Tag: Tissue

Dental Care: How to Treat Dental Pain?

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Pain producing causes may be as simple as toothache nitiated by a deep carious tooth or a loose tooth. On the other hand pain may be complicated requiring further investigations. Pain is defined as an unpleasant stimulus which is perceived by the conscious mind. The perception of pain begins upon a process of electro-chemical conductivity from the painful area to the brain. Reaction to pain involves a complex mechanism which is based on age, sex, fatigue, emotional status and the past experiences. Toothache A toothache may be mild, moderate or…

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Fasting may boost stem cell regeneration: study

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Such an intervention could help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy A 24-hour fast may reverse the age-related loss of stem cell function that regenerates new intestinal cells, according to a study. Researchers, including those from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, found that fasting dramatically improves stem cells’ ability to regenerate, in both aged and young mice. In fasting mice, cells begin breaking down fatty acids instead of glucose, a change that stimulates the stem cells to become more regenerative. In the study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell,…

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Nail Abnormalities

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What are nail abnormalities? Healthy nails appear smooth and have consistent coloring. As you age, you may develop vertical ridges, or your nails may be a bit more brittle. This is harmless. Spots due to injury should grow out with the nail. Abnormalities — such as spots, discoloration, and nail separation — can result from injuries to the fingers and hands, viral warts (periungual warts), infections (onychomycosis), and some medications, such as those used for chemotherapy. Certain medical conditions can also change the appearance of your fingernails. However, these changes…

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International Women’s Day 2017: Top 6 Nutrients That Are Essential for Good Health

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By- Tanu Ganguly International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March each year and this year too there are tons of events and activities planned around it. Men and women across the world will raise a toast to the continuing social, cultural and economic achievements of women. What started as a multitude of smaller events and marches in the early 1900s is today a global celebration of the modern woman. 8th March is also celebrated as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. How are women’s bodies…

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