Scientists from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have discovered that common carrots can improve blood sugar regulation and positively influence the composition of intestinal bacteria, aiding in the fight against diabetes. This scientific study was published in the Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) journal. Type 2 diabetes remains a global issue, affecting over half…
Researchers from the University of Northern California and Columbia University have discovered that excluding the amino acids cysteine and methionine from the diet contributes to the self-destruction of cancer cells, according to New Atlas. Researchers have focused on studying glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Animal experiments have shown that a…
Shivering occurs when the body’s muscles contract and relax in an effort to regulate internal temperature. While it often happens due to cold, it can also be a response by the immune system to fight off an infection or disease. Shivering without a fever can have several causes, such as anemia, allergies, digestive system disorders,…
Now that COVID-19 has receded thanks to highly effective vaccines, the three infectious diseases of greatest concern to health officials are malaria (a parasite), HIV (a virus), and tuberculosis (a bacterium), which together kill about 2 million people annually, Connor Meehan writes in his article for The Conversation magazine. In addition, Meehan notes that there…
Overview Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — seasonal affective disorder (SAD) begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you…
According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, the flu vaccine effectively prevents severe illness in children. Researcher Kelsey Sumner, from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta), and her colleagues conducted a case-control study to examine vaccine efficacy (VE) in children with severe disease, using data from medical centers across eight…
Scientists at the University of Helsinki have uncovered an unexpected link between the body’s resistance to the flu virus and a diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat. The findings were published in the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health (SJPH). The ketogenic diet, which prioritizes a high intake of fats, has been used for…
Winter viruses have begun to spread actively in European countries. According to medical institutions, health care systems are facing a ‘triple threat’ of diseases, Euronews reported. “The impact of winter viruses on health, the social sector, and the economy is enormous,” Antoine Flahault, director of the Global Health Foundation at the University of Geneva, told…
Alcohol abuse during the New Year’s holidays can lead to heart rhythm irregularities and endurance issues, commonly referred to as ‘holiday heart syndrome.’ To prevent such an occurrence, it is advised to limit alcohol consumption and stay well-hydrated. Scientists from Australia’s Wollongong University discussed this in The Conversation. Experts have observed that many people may…
The unknown disease that spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo and caused the deaths of dozens of people has been identified as a severe form of malaria, according to The Guardian, citing the country’s Ministry of Health. “The secret has finally been revealed: it is a severe form of malaria, a widespread disease,” the…
