In this condition, the immune system damages one’s own nerves, which, in turn, causes muscle weakness and even paralysis in some cases.
Black people less likely to receive dementia-related medications
Black people are receiving medications for dementia less often than white people, according to a preliminary study released today, February 26, 2023, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting being held in person in Boston and live online from April 22-27, 2023.
Being flexible is key to protecting mental well-being in people with chronic pain
Chronic pain impacts around 20 percent of the population. Along with the medical and physical effects it can have far-reaching consequences for employment, lifestyle and mental health.
Majority of women in Zambia are still financially illiterate-Engwase
Financial Sector Deepening Zambia says only around 27% of women in Zambia are financially literate. Organisation Executive Director Engwase Mwale noted that although great strides have been made to increase the levels of financial inclusion for women, financial illiteracy still remains a challenge. She said that according to the 2020 FinScope Survey, around 70 percent […]
What Experts Are Doing To Prevent Another Pandemic Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Experts still think human transmission amid the bird flu outbreak is rare or unlikely.
New Cancer-Screening Urine Test Has 99% Accuracy Rate
The new method could be made available for home use in the future.
Large Study Finds Regular Cannabis Use Raises Heart Disease Risk
Daily marijuana use reportedly raises the risk of heart disease by 34%.
Here’s Why Intermittent Fasting Could Be Bad For You
Scientists found that fasting can damage the body’s immune response.
Ditching Social Media Reduces Teens’ Body Image Issues, Study Claims
Spending less time on social media reportedly improved some teenagers’ body images within weeks.
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.