Showing posts with label Diagnosis. Show all posts
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Triglycerides and cholesterol, what's the difference?

Triglycerides and cholesterol, what's the difference?
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Triglycerides and cholesterol, what's the difference? - Heart health depends on cholesterol levels. While in addition to keeping cholesterol, you also need to control triglyceride levels. Then what is the difference between triglycerides and cholesterol? Check out more as reported by the Health Me Up below.

Definition

Triglycerides are compounds present in foods and blood plasma. Triglycerides are a source of energy and as triglycerides into the body through food, the shape can turn into fat cells if it is not transferred into energy. So basically, the body needs triglycerides to produce energy.

Difference

As already mentioned, triglycerides are a source for protein. While cholesterol is needed to form a cell. Both are equally important for the body, as long as the amount is not excessive. Someone had normal cholesterol levels should be no more than 150 mg / dL, especially for people with heart disease.

Excess

If excessive amount of triglycerides, the fat cells can clog blood vessels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke). Excess triglycerides also affect the performance of the pancreas.

Control

So how to keep your triglyceride levels remain balanced? From now on, less fatty foods, stop consuming alcohol, lose weight, exercise diligently, and avoid sugary products that have high or purified.

Thus explanation of triglycerides. In addition to cholesterol, a compound that also need to be monitored to maintain overall body health.

Less vitamin D scaled physical abilities in old age

Less vitamin D scaled physical abilities in old age
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Less vitamin D scaled physical abilities in old age - Not getting enough vitamin D can cause health problems in old age. A study showed that elderly people with vitamin D deficiency had physical function problems such as difficulty walking around the house than people who consume enough vitamin D.

"Seniors who have low levels of vitamin D have problems such as difficulty moving body functions. They will experience a decline in function of the body with age," said lead researcher Evelien Sohl of the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, as reported by NBC News.

Researchers revealed that about 90 percent of seniors lack of vitamin D. Though vitamin D helps maintain muscle and bone health and prevent bone loss such as osteoporosis. Vitamin D can be obtained from sunlight or foods such as oily fish, mushrooms, eggs, milk.

These results were found after researchers observed 762 people aged 65 to 88 years and 597 men aged 55 to 65 years. They were observed for six years and questioned about the activity and the level of vitamin D in the blood.

Researchers found that the first group of seniors, low levels of vitamin D lead to an increased risk of physical problems as much as 1.7 times more while in the younger group doubled. Researchers also found that problems began to emerge after three years in the oldest group and six years in the younger group.

Lovers of spicy food is the type of thrill seeker

Lovers of spicy food is the type of thrill seeker
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Lovers of spicy food is the type of thrill seeker - Not everyone likes spicy food. But why would anyone be willing to torture her to eat foods that cause the burning sensation?

A study reported in the Institute of Food Technologists conference also revealed the reason. According to researchers, the reason why someone could really like spicy food is due to the nature of the person, especially if he is a thrill seeker type.

The study conducted by Nadia precisely Byrnes and his team of Penn State University. They involved 184 respondents aged 18-45 years using test Arnett Inventory of Sensation Seeking (AISs).

AISs itself is a test to find how high a person's desire to try new things at risk. For example, "I am married to a foreigner would be nice," or "When listening to music, I like it if the volume is hardened."

Respondents were then given food containing capsaicin - the pungent component of chili - and asked how their love with the food.

As a result, respondents who claimed to like spicy food does have high test scores AISs. While those who do not like spicy foods actually have lower test scores AISs.

"That is, a burning sensation and a feeling like the sensation will be interrelated. Increasingly painful, more and more people should not like it. But not everyone is like that," Byrnes said, as quoted by Medical Daily.

Meanwhile, the researchers added that a number of factors about how one starts like eating spicy foods also need to be analyzed. Because most people are probably used to love as a child due to parental influence, and some others like it because of trial and error.

Men lower the obesity gene in children and grandchildren

Men lower the obesity gene in children and grandchildren
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Men lower the obesity gene in children and grandchildren - Parents not only inherit property or valuables but also genes, good or bad. Like the obesity gene to be passed on father to his children and grandchildren.

