Kategori: Health

Researchers from McGill University have discovered that the way people sit during the day can affect not only their spinal health but also their mood and decision-making process. In a study involving approximately 200 people, it was found that participants who sat upright felt more positive and were better at balancing risk and reward. The…

A new study published in the United States has found that the walking speed of individuals over 80 years old may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The study, which examined the health records of approximately 5,000 people over 80, found that a rapid walking pace can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive impairment. The…

A patient in Erzurum has finally undergone a successful kidney transplant after a nearly 17-year wait, with the 9th attempt proving to be the charm. Mustafa Öztürk, who had been waiting for a kidney transplant for approximately 17 years, had previously had 8 potential kidney matches, but each time, the transplant was unable to proceed…

To facilitate access to preventive healthcare services, the Ministry of Health has launched the Remote Patient Assessment System (UHDS) application in Healthy Life Centers across 81 provinces. With this system, citizens can create direct appointments for active branches through the Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS). Individuals who create appointments can have video consultations with healthcare…

Three suspected cases of tularemia, also known as 'rabbit fever', have been detected in Suffolk County, New York. Authorities have warned citizens to be cautious as the disease is usually spread through the bites of infected ticks or flies. Tularemia is an infection caused by the Francisella tularensis bacterium. The disease is most commonly spread…

Alondra Sierra, a 26-year-old woman, had a small mole on her forehead that she ignored for years. Despite noticing the mole growing and darkening, she didn't seek medical attention until 2022, when she received the shocking diagnosis: stage 4 melanoma. The diagnosis revealed that the disease had been rapidly progressing in her body for three…

The excessive consumption of fructose, a sugar commonly known as fruit sugar, has been viewed as 'natural' and harmless for a long time. However, new research reveals that it may be associated with various chronic health problems, ranging from fatty liver disease to type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, and heart diseases. Fructose is not only…

In a shocking incident in England, a stress toy left on a window sill exploded and burned the foot of 12-year-old Avyaan Narula. The child underwent a skin graft operation due to severe burns caused by the hot liquid. On the day of the incident, the popular stress toy, known as a NeeDoh cube, was…

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong found that brisk interval walking can be effective in reducing belly fat and improving cardiovascular fitness, even when done just once a week. The study suggests that this type of exercise can produce similar results to exercising three times a week. The study involved 315 overweight and centrally…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the largest in the country's history. As of July 30, the WHO reported 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths, with a mortality rate of approximately 44%. The current outbreak is attributed to the Bundibugyo…