A better way to handle big health data
Big Data is helping us make a better world. One important example is its use in healthcare.
In 2012, the volume of global health data...
Drug abuse and addiction can cause liver injury
Using illicit drugs hurts our health.
Abuse or addiction of these drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, amphetamine, opioids, nicotine, and methadone, can not only cause...
Nanotechnology: a promising and challenging path to cure cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2015 about 1.7 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States and around 600,000 people...
What you need to know about high blood cholesterol
Cholesterol may sound like a grown-up health issue, but it's something everyone should be aware of.
Let's break it down: Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty...
Why tumors resist drugs in common breast cancer treatment
Three-fourths of all breast cancer cases are influenced by the hormone estrogen.
These cases are often treated with medications designed to block estrogen receptor activity.
But...
Common insecticides might create higher risk for diabetes and metabolic diseases
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo has shed light on the potential adverse effects of synthetic chemicals commonly found...
Are you at risk for peripheral artery disease?
Marked by decreased blood flow in the legs due to narrowing — or even complete blockage — of arteries, peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects...
Choosing memory care for a loved one: 4 common questions
A diagnosis of dementia or memory loss is difficult for caregivers and loved ones alike.
One of the most important issues caregivers face is deciding...
Study links sleep duration and frequent snoring to poorer breast cancer survival
In simple words, a new research study reveals a surprising link between how much you sleep and snore, and how you fare if diagnosed...
Ibuprofen, naproxen and Tylenol: Which should you take?
You wake up with a terrible headache, a sore muscle or yesterday’s sunburn is bothering you, and shuffle your way to your medicine cabinet.
You...