Both enteral and parenteral nutrition support should be managed by a multiprofessional team to ensure the correct choice and minimize…
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious global health problem. It begins early in life during the preschool years, and, for many,…
Pathophysiology and aetiology and medical consequences of obesity
The World Health Organization has classified obesity as an epidemic. Obesity (defined by body mass index) substantially increases a patient’s…
A study reveals that a large part of the population is not able to breathe properly
Muscle co-contraction is a strategy used commonly in elderly people to increase their stability. Co-contraction involves the simultaneous contraction of…
Spending dips on health care for the Medicare elderly
Health care spending among the Medicare population age 65 and older has slowed dramatically since 2005, and as much as…
Mindfulness and sleep can reduce exhaustion in entrepreneurs
When entrepreneurs are feeling exhausted but can’t afford the time for adequate sleep, they may be able to replenish their…
What drives patients to use medical marijuana: Mostly chronic pain
A new study seeks to understand whether people are using medical cannabis for evidence-based reasons.
Women’s brains appear three years younger than men’s
Women’s brains appear to be three years younger than men’s of the same age, according to a new study on…
OxyContin reformulation to curb opioid abuse led to hepatitis C surge, study finds
Public health officials have blamed the shift from prescription opioids to injectable heroin as a cause of the rise in…
Chemists harness power of light to tackle asymmetrical molecules
Researchers have found a way to turn a ‘left-handed’ molecule into a ‘right-handed’ one — a process that could have…