Dietary restriction, in conjunction with the anti-diabetic drugs metformin and liraglutide, is effective in patients with advanced diabetes . Diabetes and obesity go hand in hand. ...
‘There is no evidence to suggest that microwave ovens when used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and maintained in good working order will be a radiation hazard,’ says the Au...
Here is one more reason to believe that an apple a day can indeed keep the doctor away! Apples can reduce the risk of cancers and heart disease and can improve lung function, according to...
Interleukin–2 is safe and effective in treating graft-versus-host disease, according to a recently published study. What is graft-versus host disease (GVHD)? Graf...
Introduction Liver transplantation has always been the favorable treatment option for individuals with alcoholic liver disease but it has remained a debatable topic until now. ...
A high fiber diet, especially rich in cereals and whole grain, can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer - thus concluded a research study published in the British Medical Journal. ...
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on 14th November every year. It was in 1991 that World Diabetes Day first came to be celebrated after the International Diabetes Federation and the...
About Stress Ulcers Stress ulcers are gastric mucosal erosions that occur in patients who have been severely injured or in those who have been seriously ill. The mucosal changes s...
Barrett’s esophagus, a condition that affects the esophagus or food pipe, has been linked to cancer. Barrett’s esophagus occurs as a consequence of damage to the inner lining of the es...
Here’s some good news for those who are watching their weight and are conscious of their waistline! Previous research has always linked heavy drinking with weight gain. However, a recent...
Good news to those suffering from chronic constipation! A new experimental drug, linoclotide, is believed to relieve symptoms of chronic constipation Two studies, published in th...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease includes a number of conditions affecting the liver, ranging from accumulation of fat in the liver to more serious inflammatory changes resulting in steato...
What are Probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms like lactobacilli that, when taken orally, improve the microbial balance in the digestive tract and show beneficial eff...
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare inflammatory and sclerosing disorder that affects the tissues around the lower aorta, causing obstruction to the upper urinary tract and organs of...
We are all aware that low levels of vitamin D can cause weak bones. A recent study indicates that it could be associated with liver disease as well! Researchers claim that low ...
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