A Probiotic for Obesity?
People with metabolic disorders may benefit from supplements of a common gut bacterium, a small pilot study suggests. View original article Author:
Month: July 2019
Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite
They have returned with a vengeance. Scientists are scrambling to find new ways to exterminate them. View original article Author:
Seven things we learnt by measuring the length of cancer diagnostic pathways
The secondary care diagnostic interval (SCDI) is the period of time, in days, from a patient’s first interaction with secondary care, which can be a referral, appointment or diagnostic test, to their cancer diagnosis. A short SCDI is not necessarily better, as it may represent the presence of clear symptoms or advanced disease, which result … Read more
Keeping the Fun in Children’s Sports
“The evidence shows that what makes sports really fun for kids is trying hard, making progress, being a good sport, experiencing positive coaching.” View original article Author:
Reversing the Damage of a Massive Stroke
For one patient, a decade of recovery took determination, persistence and the courage to weather repeated setbacks. View original article Author:
Could dementia be just another manifestation of chronic inflammation?
(Natural News) Cognitive decline is a part of getting older to some extent, but what causes some people to develop full-blown dementia while others will never experience it? While much about this illness remains a mystery, researchers are honing in on inflammation as a root cause of this condition. Blaming chronic inflammation on aging is… … Read more
Learning at home: Understand the basics of homeschooling for preppers
(Natural News) While homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, the rules concerning home education may vary per state. If you’re considering homeschooling your kids so they can continue their education in a post-SHTF world, review the state laws and accomplish the necessary local public school district forms. (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) A basic outline of state… … Read more
‘I’m not me’: A bizarre disorder leaves people feeling distant from their bodies
With depersonalization, people often complain of feeling emotionally, physically and cognitively numb. View original article Author: Nathan Dunne
Encounters with wildlife increase with urbanization. Here’s how to live in harmony.
Rather than being too friendly or overly fearful, people should be aware and respectful of wildlife that may be in their neighborhoods. View original article Author: Leslie Burger
Cognitive decline: A personalized approach could be key
A new study paper focuses on developing a clearer picture of how and why cognitive decline occurs, and how doctors could treat it in a personalized way. View original article Author: