Scientists from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine have revealed that loss of smell is one of the high-risk signs of congestive heart failure. They shared their research findings in the Journal of American Heart Association. The acuity of the sense of smell often decreases, reports Planet Today. Studies show that by the age…
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It’s characterized by changes in the brain that lead to deposits of certain proteins. Alzheimer’s disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia — a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior…
A new study has shown that tattoos can pose a serious threat to health. Due to the lack of research in this area, Lund University in Sweden decided to study the long-term effects of tattoos on health. Christel Nielsen, who led the study, said her team studied a large group of 11,905 people to learn…
The potentially deadly virus, which can be transmitted from animals to humans, is already widespread in Northern Europe. According to new research, the dreaded virus can be transmitted from rodents to humans and cause bleeding, with symptoms reminiscent of Ebola’s hemorrhagic fever. The research results were published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases. The field…
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in the area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension. Aphasia leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. A person with aphasia may have trouble understanding, speaking, reading, or writing. What are the types of aphasia? Many people have aphasia after a stroke.…
A healthy vegetarian diet improved quality of life, reduced fatigue and lowered cardiovascular risk in women with breast cancer. The study was published in Frontiers in Nutrition magazine. The scientists analyzed the data of 30 patients with stage 4 breast cancer. During the two months, half of the patients ate as usual, while the other…
Symptoms and Causes What are the symptoms of oligoarthritis? Symptoms of oligoarthritis affect four or fewer joints ranging in severity for each person diagnosed with the condition. Symptoms could include: -blurry vision -fatigue -joint discomfort -joint stiffness -tender or swollen joints What causes oligoarthritis? Oligoarthritis is a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The term “idiopathic”…
In our frenetic modern lives, stress has become an omnipresent force, casting a shadow on our health and well-being. This relentless companion not only affects our mental state but also exerts profound impacts on our physical health. It’s imperative to understand the intricate relationship between stress and health while embracing effective strategies for stress management.…
Oligoarthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and swelling, most commonly affecting large joints such as the knees, elbows, and ankles. It is diagnosed in children and teens under 16 years old. While some cases resolve over time, others may progress and spread to new parts of the body in adulthood. Treatment significantly reduces symptoms and…
During two studies by the Armenian Oxford Population Health Company, proteins were found in the blood that can warn of cancer in the human body more than seven years before diagnosis. The scientists identified 618 proteins in the blood at least seven years before diagnosis, including 197 proteins associated with 19 different types of cancer…
