Health

Breast cancers are still among the most pervasive and deadly cancer types known to humanity. Despite all the research done to combat them, they remain a prominent cause of death, especially among women in Western countries.

The majority of 20th-century cancer research and medicine saw therapeutic strategies that were mainly directed at either eradicating tumor masses through surgery, killing them with radiation or targeting them with drugs to stop them from growing. This ‘cut, burn or poison’ outlook has had some success in about half of all cancer patients.

Cannabis seems to be undergoing a revolution in an increasing number of countries worldwide. Last year, for example, it was illegal in Canada but now, small-scale possession, the use, and cultivation of the plant’s products are now sanctioned by the government. Cannabis – also known as marijuana – has also been made legal in Venezuela.

Hypertension, or increased blood pressure, is a potent driver of cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerosis and heart disease. It can also be a serious condition in itself that may have the ability to affect mortality and life quality.

Most good cappuccinos come with a dusting of cocoa powder to coat their top layers of steamed milk. This convention of barista work is intended to give the drink the aroma of chocolate, but not necessarily the flavor. Therefore, it may be considered a waste of good cocoa beans!

Microplastics have already been found in birds, fish, and whales, so it should come as no surprise that they have now been discovered in humans! Scientists have found small particles, better known as microplastics, everywhere from the oceans, the air, bottled water, beer, to even table salt.

Tobacco consumption can result in one of the world’s most common substance disorders. It is also associated with hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths per year. Tobacco addiction, also known as tobacco use disorder, also affects a high proportion of people who try it once. Many people who try to recover from the addiction relapse into tobacco use, even after successfully abstaining from it, for some time.

Today (October 18, 2018) marks the second day on which adults in Canada can openly smoke cannabis without the fear of prosecution. The ownership and use of the drug are now legal in the country. This is seen as a positive move by ‘pro-weed’ campaigners and also by some of the country's businesses.

Blood tests are used for the diagnosis of a range of disorders and conditions, from diabetes to kidney disease, and possibly even Alzheimer’s in the near future.

Winter is a particularly pressing time for hospitals. Not only are people possibly more likely to slip, fall or injure themselves due to the worsening conditions, but they also may be hospitalized with severe conditions of the respiratory tract as the temperatures fall.

Physical activity has tons of well-documented benefits, ranging from increased heart and immune system health to improved brain function and healthier aging.

Heart failure is a relatively common emergency medical event, which can have a considerable impact on the life quality of patients, and on the resources required as a result. These negative effects can be made even worse, however, by complications that arise as a result of heart failure, even after it has been treated. In addition, some types of heart failure are associated with poorer outcomes compared to others.