It’s almost impossible to walk down a grocery store aisle nowadays without seeing an array of high-protein products. From protein shakes to protein-enriched cereals and health bars, we are constantly encouraged to consume a high-protein diet. While this type of diet does come with its health benefits, is there more to this story than we...
Not everyone responds well to existing stimulant medications, which makes finding an effective treatment for ADHD challenging. A new clinical trial, however, has shown that a drug called solriamfetol can reduce ADHD symptoms by a significant 45%. Considering that this condition affects around 15.5 million American adults, finding a treatment that is effective and safe...
We get our daily supply of vitamin D from sunlight, the food we eat, and any supplements we may take. The functions of vitamin D include aiding in calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones, supporting the immune system, and maintaining healthy muscle function. A recent study set out to discover if there were perhaps additional...
A new study by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering has discovered that studying leg muscle blood flow may help detect cardiovascular disease early. This method was found to be more effective than existing tests and can potentially result in earlier treatments. The earlier doctors can predict heart failure in a patient, the better a patient’s...
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School discovered a significant warning sign that may help predict the likelihood of having an ischemic stroke or developing dementia. This research may enable doctors to treat patients earlier and improve their outcomes. The researchers sought to try and identify which sign of left atrial myopathy is the...
The heart rate of hummingbirds can be incredibly rapid, ranging from around 200 to 1200 beats per minute. A human heart rate, in comparison, ranges from around 60 to 100 beats every minute. The slowest heartbeat award of any warm-blooded animal must surely go the the blue whale. Believe it or not, their heart rates...
A pacemaker is a device that helps control an irregular heartbeat by sending electrical pulses to the heart’s chambers. The first implantation of a fully implantable pacemaker occurred all the way back in 1958. Since then, there have been numerous advances in the field, with devices growing smaller and more efficient over time. Recently, scientists...
For many years, our need to beautify ourselves has come with a terrible price – the suffering of innocent animals. Whether you are aware of it or not, you have most likely used a beauty product that was tested on animals. Thankfully, it is not as common a practice as it once was due to...
Women in their 80s who experience increasing drowsiness throughout the day are more than twice as likely to acquire dementia. This is according to a new study that compared women with sleeping issues to those with normal sleeping cycles. The researchers monitored 733 women with an average age of 82.5 years. Most of the participants...
Breast cancer symptoms can vary considerably from one person to another, and many breast cancers exhibit no apparent symptoms at all. People tend to associate breast cancer with common symptoms such as nipple discharge and lumps in the breast. However, there are many signs of breast cancer that are often subtle and unexpected. The best...
Not only is olive oil great on salads, but it also provides several health benefits. Due to its high content of antioxidants, monosaturated fats, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it is good for the brain and heart. A new study has also found a connection between the consumption of olive oil and dementia mortality risk. The study...
Researchers revealed what they learned after using a computer model that explores what could happen in the next thousand years. According to their findings, there is a small chance that we will experience a significant rise in global warming. The temperature is currently expected to rise by around 3% – even if there are only...
