The Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic with profound public health and socioeconomic sequelae due to the absence of protective immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the viral infectious cause of COVID-19. Scientists rapidly developed vaccines with the goals of protecting individuals and achieving herd immunity. The two mRNA vaccines granted FDA emergency use authorization […]
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent pathologies in the developed world. It accounts for 149 million lost workdays annually in the US and is the second most common reason for sick leave, just behind the common cold. Chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions causing patients to seek […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that mainly involves peripheral facet joint disease, which is the main pathological feature as well as joint synovial cell proliferation, inflammatory cell infiltration and pannus. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Together with premature ejaculation, ED represents the most common among the symptoms of male sexual disorders. The prevalence rates of ED are estimated to range from 1-10% in adults aged <40 years to 50–100% […]
The question of whether or not the ecological composition of the gut microbiome may causally affect weight loss remains somewhat controversial. The composition and diversity of the gut microbiome have been correlated with body mass index (BMI) and metabolic health markers and have been shown to modulate weight gain in mice. There are many factors […]
If you exercise regularly, you likely want to be sure you’re getting the most out of it. One important benefit from exercise is gaining muscle and strength. Having a healthy amount of muscle allows you to perform your best during exercise and daily life. Three main criteria must be met for maximal muscle gain: eating […]
People worldwide are living longer. Today for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years or older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. Today, 125 million people are aged 80 years or older. […]
COVID-19 vaccines can cause several mostly mild side effects. However, changes to menstrual cycles or unexpected vaginal bleeding are not among the listed side effects for any COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States or the United Kingdom. Despite this, thousands of women reported period changes following vaccination to the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare Products […]
The essential nature of vitamins and minerals for human health was demonstrated more than a hundred years ago. Recommendations for appropriate dietary intakes aim to ensure that most of the population receive amounts fulfilling their physiological needs. Getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, maintaining low stress levels and getting enough sleep each night can […]
Obesity is an epidemic and a worldwide problem. It can lead to some chronic diseases such as dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, fatty liver and cardiovascular diseases. It is a complex condition, one with serious social and psychological dimensions that affects virtually all age and socioeconomic groups and threatens to overwhelm both developed and developing […]