Simple, low-cost, passive prosthetic foot that can be tailored to an individual’s need has been developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With this new foot the user's walk is similar to an able-bodied gait. ...
Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria are killed effectively by higher doses of rifampin, one of the most potent of the four TB therapy drugs currently used to cure the disease ...
Thymus cancer also termed malignant thymoma or thymic carcinoma, is a rare cancer of the thymus gland, an important component of the immune system, which produces T-cells and is associated with autoimmune disorders. ...
Type 2 diabetes risk among those who consume walnuts can be lowered by 47 percent, especially in those who ate about 3 tablespoons of walnuts. ...
Regular exercise in patients diagnosed with depression has been found to reduce risk of death due to heart disease explains a recent study. ...
War, lack of democracy, and urbanization contribute to the double burden of malnutrition among adolescents in developing countries. The health consequences of this malnutrition include stunting, obesity, and thinness. ...
Handwashing and house cleaning can reduce your contact with harmful chemicals such as flame-retardant chemicals. Flame retardant chemicals are commonly added to furniture and electronics to comply with fire safety standards. ...
E. coli is a type of gram negative bacteria that lives in the gastrointestinal tract of people and animals. Some E. coli bacteria strains in contaminated food and water can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections and abdominal cramps. ...
People with amalgam fillings are susceptible to a mercury leak when undergoing scanning with an ultra-high strength MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. ...
Lipedema is a fat disorder with abnormal and irregular deposits of fat in tissues just underneath the skin occurring almost exclusively in women. Lipedema treatment includes decongestive therapy and liposuction ...
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