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February 3, 2017 Off

ESC: Air pollution impairs the function of blood vessels in the lungs

By Dino Mustafić

Dr Jean-Francois Argacha, a cardiologist at the University Hospital (UZ) Brussels, Belgium, said that this is the first study that reports an influence of air pollution on pulmonary vascular function and it represents major public health issue for people living in polluted urban areas where exercise could damage the lungs and potentially lead to decompensated heart failure.

January 27, 2017 Off

Itchy skin? Dermatologists share tips for relief

By Dino Mustafić

Everyone gets an itch once in a while. Usually it only lasts for a short time and is often caused by annoyances like a mosquito bite or scratchy fabric. However, if an itch lasts for more than six weeks, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, it is considered a chronic itch and is more likely to disrupt your life.

January 20, 2017 Off

Seasonal Affective Disorder

By Dino Mustafić

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and going away during the spring and summer. Depressive episodes linked to the summer can occur, but are much less common than winter episodes of SAD.