Category: 6. Health

In a recent interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Elisabet Stener-Victorin, PhD, professor at Karolinska Institutet, discussed new findings on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) subtypes and how they can guide more personalized patient care.^1,2

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A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm preparedness for people with asthma. The research is being presented at the…

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Introduction

Stroke ranks as the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 7 million fatalities annually, and is the third major contributor to disability worldwide.¹ Due to the substantial rates of mortality and…

US-based researchers have confirmed the skin benefits of rosemary leaves in a study, following the ingredients’ popularity on social media. The study found that a compound from the plant, Carnosic acid, improves the healing of skin wounds…

An intensive lifestyle intervention program has shown promise in treating type 2 diabetes, leading nearly a third of its participants to achieve remission. A new study examined data from 2,384 adults with the disease who participated in the…

Modern beer production is a US$117 billion business in the United States, with brewers producing over 170 million barrels of beer per year. The brewing process is time- and energy-intensive, and each step generates large amounts of waste….

A nationwide study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that adolescents who experience migraines are three times more likely to have high blood pressure. The research, which analyzed data from over two million Israeli…

Nocardia CNS infections

Nocardia species are weakly acid-fast aerobic Gram-positive bacteria that are commonly found in soil. They can cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised individuals and commonly affect…