The key to longevity is following a balanced diet rather than putting the body through extreme dietary habits involving carbs and fats, according to a new study.
Although happiness may vary between people based on personal experiences, the researchers found that life satisfaction – one of the factors that determines happiness – decreases after the age of nine and increases between the ages of 70 and 96.
Participants who consumed nine or more portions of ultra-processed foods daily had a 49% increased risk of depression compared to those who consumed less than four portions a day.
Scientists have now come up with a new technology that involves cancer diagnosis through a simple urine test using a strip of paper, making diagnosis simple and affordable for people.
The single-dose shot from Pfizer, known as Abrysvo, has already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It stimulates the production of antibodies in pregnant women, which are then passed through the placenta.
The study identified an interesting link between certain bacteria in the gut and important aspects of bone health such as strength, density and composition.
The scientists tested the vaccine pill on monkeys. They showed substantial effectiveness in producing antibodies against COVID-19 without any visible side effects.
Health authorities hope the updated vaccines will provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.
While the pandemic, and the panic, are over, COVID-19 cases are rising across the U.S. prompting concern about a return to mass vaccination, masking and even lockdowns.
According to the latest study, gene mutation in a tiny nodule in the adrenal gland is the cause of a particular type of hypertension seen in one out of every 20 cases.
Although essential for many vital functions, people with health conditions such as high blood pressure needs to avoid taking certain vitamin supplements and herbs.
Factors such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and premature delivery may contribute to an increased risk of fatal consequences in mothers for as long as 50 years after delivery.
”Our research has found that most Americans don't know the normal or healthy range for blood pressure – yet strikingly, they think they do. And that is cause for serious concern,” Wändi Bruine de Bruin and Mark Huffman, said.