Health
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How does a leech therapy work?
Many professionals are convinced in the effectiveness of leech therapy. But so far, there are many subjective opinions that suggest a therapeutic benefit. Now scientists found evidence of possible effectiveness of the therapy with the bloodsuckers
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What helps to reduce risk of dementia?
It is repeatedly proven, that exercise and healthy eating can protect from dementia. But the explanations why this is so, were superficial and only partially satisfactory. Now a study provides evidence further.
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Are alternative methods for chronic pain as effective as opioids?
Drugs that are used in the treatment of chronic pain may cause severe side effects. Now a study by scientists has shown that non-drug treatment is as much effective as treatment with drugs.
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During the day, warm, cool in the evenings: Bladder and pyelonephritis
The sun is shining – finally time for first pool visits and extensive outdoor evenings. But despite the warmth on the day the temperature drops rapidly from the evening: Then who is not dressed appropriately, quickly risks a bubble or even a kidney infection.
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Summer Flu
In agonizing summer flu nobody wants. In the hot season, therefore prevention is particularly important, as it can be in many cases such a bad cold for disease and prevent on vacation or at least easier to cure.
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Does antioxidants helps with sudden hearing loss?
Approximately 16,000 people suffer every year in US from some problems with hearing. Taking of certain antioxidants may improve the prognosis.
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The thyroid
In an overactive thyroid, medically called hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces more hormones than are required by the body. The peak incidence is between 20 and 40 years of age; Women are five times more often affected than men.
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How dietary fiber protect us against colon cancer?
According to the studies, dietary fiber can reduce the risk of colon cancer. But most of the data comes only from dietary questionnaires and therefore are inaccurate. That fiber can actually reduce the likelihood of colorectal cancer, now a study has confirmed that fact.
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Does the consumption of Vitamin B prevent risk of stroke?
The available data about the protective effect of vitamin B against stroke are contradictory. Researchers have been looking for more clarity – and they partially found her.
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Does caffeine cause atrial fibrillation?
Many people believe that caffeine can be the trigger for cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. But a study shows that it’s the opposite.