World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day was first organized by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1...
Avidin Vaginal Microbiome Test – a unique diagnostic solution on the market
What does the vaginal microbiome test show? Vaginal microbiome (or vaginal flora) is defined as the complex ecosystem of microo...
The PSA screening continues!
Annual PSA screening is recommended for men over the age of 45. With early diagnosis and treatment, malignant prostate cancer is often curable.
Ten important facts why PSA screening is important
Men over the age of 45 are recommended to participate in an annual screening of prostate specific antigen (PSA).
Good hydration, better health
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions such as heart and lung disease, and live longer.
One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life
Three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks is associated with large reductions in the risk of premature death.
Are climate change and air pollution making neurologic diseases worse?
People with neurologic diseases like headache, dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease may experience worsening symptoms due to climate change.
Less than five hours’ sleep a night linked to higher risk of multiple diseases
According to researchers at University College London, getting less than five hours of sleep in middle-aged or elderly people is associated with an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.
Regular consumption of almonds improves gut health
Eating a handful of almonds a day significantly increases the production of a short-chain fatty acid, butyric acid, which contributes to gut health.
Eating late at night can lead to obesity, say US researchers
A new study provides evidence that eating late at night reduces energy expenditure, increases hunger and increases fat tissue, which together may increase the risk of obesity. The latter could be a source of serious diseases.