Bloating usually happens when excess gas builds up in the stomach or intestines. The condition is an ongoing struggle for many and happens when gas […]
How to get rid of a stye: Three ways to treat a stye yourself and what to avoid
A stye is a small, painful lump on or inside the eyelid or around the eye. The skin may be red, swollen and filled with […]
Second opinions from comprehensive cancer centers changed treatment plans for African-American patients
African American breast cancer patients who received second opinions from an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) experienced changes to their treatment plans, according to results […]
Many older patients with AML not receiving active treatment
(HealthDay)—Many older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) do not receive any active treatment, and they have worse survival than those receiving active treatment, according […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Seven ‘noticeable’ ways it can impact your body
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA. Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when a […]
Bed bugs: How to tell you have been bitten – five signs
Bed bugs are small insects that often live on furniture or bedding. They tend have flat oval bodies, are reddish-brown in colour and are similar […]
Eczema: Seven ways to avoid flare-ups as the weather changes
With winter around the corner the need for a person to change their skincare routine is vital, especially for those suffering with eczema. It’s estimated […]
Malaria treatment ‘rapidly’ clears malaria parasite in mice
New malaria drug ‘rapidly’ clears the parasite behind the killer illness and can prevent its transmission, finds ‘exciting’ study Blocking the protein PfCLK3 blocks stages […]
Effectiveness of a new bladder cancer treatment demonstrated
Researchers from the Molecular Cancer group at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) and doctors from Hospital del Mar, have demonstrated the effectiveness […]
Unprecedented therapy found effective for blood cancer patients with no treatment options
Mount Sinai researchers have found a new type of therapy to be effective for patients with a particular type of bone marrow cancer that is […]
Researcher explores new treatment for advanced biliary tract cancers
A new treatment that may extend survival for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers—who typically face a grim outlook with average survival of less than […]
Heart attack: Three sudden signs you are having a heart attack
Heart attack occurs when there is a sudden loss of blood flow to a part of a person’s heart muscle. Early treatment to get the […]
Type 2 diabetes: Dessert ideas that won’t send your blood sugar levels spiking
Type 2 diabetes is a condition caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels under control. Sustained high blood […]
40% of treatment facilities won’t accept people prescribed meds to fight opioid addiction
As American policymakers and health care providers try multiple approaches to reduce the number of deaths related to the opioid epidemic, treatment facilities are commonly […]