Hypertension is undoubtedly the most prevalent cardiovascular disease in the world. Recent data estimate that about 1 billion adults globally have hypertension. Hypertension directly contributes to heart failure and stroke and catalyzes the onset of heart attack, renal failure, and peripheral vascular disease. What is Hypertension? Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition […]
The merck pill, which could become the first oral antiviral for COVID-19 treatment, Molnupiravir, forces the SARS-CoV-2 to mutate itself to death. The pharmaceutical company announced last week that the antiviral medication they are developing can cut hospitalizations and deaths among people with COVID-19 by half. But the results haven’t been peer reviewed. Current authorized […]
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, idiopathic inflammation of the large intestine (colon), which is classified as a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is characterized by a relapsing and remitting course. Both male and female are affected equally, mostly between the ages of 30-40 years. The incidence of this […]
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It’s typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk […]
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. Being active has shown to have many health benefits. It can help increase your physical and mental health and even help us live longer. Physical exercise and sleep are reciprocally related through multiple physiological and psychological processes. […]
It is estimated that more than 10 million people worldwide are currently living with Parkinson’s disease according to The Parkinson’s Foundation. Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), which is more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig’s disease (or Amyotrophic […]
As we all are well aware, a recent worldwide outbreak (pandemic) of pneumonia caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ranges from asymptomatic or mild upper respiratory tract infection to severe pneumonia, ARDS or even death. Patients with COVID-19 continue increasing around the world, with more than 61.8 million cumulative cases and 1.4 […]
Stem cell therapy for heart disease has been under investigation for several years. Using injections of stem cells, from a patient’s own body, from a donor or other sources has been shown to improve heart function. But the way that cells help has not been completely elucidated. A study by Ronald J. Vagnozzi and colleagues, […]
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, immunemediated inflammatory disease that is associated with inflammation in the axial skeleton, peripheral joints and non-articular structures. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) incontrovertibly relieve symptoms of AS and their constant use may reduce the rate of ankylosis. However, some patients have a poor response to these medications and they are […]
What are Nonnutritive Sweeteners (NNSs)? Nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) are increasingly consumed as an alternative to nutritive sweeteners as a way to satisfy the desire for sweet taste while providing few or no calories. Although NNSs are now used by more than 40% of US adults, the health consequences of NNS consumption are still highly debated. […]