Medical Conditions Archives - Page 14 of 44

22 February 202022 February 2020

Carbonated drinks and packaged fruit juices cause dental enamel erosion

In December 2018 researchers from India and Saudi Arabia published their study to assess the erosive potential of twenty beverages on teeth. A total of 8 carbonated drinks and 12 … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

The erosive potential of soy beverages on dental enamel appears to be lower than non-soy based beverages

In July 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the erosive potential of soy-based beverages in comparison to fruit juices of the … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

A single dose of beetroot juice can lower systolic blood pressure, but the effects are comparatively short-lived and do not persist over the course of the same day

In February 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of nitrate in beetroot juice on blood pressure levels. A total of 15 … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

Physical activity during pregnancy and in the post-natal period appears to reduce the risk of post-natal depression

In September 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between physical activity during pregnancy, the puerperium (the 6 weeks after childbirth … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

Women meeting the physical activity recommendation of over 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week during pregnancy appear to have a lower risk of post-natal depression compared to women who are not active during pregnancy

In August 2018 researchers from Norway published the results of their study to assess whether physical activity during pregnancy had any effect on post-natal depression. A total of 643 pregnant … Read more

21 February 202021 February 2020

There appears to be an imbalance in the gut microbiome in individuals with Sjogren’s syndrome, more so than in individuals with dry eye syndrome

In February 2020 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to assess the composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with Sjogren’s syndrome and dry eye syndrome. … Read more

20 February 202020 February 2020

Dietary ginger taken by individuals with diabetes type 2 may significantly improve HbA1c levels

In March 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of dietary ginger on fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels in individuals … Read more

20 February 202020 February 2020

Air freshener sprays may contain chemicals not listed on the product label which can cause irritation and other health problems in susceptible individuals

In November 2019 researchers from the UAE published the results of their study to ascertain whether there were compounds in air freshener sprays that had not been disclosed on the … Read more

20 February 202021 February 2020

Given that the benefit of taking paracetamol for relief of osteoarthritic joint pain is uncertain and potential safety issues have been raised, more careful consideration concerning its use is required

In April 2019 researchers from the UK, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland published their review on the benefits and harm of using paracetamol for osteoarthritic pain. Paracetamol is generally recommended for … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Frequent exposure to the light spectrum produced by flashes when taking selfies may cause skin damage and increase the rate of skin aging

In December 2018 researchers from Iran published their review on whether light from smartphones and light produced when taking selfies can cause premature aging and wrinkles. As a result of … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Dietary supplementation taken by older individuals may reduce the risk of some chronic diseases although it would be unwise to assume that they are all effective and safe to use

In November 2018 researchers from France published their review on dietary supplement intake in the elderly. They stated that studies in older people using multivitamin supplements long-term had shown a … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Music therapy has been shown to be beneficial in individuals with dementia, schizophrenia, depression, social anxiety, post-natal depression and in those with post-traumatic stress disorder

In December 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of music therapy in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. An analysis of … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

There is a need to increase the accessibility of support services for men following pregnancy/neonatal loss

In January 2020 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature which was undertaken to gain an understanding of a father’s grief following a miscarriage or stillbirth, … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

Fathers appear to experience less intense and enduring levels of psychological outcomes than women following stillbirth or a neonatal death, but are more likely to engage in avoidance and coping behaviours such as increased alcohol consumption

In December 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess men’s experiences of grief and loss following stillbirth and neonatal death. The researchers … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

First-time fathers would like to receive better preparation for fatherhood

In September 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to develop an understanding of men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood, their mental health and wellbeing needs. Information … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

Better preparation for fatherhood, and support for couple relationships during the transition to parenthood, may give the first time father a better experience and contribute to a better adjustment and improved mental wellbeing

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess first time fathers’ experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and … Read more

5 February 20205 February 2020

Listening to music during pregnancy may increase levels of wellbeing and reduce symptoms of postnatal depression in the first 3 months after giving birth

In July 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether listening to music during pregnancy is associated with lower levels of postnatal depression and … Read more

5 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music before and/or after labour can improve the mental, emotional and physical state of the mother, as well as improving the sense of connection with their baby

In September 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the feasibility of implementing bedside music therapy to reduce stress and anxiety, provide emotional support, … Read more

4 February 20204 February 2020

Listening to music may reduce anxiety levels during pregnancy

In November 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of the medical scientific literature to to assess whether listening to music during pregnancy reduced anxiety levels. The researchers stated that … Read more

4 February 20204 February 2020

Exposure to different household pollutants during pregnancy may increase the risk of hyperactivity in children

In October 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess whether exposure to household pollutants during pregnancy is associated with ADHD-like behaviour in children. A total … Read more