Новости за 26.06.2018

A healthful diet can help a person look and feel their best, but what are the real health benefits? In this article, we look at the top ten benefits of a varied, nutritious diet, including heart and stroke prevention, improved mood and memory, and decreased risk of cancer.

A slit lamp exam is a routine procedure where a doctor shines a light into the eye to look for injuries or diseases. These may include a detached retina, corneal abrasion, or cataracts. Abnormal results can also indicate infection, inflammation, or increased eye pressure. Learn more about the slit lamp exam here.

The food additive aspartame is a sweetener used in many foods and drinks. It is controversial and has a range of purported side effects, although many regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), approve its use. Learn more about the side effects of aspartame, and the alternatives, here.

A new clinical trial tests the effectiveness of an osteopathic treatment with specific techniques on the diaphragm for relieving chronic low back pain.

Depression can lead to a lack of physical and emotional energy, in addition to causing sleep disturbances that leave a person feeling chronically fatigued. In this article, learn about the link between fatigue and depression, as well as the possible complications and how to cope.

Serotonin levels have been linked to the regulation of mood and sexual function. Emerging research now reveals more about its role in learning processes.

Summer is finally here! What does the MNT team love most about this glorious time of year? Managing Editor Honor Whiteman finds out.

Researchers show how a synthetic gene circuit activated by doses of caffeine as found in coffee can regulate blood sugar levels in diabetic mice.

Some people experience heart palpitations after eating. This could be due to a range of causes, some of which are more serious than others. Specific foods and drinks are often responsible, with studies confirming alcohol as a trigger. Here, learn more about the causes of heart palpitations and when to see a doctor.

When the cells in the blood do not function as they should, it is possible a person has a blood disorder. Examples include leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Common blood disorder symptoms include unexplained exhaustion and weight loss. Learn more about the types of blood disorder and the signs to look out for here.

Alcohol does not directly reduce the effectiveness of birth control. However, excessive drinking may prevent a person from taking the birth control pill correctly, or increase their likelihood of engaging in risky behavior. Side effects such as vomiting can also increase the chance of pregnancy. Learn more here.

People with type 1 diabetes must have daily injections to manage symptoms. But researchers have finally developed a pill that may soon replace injections.

Pollen allergies are a common but irritating problem for many people. There are different types of pollen, so people may experience symptoms at different times of the year depending on which plants affect them. Learn about the types of pollen allergies, symptoms, treatment, and home remedies in this article.

A new study examines the cardiovascular benefits of taking regular hot water baths among middle-aged to elderly Japanese individuals.