Recent research has revealed that fathers who are obese and have a weight problem will pass on the issue of children and grandchildren. The researcher explains that this is related to the father's weight at conception takes place.

Researchers found a 'signaling molecules' on the father's sperm is obese. Signaling molecules can be reduced in children and lead to weight problems like obesity, as well as other issues related to it, such as diabetes. Worse, the gene is not only relegated to children, but also likely lowered the grandchildren or future generations.

Decrease obesity gene is valid both for girls or boys. Even so researchers from the University of Adelaide explains that girls are more at risk than men. Even if children have a healthy lifestyle and eating healthy foods, they are still at risk due to genes passed down by their father.

"Circumstances alter molecules in sperm father. Dad's sperm that obesity has a program that makes the embryo susceptible to obesity and metabolic diseases when they grow up. For girls, the risk may be higher for overweight or obese," said lead researcher Dr. Tod Fullston , as reported by the Daily Mail.

As for the risk of diabetes, equal probability levels in girls and boys, and were less likely to be passed on to grandchildren. Even so, the risk of diabetes is still going down even though the father did not show symptoms of diabetes.

Flat shoes with high heels is just as dangerous?

Flat shoes with high heels is just as dangerous?
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Flat shoes with high heels is just as dangerous? - Flat shoes are one of the most popular types of shoes. In addition to a simple form, this shoe is considered more comfortable than high heels. If explored more deeply, it turns out these shoes as dangerous as high heels!

As reported by the Genius of Beauty, orthopedic experts suggested that the girl does not wear flat shoes every day. Therefore, put on the shoes every day was as dangerous as wearing high heels.

According to experts, thin soles on shoes can reduce foot flat. When you walk in these shoes, the muscles, tendons, blood vessels and joints have tripled load. Real consequences when wearing flat shoes are cramps, muscle pain, back pain, knee and foot problems are curved. It could be worse with age.

To avoid this, you do not need to get rid of all your flat shoes. Do not use flat shoes every day. The experts advise, should you buy a shoe with a low heel about 2-3 cm to support your foot comfort.

Increasing number of infertile men, right?

Increasing number of infertile men, right?
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Increasing number of infertile men, right? - On a routine conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, some health experts argue about the issues 'sperm crisis' that happened during the last few years.

The debate is not without reason. Because a previous study from France found that sperm concentration was decreased to 30 percent between the years 1989-2005.

Not only that, several studies from Europe also mentioned, during the last 15 years the men aged 18-25 decreased sperm count.

Europe is not even the only continent that worried about the decline in the number of sperm in the male population. In the United States, some data suggest that the men there were experiencing similar problems.

Based on that, the researchers began to question, 'Is it true that the number of male infertility is increasing?'

If there is truly a problem 'sperm crisis', health experts are increasingly worried. Because infertility is not the only problem faced by each partner.

As reported by Mother Nature Network, sperm count is an indication of men's health. If sperm has decreased the number, it is not impossible men have certain health implications.

Some causes of the decline in sperm counts is exposure to pesticides or chemicals such as BPA, lifestyle, obesity, drug addiction and drug abuse, or even poison the men received when they were still in his mother's womb.

Eyes brilliant brain healthy sign!

Eyes brilliant brain healthy sign!
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Eyes brilliant brain healthy sign! - Eye care not only window. But also can tell about your health? Do not believe? Check out more reviews of the following as reported by Fox News.

A study in Psychological Science found blood vessels in the back of the eye can reveal the health of your brain. The scientists found those with more veins have poor IQ in middle age. Other factors such as smoking, diabetes or social and economic status has no effect.

According to Shalev, author of the study, the blood vessels of the eye reflects the condition of your brain because the size, structure and function is similar. "The blood vessels develop from the same cells with the blood vessels in the brain," said Shalev.

Previous research has linked the size of the blood vessels in the eye with the risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke. The study was conducted in the elderly. But it could also be done in children, the result even more obvious.

Then Shalev added, retinal imaging can detect changes to a high risk of heart disease. Changes in the eye from time to time, especially in middle age may indicate a health problem. If not, change can happen without being noticed. Because of health problems do not display symptoms until a long time.

