Combining sauna and exercise lowers cardiovascular disease risk more than just exercise
Eight weeks of regular sauna bathing and exercise was found to be superior to regular exercise alone for the improvement of three major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk…
Epidural nerve block with lidocaine leads to clearance of psoriatic skin lesions
In this novel proof-of-concept study, investigators report in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology on a new approach in treating psoriasis using an epidural nerve block with lidocaine
High blood pressure in pregnancy and low birth weight in newborn babies linked to increased levels of airborne pollutants
Mild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes, a new study of…
Regular consumption of quinoa can help to prevent type 2 diabetes
Regular consumption of quinoa can help to prevent type 2 diabetes. This is the main conclusion of a study led by Diana Díaz Rizzolo, a member of the…
Vaginal microbiota may affect the duration of gestation
Researchers found that vaginal microbiota is a new factor associated with gestational age and the onset of labour.