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The American Dietetic Association released evidence-based dietary guidelines for people who suffer from congestive heart failure, or CHF. Why is this important? Evidence-based guidelines are based on the systematic review and analysis of clinical research …
On January 19, 2009, ReNeuron, a British company received permission from the UK to begin studies on stem cell treatment for stroke victims. In the study, 12 stable stroke patients who have shown no improvement …
There are several mechanisms by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics according to a fascinating article in New Scientist and one of those ways occurs when the bacteria puts itself to “sleep” when an antibiotic …
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended that screening for prostate cancer should stop in men over the age of 75 who have a life expectancy of less than 10 years. As expected there …
Over time, high blood pressure or hypertension (HTN) causes damage to the lining of blood vessels in 3 ways:
Blood vessels consist of several layers one of which is smooth muscle. These smooth muscles allow the …
Often referred to as a “mini-stroke”, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when there is a temporary decrease of blood supply to the brain which leads to neurological deficits such as:
numbness/tingling along one side of …
Medical researchers have been studying the role of the immune system in MS, an autoimmune disorder that destroys the myelin sheath that is crucial in the transmission of nerve impulses. Researchers in Argentina found that …
Scientists have known for years about the chemical resveratrol which is found in fruits, vegetables and grape skins (hence red wine benefits). Studies in mice have shown that this compound increases muscle endurance by increasing the number …
Named after Norman Barrett who first described the disease in 1950, Barrett’s esophagus (BE) develops because of chronic exposure to stomach acid as a result of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) which propels stomach acid up into …
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is suing Coca-Cola for false advertising claims stating that the 33 grams of sugar in each bottle does more to promote obesity and diabetes than can …
