Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. For the first time, Cornell University researchers report they have identified biological markers of the disease in gut bacteria and inflammatory microbial agents in the blood. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis […]

The World Health Organization congratulates Thailand and Belarus for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis. WHO also applauds Armenia and the Republic of Moldova for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and syphilis, respectively. “To ensure children are born healthy is to give them the best possible start in life. It is immensely encouraging […]

Contrary to previous thinking, the habenula is less active during unpleasant experiences TUESDAY, May 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A part of the brain that responds to bad experiences acts in an unexpected way in people with depression, a small study finds. One theory suggested that the pea-sized structure called the habenula was overactive in […]

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Diabetic retinopathy in Type 2 diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor in terms of increased carotid artery intima thickness sign of subclinical atherosclerosis Fundoscopy of diabetes mellitus patients should constitute a routine monitoring procedure in all diabetic patients.   Source Author information