Tag: Diseases
Your gut bacteria might affect how well GLP-1 drugs work
Bacteria in the gut may influence how GLP-1 receptor agonists work. This could help explain why patients do not respond equally to the same treatment.
Putin back in public after speculation about his health
The Russian president disappeared from public view for nearly two weeks. He has now returned, but the period without visible activities has sparked debate.
Robotic pets linked to shorter hospital stays for dementia patients
A hospital in the United States has tested an unusual method to help elderly people with dementia.
Understanding ALS: Symptoms, causes and disease progression
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, is a serious neurological disease that progressively weakens the body’s muscles. It affects nerve cells in the brain...
Trump’s new health plan would triple former U.S. contributions to WHO
The United States is preparing to spend $2 billion annually on a new health preparedness system.
Oranges doesn’t shorten colds, professor explains
When a cold strikes, many people reach for orange juice in the hope of getting an extra dose of vitamin C. But the question is whether it actually benefits the body.