Numerous studies have shown that caloric restriction increases the average lifespan of mice. But in most of these studies, scientists put laboratory mice on a calorie-restricted diet during the day. This prompted researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to examine whether meal timing affects longevity with calorie restriction. Unlike humans, mice lead…
Although forming healthy habits early in life may have some long-term benefits, physical activity can help the elderly as well, new research shows. According to a new study, physically weak older adults with low muscle mass (sarcopenia) were able to reduce their “disability” by 22% in three years using a program that included specific changes…
Between September and April, experts recommend vitamin D supplements to boost the immune system because the body cannot produce enough chemicals when exposed to the sun, Mediforum reported. A new study finds that a combination of vitamin D, omega-3 oils and exercise can help reduce the risk of cancer by 61% in people over age…
Chronic rhinitis can lead to a heart attack or stroke, Vladimir Zaitsev, an otolaryngologist of the highest category and candidate of medical sciences, told URA.RU. “Chronic rhinitis, in addition to discomfort, contributes to poor ventilation of the brain. A person sleeps poorly, snores, there is a tendency to heart attacks and strokes. He feels broken,…
The first cholera outbreak in almost five years has been reported in South Sudan: one child died and 31 people were infected, Medical Xpress reported, citing local health authorities. A seven-year-old child has died. All others infected have been treated and discharged from the hospital, the report said. The outbreak followed a steady increase in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a preliminary report on a new recombinant COVID-19 XE sub-variant, also dreaded “Frankenstein,” which is a mixture of the Omicron strain BA.1 and BA.2, Fox News reported. The WHO said Frankenstein is not yet of interest or concern, according to a recent Euronews report. The XE strain was…
Alopecia is the partial or complete loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body. People of different ages can face this problem, trichologist Yulia Markova has listed the causes of childhood alopecia. According to “Gazeta.Ru” trichotillomania often leads to child alopecia – hair pulling by a child against stress. This, according…
Acute hepatitis of unknown origin affecting children has already been detected in 12 EU countries, as well as in Japan, Israel and Canada. In total, almost 200 cases of this disease have already been identified in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one child died, 17 children required a liver transplant. Children…
Vascular asterisks (telangiectasia) on the skin can indicate at least ten different diseases, according to hematologist and therapist of the first category Oleg Kuznetsov. During a conversation with “Doctor Peter” the specialist noted that if the color of the asterisk elements is bright red or purple, they are vascular stars of the arteries and capillaries,…
In Spain, three children under the age of 10 years have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis of unknown origin, the press release of the Department of Health of the Autonomous Community of Madrid said. As TASS reported, the patients are minors from 2 to 7 years old. They were all admitted to a hospital in…
