13/09/2023

Exploring endometriosis: a surprisingly common disease

Summary: Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory disease affecting one in ten menstruating women. Symptoms include painful menstruation, fatigue and infertility, which impacts day-to-day life, personal relationships and work productivity. Diagnosis can be a long and tricky process, but improvements made in imaging technology could reduce invasive diagnostic procedures. Treatment options include hormonal birth control as medication, other hormone treatment […]

Nicolina Zjacic Health and Medicine 0 9 min read
02/08/2023

Will honey improve your cough?

Summary: There is no strong evidence supporting the efficacy of many over-the-counter cough medications.  Research suggests that honey may be beneficial and can be tried as a home remedy to relieve acute cough in children, however, the studies have limitations. Honey might help by soothing throat irritation and inflammation. Children younger than one-year-old should not be served honey due to […]

Hana Zdimerova Health and Medicine 0 6 min read
21/06/2023

Study drugs – can we enhance our performance?

Summary: Substances that act to enhance cognitive activity fall under the term “nootropics” and comprise a wide array of compounds with diverse effects on the brain. Global increase in cognitive pharmaceutical doping among students poses a health concern. Nootropics might affect cognitive function directly (tweaking chemical messengers or neurons in the brain) or indirectly (via the blood circulatory system or […]

Jeremy Yeoh Health and Medicine 0 4 min read
07/06/2023

How do social media affect our mental health?

Summary: Social media have become an integral part of our lives.  Researchers have recently become concerned with the potential negative impact of social media on mental health. Scientific studies have demonstrated the negative effects that social media can have on attention span, cognitive processes and sleep patterns. Mitigation strategies such as limits on screen time and digital detoxes can help […]

Viviana D'Otolo Health and Medicine 0 4 min read
24/05/2023

Why is prenatal vaccination against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) important?

Summary: Even though prenatal vaccination against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) is not mandatory, it is recommended. Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis are very dangerous diseases for children because their immune systems aren’t yet fully developed. DTaP vaccination during pregnancy is very effective at preventing Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis in children less than 2 months old. Even though vaccines are important […]

Kamil Wolanin Health and Medicine 0 6 min read
27/02/2023

Is there a relationship between acne and diet?

Summary:  Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people globally. Although acne mainly manifests itself through the appearance of pimples on the skin, its psychological effects are often underestimated. While genetics, hormones, and bacteria are the primary causes of acne, clinicians are still debating whether diet plays a role in acne outbreaks. Since 1969, scientists have been […]

Viviana D'Otolo Health and Medicine 0 4 min read