Medicine or food? People with diabetes in Liberia sometimes have to choose between the two

Oct 06, 2023 02:24 am UTC| Health

Diabetes is on the rise globally. Since the 1980s the number of people living with the disease has quadrupled from 108 million to 537 million. This dramatic increase is largely due to the rise in type 2 diabetes and its...

Sandoz Begins Independent Trade on SIX Swiss, Promises Growth in Generics

Oct 05, 2023 07:55 am UTC| Economy Health Business

Sandoz launches as an independent entity on the SIX Swiss Exchange, equipped with a robust credit profile and a bright growth trajectory in the generics and biosimilars industry. Dawn of a New Era The separation from...

Cell death is essential to your health − an immunologist explains when cells decide to die with a bang or take their quiet leave

Oct 05, 2023 03:33 am UTC| Health

Living cells work better than dying cells, right? However, this is not always the case: your cells often sacrifice themselves to keep you healthy. The unsung hero of life is death. While death may seem passive, an...

Three rules for adding weight to your backpack that will boost the benefits of exercise

Oct 02, 2023 08:13 am UTC| Health

Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if youre looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might want to give rucking a try. Rucking is a military term used to describe...

Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50

Oct 02, 2023 06:24 am UTC| Health

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition...

We got the beat: How we perceive rhythm involves neurological processes that control movement

Oct 02, 2023 06:23 am UTC| Health

When you hear a song playing somewhere, you might find yourself tapping your fingers or moving your head to the rhythm. If youre walking, your footsteps may fall in line with the beat. Whether or not youre a musician,...

Creatine supplement may help relieve some long COVID symptoms

Sep 29, 2023 09:13 am UTC| Health

Creatine supplements are popular among fitness enthusiasts. Its no wonder, with research showing it may help improve strength and power, and support recovery between workouts. Given its many benefits, a team of...