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Bowel Preparation for Colectomy: Risks to Watch For

A colectomy is a procedure that involves removing all or a portion of the colon. This article looks at how the bowels can be prepared.

14 Apr 2020

Can Eating Behaviors Indicate Autism?

This article looks at whether children's eating behaviors can indicate autism.

14 Apr 2020

An Overview of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period in which an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm to form a new cell, called the zygote. This article gives an overview of pregnancy.

14 Apr 2020

Breast Cancer and Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm problem whereby the heart's two upper chambers, the atria, squeeze out of sync and often rapidly.

10 Apr 2020

Serotonin and Aggression

Since a study found that the levels of the serotonin correlated with aggression, scientists have thought that serotonin deficiency was responsible.

10 Apr 2020

Positive Effects of Exercise on the Brain

Exercise can promote good heart and lung health, and strengthen every aspect of the body — keeping joints working for longer and strengthening bones.

10 Apr 2020

Is Reversing Brain Damage Possible?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults in the United States.

10 Apr 2020

Is Coffee Good for the Body?

It is estimated that around 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed per day worldwide. People tend to drink coffee as a mood booster and to increase energy.

10 Apr 2020

Male Age and Fertility

As career ambitions increasingly drive modern couples, many are delaying having children until later in life, at which, infertility is more common.

10 Apr 2020

Types of Talking Therapy

Talking therapy is a type of treatment for mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions, and eating disorders, among many others.

10 Apr 2020

Types and Causes of Mediastinitis

Mediastinitis is an inflammation of the tissues that are situated in the mid-chest cavity or mediastinum.

10 Apr 2020

How are 'Strong' Memories Formed?

Some memories can be remembered for decades, whereas some disappear quickly.

10 Apr 2020

Neurotoxic Side Effects of CAR T-Cell Therapy

CAR T-cell therapy is a recent promising therapeutic development for the treatment of various relapsing blood and bone marrow cancers.

10 Apr 2020

Treatment and Prognosis of Mediastinitis

Mediastinal infections are primarily related to surgery, perforation of the esophagus and infectious spread from adjacent regions.

10 Apr 2020

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Mediastinitis

This article discusses symptoms and the diagnosis of mediastinitis, a term for infections within the mediastinum.

7 Apr 2020

Perimenopause and Diet

This article discusses perimenopause and how its symptoms can be managed through diet.

7 Apr 2020

Protein Supplements and Neurodegenerative Disorders

This article discusses whether protein supplements have a significant effect on the brain and neurodegenerative disorders.

2 Apr 2020

Does the Hand You Write with Affect Brain Development?

Handedness or hand preference of a human being is influenced by a combination of factors. This article looks at how it may affect brain development.

1 Apr 2020

What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a potentially fatal condition where the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen to the vital organs of the body.

31 Mar 2020

The rapid spread of the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has sparked alarm across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the condition a global pandemic, with many countries grappling with the rise of infections.

31 Mar 2020