Lower respiratory tract infections are among the most common diseases in developed countries. Although scientists and doctors believe that most of these infections are caused by viruses, there is no clear answer to the question of whether antibiotics are effective in combating these infections.
Everyone knows that Botox injections help get rid of wrinkles and smooth out the skin. But, as it turns out, Botox has another useful property - it can help in the treatment of mental illnesses.
Ahead of the New Year holidays, a team of scientists from the University of California warns that overeating can harm your health by disrupting the so-called "eating clock."
Researchers have discovered three genetic variations that affect insulin production. The results of their work are published in the scientific journal Nature Genetics. This research by scientists was aimed at studying genes that have a significant impact on the secretion of the hormone insulin.
Everyone knows that excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health, but as it turns out, a small dose of alcohol can have a downright life-saving effect. This was proven by 77-year-old Bristol resident Ronald Eldom.
A study by researchers at the University of Connecticut challenges the prevailing belief that people with high cholesterol should not eat eggs. Experts believe that eggs have a beneficial effect on blood lipid levels.
