Monitoring of Wastewater for Public Health Purposes
Wastewater testing is a low-cost method for Latin American and Caribbean countries to improve their detection, diagnosis, control, and monitoring systems for viruses that cause…
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Suppression of Tumor Spread
One of the reasons cancer is so difficult to treat is the way it manipulates our immune system to work against us. Treatment kills some…
A New Method of Attacking Herpesviruses has been Discovered
Herpesvirus, any virus in the Herpesviridae family. These viruses are pathogenic (cause disease) in a wide range of animals, including humans, monkeys, birds, frogs, and…
Study Revealed how HIV Replicates in the Human Body
HIV infects a type of white blood cell called a T-helper cell, which is part of the body’s immune system (also called a CD4 cell).…
Sleep Deprivation can Triple the Risk of developing Heart Disease
Sleep allows the body to rest and recharge, and it is essential for nearly all aspects of physical health. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can contribute…
Children who are Overweight are Prone to Heart Problems
Obesity in children is a complicated health issue. It occurs when a child’s weight is significantly higher than the normal or healthy weight for his…
Obesity may raise the Risk of Certain Female Reproductive Problems
Obesity and overweight are on the rise and have become a worldwide epidemic. Obesity has a negative impact on all systems, including reproductive health. Obesity…
A Link between High Blood Pressure and Diabetes has been Discovered
High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause or worsen many diabetes complications, including diabetic eye disease and kidney disease. Most diabetics will develop high blood pressure,…
Telehealth Makes a Great Difference in Areas where Mental Health Care is Scarce
People with PTSD and/or bipolar disorder who live in rural areas responded well to telehealth-based telepsychiatry, though those who received local psychotherapy completed more sessions.…
Tracing Sperm in Natural Gel of Sperm could lead to new Contraceptive Methods
No contraceptive method is perfect, and scientists are constantly looking for safer, more effective alternatives. Researchers have discovered a method to trap sperm in its…
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