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Could fat in the pancreas protect against diabetes?

In type 2 diabetes, the quantities of insulin the body produces to regulate blood sugar levels are insufficient.
A new lab-based study suggests a surprising role of fat in maintaining insulin production by the pancreas in conditions of excess sugar.

HIFEM™ TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INCONTINENT PATIENTS

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) represents one of the most prevalent female intimate health issues negatively affecting a patients’ quality of life (QoL).

Causes of Ear Pain and Treatment Options

Ear pain, or earache, can originate from any of the three parts of the ear. Among the three sections in the ear, a person could have outer ear pain, middle ear pain, or inner ear pain.

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LenSx-New Laser Technology for Cataract Surgery

The LenSx laser is an image-guided, high-repetition-rate femtosecond laser that performs the most crucial steps of the cataract surgery with unparalleled precision. It represents the latest development in cataract surgery which is called FLACS (Femto Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery).

HYPONATREMIA

Hyponatremia occurs when the concentration of sodium in your blood is abnormally low. Sodium is an electrolyte, and it helps regulate the amount of water that's in and around your cells.

How much salt should a person eat?

Everyone needs salt for fluid balance and muscle and nerve function. But too much salt is bad for us, we hear. So how much do we need? The human body regulates how much sodium it contains.

Is It Asthma, Allergies or Both?

Allergic rhinitis and asthma are both common conditions. While exact numbers are hard to pin down, it is estimated that 25 million adults and children in the United States have allergic rhinitis and another 25 million have asthma.

The Health Benefits of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a complementary treatment that uses essential oils to enhance relaxation and boost mental sharpness.

WHAT IS THE MCKENZIE METHOD?

Scientific evidence suggest that the majority of pains, of the musculoskeletal system, are of mechanical origin (mechanical pains), which means they are provoked and affected by the mechanical loading that is applied to our body during every day activities (standing, bending, s

ATTENTION NEW CORONAVIRUS (2019-nCoV)

FREQUENT QUESTIONS :

1. What is this new virus ?

FLU VACCINATION HAD BEGUN

According to the Health Ministry announcement first batches of flu vaccines were delivered to Cyprus.

The vaccine is recommended for the following groups: