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Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself

It is common knowledge that mosquitos are carriers of many diseases. The incidence of these diseases is rising. This article looks at how to protect yourself.   

Protect yourself from mosquito borne illnesses 


Reducing night light exposure may be a simple way to cut diabetes risk

Too much light makes falling and staying asleep difficult. This research looks at the relationship between the amount of light at night and diabetes risk. 

Amount of light at night affects health 


What to know about surgery for arrhythmia

Arrythmia is an irregular heart beat. It affects the whoel life. While medications and lifestyle changes are the common ways to treat it, they don't always work. In that case surgery may be considered. Here is information on the surgery.  

Arrhythmia and surgery 


Is ulcerative colitis an autoimmune disease?

Ulcerative colitis is considered an autoimmune condition as the body attacks the healthy gut tissue. Medications address the autoimmune response. This research looks at the medications effect on the body's response to other infections.   

Ulcerative colitis and autoimmune 


Toxic metals in tampons: Should you be worried?

Toxic metals have been discovered in tampons. Are they at high enough levels to cause conern? This article looks at that. 

Toxic metals in tampons 


Fasting may have health benefits, but there could be a downside, study suggests

Fasting and intermittent fasting which limits eating to certain hours of the day has been shown to be a help in losing weight. New research may have found some downsides to fasting. 

Possible downside to fasting  


Bitter polyphenols in plant-based foods may help lower obesity and diabetes risk

New research is showing a link between bitter polyphenols in plant-based foods and a lower risk of obesity and diabetes. 

Certain plant-based foods may help with diabetes and obesity 


New study links using semaglutide drugs like Ozempic to suicidal thoughts

Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs are a popular and effective treatment to help lose weight. Very important for diabetics. But new research is showing Ozempic might also be linked to suicidal throughts.

Weight loss drugs linked to suicidal thoughts 


Can Manuka honey help treat breast cancer?

New research shows that Manuka honey may be a help in treating breast cancer. 

Natural treatment for breast cancer 


New rectal cancer treatment may reduce risk of recurrence, help avoid surgery

No one wants to hear they have cancer or that they need surgery. A new treatment for rectal cancer may be help prevent the need for surgery and reduce a risk of recurrence.

New help for rectal cancer