Sandy Adu Baffour 
According to a new study published in the Journal of General Medicine: while antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, they’re not always the solution for respiratory issues like acute bronchitis. The study was able to ascertain that antibiotics wouldn’t help in several acute bronchitis or cough cases because they are mostly viral in nature. Jennifer … Read more
Anal cancer is a type of cancer that affects your anus’ tissues or the lining of your anal canal. It can cause symptoms such as rectal bleeding, blood in the stool and may lead to severe harm or even death. Most anal cancers are related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection but certain risks factors may … Read more
Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), also known as carcinoids, are tumors derived from neuroendocrine cells that can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. It is a rare type of tumor that can form in the pancreas or in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, and appendix. Despite new promising … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can feel nauseous and have upset stomach after taking multivitamin supplements, then the answer to this may be; a yes. But vitamins themselves aren’t bad – they are meant to supplement nutrient-deficient individuals with the required amount of nutrients. However, you can have a whole lot of stomach complications … Read more
A new study suggests that fluctuations in sleep and mood in women may be connected to their menstrual cycles. The study claims that changes in hormone levels days before menstruation can disrupt normal sleep. These sleep disruptions can lead to irritability and make it harder to feel happy, calm, or enthusiastic. The study was conducted … Read more
Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by severe head pain which is often on one side of your head. Symptoms such as nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells are mostly indicators of it. Doctors may diagnose you with migraine if you experience a headache at least 15 days out of the … Read more
Plastics that have broken down into tiny bits are microplastics and they become harmful when they get into bodily organs and tissues. Microplastics are in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Research findings have shown that they have also made their way into arteries of certain people. This … Read more
Plant-based repellents have been used in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies, provides valuable resource for the development of new natural products. For example, hanging bruised plants in houses because of the repellency of the plant materials, has been exploited for thousands … Read more
There has been a recent surge in lead poisoning occurrences, with about twenty children reported to have been sick from lead contamination after consuming recalled cinnamon-containing apple sauce products. According to statistics released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 children aged between 1 to 3 years have suffered from high blood lead … Read more
Apple has announced five features on the iPhone and Apple Watch that could healthily support people living with diabetes and they include Activity, Cycle Tracking, Sleep, Medical ID, and third-party apps. These features enable diabetics to outrun challenges they face like the requirement to always monitor blood sugar levels, the need to always be consistent … Read more