A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that several traditional medicines commonly used in South Asia, are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years in many South Asian countries such as India and Nepal. Some […]
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Cannabis users may think their approaches to managing conflict in romantic relationships are better than they are and don’t recognize potentially problematic dynamics that might exist, according to a collaborative study conducted by Rutgers and Mount Holyoke College. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, is one of a few to examine how cannabis use is associated […]
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Gogglebox: Mica and Marcus discuss her alopecia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The life source of hair follicles is stem cells that sit beneath the […]
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In addition to a higher BMI, individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight reported a higher tendency to purposefully restrict food intake for weight control, and more uncontrolled eating with a tendency to overeat, than those with no prior weight loss attempts. The study explored weight management among Finnish adults with a special reference to weight loss history, defined […]
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital have identified potent, highly specific compounds that interfere with bromodomain (BD)-containing proteins involved in cancer. The compounds, called BET BD1-inhibitors, are a starting point in the development of potentially more effective anti-cancer drugs with less side effects. The team reports in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that […]
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(Note language in paragraph 2, which may offend some readers; adds singing for pope)Slideshow ( 3 images )VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The F-word made its debut on T-shirts at a papal general audience on Wednesday and a laughing Pope Francis gave members of the choir wearing them VIP treatment. About 30 Italians wearing red T-shirts bearing the words “Fuck Cancer […]
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IntroductionWhat is Maggot Therapy?Mechanism of ActionAdministration of Maggot TherapyApplications of Maggot TherapyApplication in Diabetic Foot UlcersConclusionReferencesFurther readings Maggot therapy has been used in the field of medicine since ancient times. It was popularized during the world wars due to frequent soldier injuries. Despite the patients’ reluctance in using this therapy, it has been gaining momentum largely due to recent advancements […]
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More than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a younger age, especially among women. A study by The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School (UQRCS) compared data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) 2017-18 National Health Survey with the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry. […]
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Smoking and vaping: NHS shows difference between the two We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In order to come to their conclusion, researchers analysed records from […]
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Dr Amir says eating almonds can help boost your memory We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There’s no doubt that what we eat has a big […]
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