Researchers estimate that between 15% and 20% of children around the world have atopic dermatitis, Medical News Today reported. Also known as eczema, this chronic disorder causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red, and irritated. Past studies have shown that children who have atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for other conditions such as…
In the labyrinth of life’s challenges, where stress and anxiety often take the forefront, music emerges as a beacon of hope and healing. It’s not just an art form but a therapeutic medium that has the power to transform our mental well-being. The power of a melody, the rhythm of a drum, or the harmony…
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic—an American research and medical center—have found that plastic microplastics that enter human arteries increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The results of this study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Microplastics are small—typically less than five millimeters in size—plastic particles that enter the environment from…
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, USA, have discovered that stress causes blood cells called neutrophils to form sticky, mesh-like structures that make tissues more susceptible to cancer metastases. The results of this study were published in the journal Cancer Cell. In the study, scientists subjected a group of laboratory mice with breast cancer…
In the digital age, desk jobs dominate the professional landscape, often tethering employees to their workstations for the better part of the day. This sedentary lifestyle can take a toll on both physical and mental health, leading to a myriad of issues such as poor posture, eye strain, and decreased mental well-being. However, cultivating a…
UK dietitians Helen Bond and Azmina Govindji have told The Daily Mail that bread does not usually cause bloating in most people. Also, this product is not a direct cause of weight gain. Many people cut bread out of their diet because of concerns about weight gain and bloating, Bond said. According to the dietitian,…
Researchers from the University of Ottawa (Canada) have found that the drug vanoxerine, which was originally developed to treat cocaine addiction, can prevent the development of late-stage colorectal cancer stem cells. The findings of this research were published in the Nature Cancer journal Researchers have found that vanoxerine exerts a powerful effect by suppressing the…
In January this year alone, 26,000 cholera cases and 700 deaths have been reported in 10 countries in Africa, the risk of the disease spreading to other states is very high, Fiona Braca, spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa office, said at a briefing in Geneva. “In the first four weeks of this…
Breast cancer and prostate cancer are the most common tumors in women and men over 50 years old. This is reported by the Daily Mail with reference to the analysis of Rance Research UK. More than 375,000 cases of cancer are diagnosed in Britain every year, which is equivalent to a thousand every day. Statistics…
In the relentless pace of today’s world, where stress and mental health issues have become commonplace, finding effective strategies to restore balance and cultivate inner peace is of paramount importance. Among the myriad tools available, meditation stands out as a time-tested practice that offers profound benefits for mental well-being. Meditation, an ancient practice with roots…
