. In recent times, red wine has gained promin...
Reasons Why People With Arthritis Experience Pain Differently
Misc

Reasons Why People With Arthritis Experience Pain Differently

Osteoarthritis affects 300 million people worldwide. It causes different degrees of pain and can lea...
First Potential Treatment for Fainting Unveiled
Misc

First Potential Treatment for Fainting Unveiled

Some people faint due to a sudden drop in blood pressure or skipped heart beats. The trigger for the...
Red Meat Should Be Eaten in Moderation; Mode of Cooking Matters Too, Says Researchers
Misc

Red Meat Should Be Eaten in Moderation; Mode of Cooking Matters Too, Says Researchers

When red meat is grilled, fried or roasted, it releases Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) that...
Are Some People More Likely to Experience Miracles Than Others?
Misc

Are Some People More Likely to Experience Miracles Than Others?

Miracles are supernatural events that are typically linked to a religious belief. A team of research...
Genetics Influences Risk of Liver Damage Among Heavy Alcohol Drinkers
Misc

Genetics Influences Risk of Liver Damage Among Heavy Alcohol Drinkers

Alcohol is one of the leading causes of liver cirrhosis around the world. Research has previously sh...
Poor Hygiene and Antibiotic Use Tied to Colonization with Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria
Misc

Poor Hygiene and Antibiotic Use Tied to Colonization with Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria

Poor hygiene and antibiotic use contribute to the colonization of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bact...
REM sleep tunes eating behaviour
Mental Health

REM sleep tunes eating behaviour

Despite our broad understanding of the different brain regions activated during rapid-eye-movement (...
Plant-based Diets Shown to Lower Blood Pressure with Limited Meat and Dairy
Misc

Plant-based Diets Shown to Lower Blood Pressure with Limited Meat and Dairy

A new study has revealed that a diet rich in plant-based foods can still lower blood pressure signif...
Discovery of Stem Cells in the Optic (Eye) Nerve Advances Search for New Glaucoma Treatments
Misc

Discovery of Stem Cells in the Optic (Eye) Nerve Advances Search for New Glaucoma Treatments

Researchers have for the first time identified stem cells in the region of the optic nerve, which tr...