Hernia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments

Hernia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
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Hernia: Causes, symptoms, and treatments - Hernia occurs when a weakened abdominal muscle layers. Consequently, muscle or fat can 'fall' and form a bulge. Usually the groin area is the location of the hernia.

Then what is the cause of this disease? Check out the explanation, as quoted from the Health Me Up follows.

Cause

Groin is a potential weak point in humans, especially men. Crotch because they are the testicles carry sperm. Meanwhile, some of the causes of hernia are:
  • Increased pressure in the abdomen
  • The existence of a weak spot in the abdominal wall
  • The combination of both symptoms
  • Excessive straining during bowel movements
  • Heavy lifting
  • The presence of fluid in the abdomen
  • gestation
  • Overweight
  • Cough or sneeze too hard
Symptom

Some cases of hernia does not cause any symptoms. Maybe there is a bulge in the groin, especially when you're standing, coughing, or tense. However, some obvious symptoms are:
  • The existence of a bulge in the groin
  • Burning sensation and pain around the bulge
  • Discomfort in the groin when bending or lifting
  • Heavy or dragging sensation in the groin
Treatment

Most cases are treated with the hernia surgery. For example, by surgery to strengthen the abdominal wall. That way, the muscles in the abdominal wall can support the weight better and prevent hernia recurrence.

Hernia is commonly found in men and the children, but did not rule women also have a similar risk.

Sudden increase risk of cesarean childbirth complications

Sudden increase risk of cesarean childbirth complications
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Sudden increase risk of cesarean childbirth complications - Women who gave birth by caesarean section are known to be at risk for sudden develop complications when they become pregnant again in the future. Risk of complications in childbirth increased by 12 percent.

Caesarean procedure done when a sudden childbirth experience complications during pregnancy. This process can damage the blood supply to the uterus and lead to a high risk of complications. So far a woman can perform three types of caesarean section. The first is due to forced and sudden, the second is at the request of the mother, and three on the advice of a doctor.

Caesar made with a known plan not too risky for the mother and baby. However, mothers who gave birth by Caesarean section were asked to wait a long time before having another child. The longest is the mothers who gave birth by Caesarean section on his own.

Researchers then find out the effect of cesarean section on maternal health and the possibility of complications in the future. They used data from 800,000 mothers over 30 years in Denmark. The result, they found that mothers who gave birth by Caesarean section have a higher risk of complications. However, caesarean birth mother suddenly at highest risk.

Women who choose to perform caesarean without a medical reason such as endangering the lives of mothers and babies are usually more difficult to get pregnant again. The researcher explained that the trend of this kind are usually chosen by women who are elderly and do not want to have many children.

Patrick O'Brien of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists explain that women should be aware of this increased risk. But not to worry too much, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Surprisingly, the researchers also found that women who undergo cesarean section increased risk of blood clots and infection. They are also more difficult to establish a relationship with the child. In addition, babies born by Caesarean section have a higher risk of death in the first months than babies born normally.

This is because other people are bitten by mosquitoes

This is because other people are bitten by mosquitoes
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This is because other people are bitten by mosquitoes - Certainly very annoying if you frequently bitten body. Your body will itch even get blisters due to scratching. Mosquitoes are often arise at any time, especially in a darkened room. But there are other reasons that make you bitten by mosquitoes. What is it? Check out his review below as reported by Reader Digest.

Mosquitoes like people who sweat

You think mosquitoes are interested because you are sweet blood. You are wrong. That's because the carbon dioxide produced. The harder you breathe, the more you emit CO2, so you are more attractive to mosquitoes.

Additionally sweat with a towel dry immediately to avoid mosquitoes surrounded. Because mosquitoes can take the chemicals present in human sweat.

Like beer?

After you drink beer, there are chemical changes in your skin and lure mosquitoes to bite.

Smelly feet

According to scientists, foot odor makes mosquitoes like to bite you. Therefore Wash feet so as not to be bitten.

Pregnant

Pregnant women emits more carbon dioxide da stomach has a higher temperature. Therefore mosquitoes also like to target pregnant women.

No wonder it if mosquitoes are targeting humans. Therefore you must always keep the cleanliness.

