High blood pressure while reclining down is linked to a greater hazard of heart disease.

Blood pressure is one of the most common ways that doctors and other medical professionals obtain important information about a patient's health. When getting their blood pressure checked, most people are asked to remain seated.

However, this may not provide a whole picture of a per...

German government agency warns of heightened health risks posed by climate change

As Germany experiences extended periods of cloudless weather, lung diseases caused by forest fires and agricultural dust, as well as skin cancer due to an increase in ultraviolet radiation, may become a growing concern, according to the Robert Koch Institute.

The German agency for disea...

Osteoarthritis will affect one billion individuals on a global scale by the year 2050.

According to a study that was conducted as part of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 and headed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) in Washington, United States, it was determined that 595 million people were affected by osteoarthritis in 2020. This represents a 132% r...

Liver Cancer

Overview

Cancer that originates in the liver's cells is known as liver cancer. The liver is a football-sized organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm and above the stomach.

The liver can develop multiple varieties of ...

R&D and patient care go hand in hand.

As we begin the interview by exchanging business cards, his card captures my eye. The navy blue card with silver lettering and an embossed school seal looks very prestigious. The intent of the design is evidently to command respect.

Dr. Bae Sang-cheol, a distinguished professor at Hanya...

Mansukh Mandaviya to World Leaders: Let's Make Healthcare a Service, Not a Business

On Wednesday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called for the creation of a global healthcare system that is both equitable and sustainable, stating that India has taken it upon itself to create a future in which healthcare is a service rather than a commodity. Here at the 'Advantage H...

In what ways do females face a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's than their male counterparts?

The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which causes memory loss and other cognitive symptoms. It is a chronic illness with no known cure, though symptoms can be treated with medication in the meantime. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of diseases and syndromes charac...

The most recent information about the disease's spread in Germany

On February 2nd, the obligation to wear a mask on long-distance public transportation in Germany will be eliminated. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach of Germany announced this. Some federal states have already repealed mandatory mask wear on local public transportation, and others are expected to ...

WHO: billions continue to eat trans fats, which are hazardous.

On Monday, the World Health Organization issued a statement condemning governments that have failed to take action against trans fat despite warning of the increased risk of heart disease it poses to the world's five billion inhabitants. Given that there is evidence that eating industrially g...

More people are killed by hypertension, diabetes, and stroke than by infectious diseases, therefore they should receive global funding.

Every year, 41 million people die from noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems. That represents more than 70% of all deaths worldwide. African nations, as well as other low- and middle-income nations, account for the majority (77%) of these fatalities. Th...

Defending itself from infectious diseases, Japan is prepared to further improve its cleanliness.

Trash cans are uncommon in Japan, but it hasn't stopped the country's citizens from keeping the streets and downtown areas clean. Images of Japanese sports fans picking up trash after games have also gained international attention. It's because of all these things that Japan has a goo...

Researchers speculate that the prevalence of Parkinson's disease among Americans is higher than previously believed.

A recent study shows that Parkinson's disease is a considerably more serious issue, especially among older Americans.

The researchers concluded after analyzing a large amount of data that the annual number of new instances of the degenerative condition diagnosed in North America is ...

Global Behcet’s Disease Market is Forecasted to Witness Growth at a CAGR of 8% over the Forecast Period (2022 – 2030)

Behcet's disease also known as Behcet's syndrome, basically is a rare disorder. In this syndrome, the human body witness’s inflammation of blood vessels. Primary symptoms of this rare disease are unrelated include mouth sores, inflammation of eyes, genital sores, along with skin ras...

Cancer Survivors Risk Heart Disease

Even after accounting for other factors that are known to increase one's risk, research has shown that people who have survived cancer have a significantly increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. This is the case even after taking into account other factors that are known t...

Foot-and-mouth disease, Peter Dutton's mysterious case, and a drastic attempt to block the border

The opposition leader's demand that Australia closes its border with Indonesia to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease does not seem to be following the chief vet's recommendations.

It is also not based on the opinions of those who speak for the Australians who stand to ...

According to DDC, three suspected monkeypox cases were herpes

Three suspected instances of monkeypox were verified to be herpes by the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

On Sunday, Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the DDC, claimed lab results from Chulalongkorn University's Medical Sciences Department and the Thai Red Cross Emergin...

Google is Finding Out Whether Smartphones Can Help Detect Diabetes and Heart Diseases

The health artificial intelligence team of Google is exploring whether the microphones and photos in our smartphones can detect early signs of diabetes or heart diseases.

Smartphones have pretty much-replaced diaries, cameras, and television screens. Experts are now finding whether they...

The Development of a New DNA Test That is Able to Diagnose Over 50 Genetic Diseases

A new DNA test has been developed by a team of researchers, that is able to very easily identify various neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases, with accuracy.

The team includes researchers from Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney and collaborators representing Austr...

Research Suggests that the Causes of NCDs Could be Broadly Found in Indigenous People

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – such diseases that do not have the ability to be transferred from one individual to another – are the leading cause of death worldwide. However, not much data is available about the effect of NCDs on the smaller, underrepresented populations, especia...

Health disparities and Inequity in American healthcare system

Health inequities are avoidable variations in the burden of illness, injury, and violence, as well as the chances for socially deprived racial, ethnic, and other demographic groups and communities to attain optimal health.

"Health disparities" has been defined by the Centers f...