A stye is a very common condition that affects many people. It is also known as a hordeolum. Styes are red, swollen lumps that form along the edge of the eyelid, close…
Triple negative breast cancer: New treatments by prolactin study
Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive disease that presents an enormous clinical challenge. Its biology is less well understood compared with many other cancers and there is an urgent need for new…
Brains of anorexic people react differently to hunger and food
People with anorexia nervosa have an abnormal brain response to hunger signals, a new study finds. “When most people are hungry, they are motivated to eat,” study first author Christina Wierenga, an…
Exciting advance in treatment for Breast cancer
Thousands of women with the most deadly form of breast cancer could be given hope by a breakthrough treatment which could make chemotherapy effective. Charities hailed the advances as “hugely exciting” and…
Fatty acid balance may curb obesity
Many organizations and scientists consider the ever-increasing 600 million people around the globe who are obese to be a result of an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. However, new research…
Stroke Pregnancy / Obstetrics Women’s Health / Gynecology Stroke risk higher for younger than older pregnant women
Researchers found that pregnant older women had a similar stroke risk as their non-pregnant counterparts, while younger pregnant women were found to be at more than double the risk of stroke than…
New safe sleep guidelines for Sudden infant death syndrome
The AAP have issued new safe sleep guidelines with the aim of protecting against SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome – also referred to as a “cot death” – is defined as the…
How To Prevent Vision Loss Naturally
We are constantly reminded to take care of our bodies through proper health and exercise. We can often justify spending a little extra when it comes to our health—whether than means joining…
What are Most Expensive Medical Procedures
Many people have been speculating that healthcare costs are going up, and they’re right. In recent years, out-of-pocket healthcare costs have been rising as companies ask employees to foot more of their…
6 Signs your body shows before a heart attack
Your body Weakness Feel Dizziness get Cold Sweats Chest Pressure Cold or Flu Fatigue Shortness of Breath Heart attacks are a huge concern in the United States. In fact, it’s the number one…
What ‘mobile’ should mean for healthcare
Mobile technology is nearing ubiquity in America; a Pew Research report shows 64 percent of all adult Americans own a smartphone, and ownership rates among millennials reach above 80 percent. It’s clear…
Yoga Is Noninferior to Physical Therapy in Reducing Low Back Pain
Yoga is noninferior to physical therapy in reducing chronic back pain, according to the results of a new study. The results were presented at the American Academy of Pain Management’s 27th Annual…
Stent Retrievers Can Provide Benefits More Than 7 Hours After Stroke Onset
The time window in which Endovascular Thrombectomy confers benefit in acute ischemic stroke is at least up to 7.3 hours after onset, an extension beyond the current guideline recommendation of up to…
New Tool Predicts Chance Of Recovery Following LVAD
A new study finds that although few patients recover after receiving a left ventricular-assist device (LVAD), a new risk score may be able to foresee how likely these patients are to recuperate….
Dubai Expats should not ignore mental health
Dubai: An unfortunate fallout of urbanisation and rapid progress is often the deteriorating mental health of people who hold the seams of a city together. According to the World Health Organisation, mental health…