Maternal depression make children vulnerable obesity

Maternal depression make children vulnerable obesity
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Maternal depression make children vulnerable obesity - In addition to an effect on mental health, depression suffered by a mother can also affect the health of her child. A study at Children's Hospital, Montefiore showed that mothers who are depressed are more likely to have children who are overweight or obese

"This suggests that depression not only affects the mental state of the child, but also their physical health," said lead researcher Dr. Rachel Gross, as reported by the NY Daily News.

This study found that children who have depressed mothers are more likely to eat out, skip breakfast, or dinner with their families. Moreover, children are also much less play and less time sleeping.

Gross found that mothers often experience depression should immediately see a doctor and discuss the situation with their child's doctor. Children who are overweight are likely to become obese adults.

In addition to immediately deal with depression, the mother should pay more attention to their children's health by taking children to sports or supervise the food consumed by their children.

Aggressive children tend to become alcoholics as a teenager

Aggressive children tend to become alcoholics as a teenager
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Aggressive children tend to become alcoholics as a teenager - Children are less likely to become alcoholics it can be seen from their behavior as a child. Research shows that children who have behavioral problems when aged under five years were more likely to be alcoholics as a teenager.

Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University study used data involving 12 647 participants were observed when they were aged six and 69 months, and by the time they are 15 years old.

Researchers found that children who have bad behavior when he was a toddler is more likely closer to alcohol when they were teenagers. Some of these behaviors, including hyperactivity, childish levels, and aggressive. However, it was not only badly behaved children at risk is close to alcohol as adults. Children who are too happy to socialize too risky.

"Parents should be vigilant about this," said lead researcher Danielle Dick, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Many researchers who observed the use of alcohol in adolescents and more focused on teens and adults. But Dick found teens are not the same as a blank paper. Their behavior certainly has much affected since childhood.

Dick believes this discovery could provide information that parents use to prevent their children close to alcohol. If you find bad behavior in children as a child, parents can take preventive actions so that the child is not related to alcohol or sex as a teenager and adult.

Working at night increase the risk of infertility in women

Working at night increase the risk of infertility in women
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Working at night increase the risk of infertility in women - A recent study says that women who work at night have a hard-risk children or barren to 80 percent.

Not only that, an erratic work schedule could endanger women's health. Including the risk of miscarriage, fertility problems, and menstrual irregularities.

Women who are shift workers also reported a two-fold risk of infertility or difficulty conceiving for a year.

A total of 100 thousand women involved in the study. According to researchers, the actual work schedule is not the only factor that endanger women's health. However, the effect of work schedules that ultimately give rise to the threat of disease in women.

"Working at night means to change the rhythm of the body, irregular sleep schedules, chaotic production of hormones, lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits," said researcher Dr. Linden Stocker was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.

Other factors that also increase the risk of infertility is obesity. Although the egg donor recipients get it from a woman whose body was slim, chances of getting pregnant if obese women tend to be low.

In addition to infertility and miscarriage, previous studies have also mentioned that working at night increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in women.

10 habits that increase the risk of sudden death

10 habits that increase the risk of sudden death
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10 habits that increase the risk of sudden death - No one could have guessed when death will arrive. But some habits can increase the risk of sudden death. What is it? Listen more, as reported by the following RocketNews24.

Cycling on busy roads

According to research from Belgium, pedal cycling is healthy. But doing in the middle of a busy street area is dangerous to health because of pollution.

Constipation and straining

Do not force yourself to push when constipated. Because muscles can become strained and trigger high blood pressure. The worst effects, straining can make attacks of life-threatening heart attack.

Excessive consumption of coffee and alcohol

Coffee has many health benefits. Likewise, the alcohol of wine. However, if consumed in excess, can increase blood pressure and make you develop heart failure.

Depression

Mental issues impacting bad for the heart rate. If depression is left, the body of hypertension and the risk of fatal heart attack.

Eating and drinking excessive

Greedy is one of the habits that can increase the risk of sudden death. Because overeating makes blood pressure rise as it takes to digest food quickly.

Excessive fuck

Making love is an intimate activity is fun and healthy. But do it in excess can create a burst blood pressure being too happy.

Consuming illegal drugs

People who consume cocaine and 23 times more likely to die of a heart attack. Anyway without further explained, drugs and illegal drugs is lethal to the body.

