People with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes is bound to have a significantly shorter life expectancy, according to a British study published in “JAMA” – which can be shortened by as much as 15 years for people in their 60s, who suffer from both diseases. For the study, the team at the University Read more about Diabetes combined with heart disease shortens life expectancy[…]
Low testosterone levels appears to be associated with an increased likelihood of depression in men, according to a US study published in the “Journal of Sexual Medicine”. Men referred to a specialist for borderline testosterone levels had much higher rates of depression and depressive symptoms than those of the general population. For the study, Read more about Men with borderline low testosterone are more prone to depression[…]
In just a day, says Ahava Emunah Lange, her online friends convinced obdurate US drug firm Tesaro to release information she desperately needs for further treatment. Within 24 hours, an Israeli cancer victim vanquished a multinational drug company, marshaling social media to persuade the firm to release information vital to her further treatment. And, said Read more about How social media helped an Israeli cancer victim beat big pharma[…]