A risk factor is something that influences our chances developing a disease. There are a mix of risk factors for Alzheimer’s, some that we cannot control like our age and genetics, and some that we ...

Addison’s disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder that occurs when the body doesn’t make enough of two hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol is an ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. A recent analysis from Monash University found cases of silicosis have risen at a drastic rate in ...

Long-term space radiation exposure poses significant health risks, including cancer and acute radiation sickness. A new approach, MitoMars, explores replacing damaged mitochondria in astronauts to ...

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can lead to blood in bowel movements. It can also change the frequency and color of poop. Medications, diets, and lifestyle changes ...

Introduction: Sickness presenteeism—working despite being ill—is influenced by work demands, personal circumstances, and socio-demographic factors. This study investigates the prevalence of sickness ...

(Gray News) - A 26-year-old woman in England died by suicide after her mother said she was struggling with severe pregnancy sickness with no relief. Susan Cronshaw told ITV News that her daughter ...

At least 1,318 people have exhibited symptoms and 53 have died, the WHO said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring an unknown disease that has killed dozens in ...

With Graves’ disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid — the small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck — which then triggers an increase in thyroid hormones. The result is an overactive ...

Sickness absence during a disciplinary process is the top FAQ in September 2024's top HR questions on Brightmine.

The face's expressions can change with Parkinson's disease, and facial masking (also called masked facies, or hypomimia) occurs in roughly half to 70% of all people diagnosed with the ...

Recent studies have found that consuming common emulsifiers is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Other research seems to show why: The substances change ...