Active and passive smoking

Cases of sudden death due to smoking are extremely rare. However, both active and passive smokers suffer long-term health problems that strike unexpectedly.

Eating sweet foods, spicy, or salty excessive

The three types of food that tastes sweet, spicy, or salty is toxic to the body if consumed in excess. So limit your intake of all three in order to maintain health.

Lazy

Excessive habit of sitting at home or in the office to make your metabolism decreases, blood vessels clot, and trigger a heart attack. So it should not be too lazy to move every day.

That's the habits that can increase the risk of sudden death. Change all become more healthful lifestyle to lower the risk.

Watch out, turns dishwasher full of mushrooms!

Watch out, turns dishwasher full of mushrooms!
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Watch out, turns dishwasher full of mushrooms! - Turns dishwasher is the perfect nest for dangerous mold to grow, according to new research.

Because the temperature is warm and humid, do not be surprised if the dishwasher into place Exophiala yeast, Rhodotorula, and Candida parapsilosis to breed. The fungus was reported to be harmful to human health.

Research in the journal Medical Mycology was precisely found that dishwashers in the world containing at least 62 percent of the fungus. If inhaled, the fungus can multiply colonies in the lungs, causing infection, and very difficult to treat.

As reported by the Daily Mail, the people who take antibiotics, have a low immune system and diabetes are most at risk of skin infections and lung result of the fungus.

The good news, there are effective ways to reduce the amount of harmful fungi in the dishwasher. The trick is to clean the dishwasher by using a mixture of baking soda, vinegar, and bleach clothing.

Once a month, the dishwasher racks are also advised to be removed and washed with hot water. Once completely dry, new dishwasher racks should be installed again.

Do you also use a dishwasher at home? If so, then do not get lazy to clean it!

Trypophobia, phobia of small holes

Trypophobia, phobia of small holes
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Trypophobia, phobia of small holes - Lately a lot of people talk about trypophobia or phobia of small holes. But you know, in these conditions in the medical field does not actually exist. So what is it trypophobia?

According to Urban Dictionary, is defined as the fear of trypophobia small hole or asymmetrical shape that makes a person feel itchy and tingling all over his body and feeling uncomfortable.

Some images such as honeycomb, lotus seeds, coral, bubbles, or fungus also referred to as an object that can trigger trypophobia on someone.

The word itself trypophobia discovered since 2005 which is a combination of the words trypo (Greek) which means the hole and phobias. Even so, in fact, the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders does not recognize the condition as a real phobia.

Meanwhile, who is a psychologist Martin Antony of Ryerson University in Toronto also mentioned that medical experts generally avoid using words from Latin or Greek to name a disease.

However, Antony did not wonder if a lot of people claim to suffer trypophobia directly after seeing the pictures with lots of small holes. According to him, the fear of someone actually can come from anywhere.

"Fear and disgust is contagious. Technically, almost all of the things that trigger disgust reactions usually also raises the fear of a disease," said Antony, as quoted from Popular Science.

Antony went on to explain that the most likely repulsion arising from the hole saw is full of objects subconscious reaction that occurs because of a fear of a particular disease. Examples conditions chickenpox scars that make the skin of small spots pretty nasty.

If you also feel a trypophobia, try to eliminate any negative thoughts about it. Then you are claiming normal and fine, do not force other friends to see images with a lot of holes.

As for you who do not know or are curious, you should not try to googling and typing 'trypophobia' in the search field. Trust me, it's nasty.

Lack of sleep makes teenagers prefer junk food consumption

Lack of sleep makes teenagers prefer junk food consumption
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Lack of sleep makes teenagers prefer junk food consumption - Sleep was not only related to physical fitness, but also deals with the selection of food, especially in adolescents. A study showed that teens who stay up late and not getting enough sleep would rather eat junk food than healthy food dna fruits.

"Teens who sleep less are not only eating more junk food, they also consume less healthy foods," said lead researcher Lauren Hale of Stony Brook University School of Medicine, as reported by U.S. News.

Hale explained that the results of this study not only shows how sleep can affect health, but also how sleep affects adolescent food choices as well as the nutrients consumed by them. The results obtained after the researchers analyzed data from 13,000 teenagers in 1996.

About 18 percent of teens who slept less than seven hours a preference for fast food and eat more junk food than healthy food like fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, teens who sleep enough tend to choose healthier foods.

Researchers are interested to see the connection between sleep and food choices in adolescents because adolescence is a critical period of growth after they pass through childhood and growing up. In addition, in the habit as teens are also very influential on their lives as adults later.

Furthermore, researchers will find out if sleep and food choices have a causal association or cause and effect. The results were considered to be developed to prevent obesity as well as give a boost to a healthy life.

Alert, hypertension can be claimed eyesight

Alert, hypertension can be claimed eyesight
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Alert, hypertension can be claimed eyesight - Eyes are the most sensitive part of the body. Not enough eye health by eating foods rich in vitamin A alone, but also of the mind. People who are stressed can trigger high blood pressure which leads to blindness. Then what is the relationship between blindness and hypertension? Check out more reviews Healthmeup reported.

As already explained, hypertension can occur due to stress which then lead to vision loss and blindness, if not treated immediately. High blood pressure not only affects the heart but disrupt the blood supply to the eye, and then form a clot and destroy them.

Besides hypertension causes blood vessels to constrict, leaking even hardened over time due to excessive and sustained pressure against the walls of blood vessels. In some cases, it can make the optic nerve to swell and cause vision problems.

To prevent vision problems caused by high blood pressure, you have to change the pattern of life. Control blood pressure by reducing stress in your life. Do not easily panic and try to be calm.

Enjoy life with a sense of calm and avoid thinking about protracted problems that can make you stressed. Do exercise or meditation for the mind stay relaxed.

Mers deadly virus has not been feasible so a global threat?

Mers deadly virus has not been feasible so a global threat?
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Mers deadly virus has not been feasible so a global threat? - One victim Mers infections in the UK are reported to have died last June. With this, the death toll due to increase to 41 mers, and the number of overall infections were 77 people in the entire world. But according to scientists, Mers deadly viral infection is not dangerous enough to be considered a global threat.

The study, conducted by scientists of the 55 cases mers that exist in the Middle East indicate that the virus is difficult to spread between humans. However, it is likely the virus will mutate and cause a greater threat.

Scientists from the Pasteur Institute in Paris found that this virus is spread only on a limited number. Figures possibility of transmission between humans is 0.69. This means that three patients affected mers will only transmit the virus to one or two others.

"To date virus Mers not dangerous enough to be a plague to the world. Yet this is no reason for everyone to underestimate him. This is a good time to stop," said Professor Arnaud Fortanet, as reported by the BBC.

Dr. Benjamin Neuman of the University of Reading argues that scientists have done a great job with identifying possible mers become a global threat that is quite small. However, research also shows that the Mers can change and mutate. For that, there is no reason to assume this virus underestimated, although for now the spread of the virus is still slow.

Bacteria in the gut associated with autism in children

Bacteria in the gut associated with autism in children
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Bacteria in the gut associated with autism in children - A small study found a link between bacteria in the digestive system to the risk of autism is owned by the child. Shortage of some types of bacteria in the gut increases the risk of children developing autism.

The results obtained after the researchers analyzed the bacteria in the gut in 20 children with autism and 20 children without autism. It is known that children with autism have the intestinal bacteria less. It is possible to cause them more vulnerable if exposed to harmful bacteria.

This study also showed that children with autism lack the three types of bacteria in the gut when compared with children who do not have autism. The results are published in the journal PLoS One on July 3, 2013, as reported by Reuters.

"One of the reasons researchers are beginning to consider the link between intestinal bacteria with autism is the fact that many children with autism who have digestive problems until they are adults. Research also shows that if we can overcome this problem, the behavior of autistic children will develop better," said lead researcher Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, researchers from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute.

This research can be further developed to learn a new way of digestive problems in children with autism. Moreover, these results can also be used to prevent and treat children with autism.

Previous research revealed that intestinal bacteria have a significant role, including in terms of digestion, maintain a healthy weight, and regulate the immune system. Although finding a link between autism and gut bacteria, but this study did not prove any causal link.