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Scientists have discovered a key mechanism behind age-related hearing loss, and they say a common oral medication could delay its progression.

Hearing Loss and Protein Deficiency: Unveiling the Link in Age-Related Decline

A team from the EYE & ENT Hospital of Fudan University (FDEENT) in Shanghai recently achieved a milestone by successfully performing the world's first remote non-invasive surgery on a patient with a glottic tumour in Kashgar, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

World’s first AI + robotic remote throat surgery completed in China’s Xinjiang

Need another reason to prioritize your sleep? Not spending enough time in the two deep stages of sleep — slow-wave and rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep — may hasten the deterioration of parts of the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.

Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

A new study reports that people in their 40s who have difficulty sleeping have a brain age 1.6 to 2.6 years older by the time they’re in their 50s compared to people who consistently get quality sleep. Experts say quality sleep can improve brain health and lower dementia risk and also decrease inflammation in the body and boost the immune system. You can promote a good night’s sleep by exercising during the day, putting away electronic devices before bedtime, going to sleep around the same time every night, and sleeping in a cool, darkened room.

Poor Sleep In Your 40s Linked to Faster Brain Aging Later In Life

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common oral health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. While many may regard bruxism as an isolated issue, it is important to recognize that it is often linked with other medical conditions, including sleep apnea. Bruxism, if left unaddressed, can lead to several health problems like excessive tooth wear, jaw pain, headaches, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

The Link between Bruxism and Sleep Apnea

You may know that what you eat affects your overall health, but did you know it can also influence your ear, nose and throat (ENT) health? “What you eat and drink can affect ear, nose and throat health positively and negatively,” said Alexandra Lessem, a family nurse practitioner with Banner Health. Some things you consume can worsen issues, while others can support and protect your health. Read on to understand how what you eat and drink impacts your ENT health and explore the best (and worst) foods for this often-overlooked part of your body.

How What You Eat Affects Your Ears, Nose and Throat Health

Chinese company says DeepSeek’s AI model will enhance data mining in its platform, delivering efficiency to hospitals and pharmacies

DeepSeek addition to ClouDr Medical Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform dictates the future of Medical AI

The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired. Feeling tired? You're not alone – and you may be thinking about how to tweak your sleep habits as a result.

Five daytime hacks to fight fatigue and improve your sleep (while you’re awake)

Since vaping is relatively new, the research on it is just beginning. Many researchers are concerned we might find additional health risks as we learn more about vaping and its effects on the body.

What’s the Link Between Vaping and Thyroid Cancer?

Sleep disorder, which is associated with loud snoring, affects 5 per cent of middle-aged men and 2 to 3 per cent of women Study observed 1,218 patients aged 45 and above from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and New Zealand

People with obstructive sleep apnea twice as likely to develop heart disease after surgery, says study involving Hong Kong researchers

High nighttime temperatures led to 5% more hours of sleep lost worldwide over the past five years compared to the period between 1986 and 2005, according to the latest edition of the Lancet’s study of climate and health. It marks the first time the prestigious medical journal has examined this metric. Sleep loss peaked in 2023, the hottest year on record, when there was a 6% rise.

Climate Change Is Driving Sleep Loss as Nights Get Warmer

A new study from the US finds people who drink more than 4 cups of caffeinated coffee a day have half the risk of dying from oral/pharyngeal (mouth and throat) cancer as people who drink it either occasionally or not at all. However, the researchers say their findings need to be confirmed by more research, and for now should just be received as good news for coffee drinkers and not be used as a reason to recommend everyone should drink 4 cups of coffee a day.

Coffee drinking may halve risk of Mouth, Tongue and Throat Cancer

Sinus conditions are often misdiagnosed by dentists and ear, nose, and throat specialists. Enhanced collaboration would help thousands of patients. To prevent the serious complications from the correlation between dental infections and sinus disease, cooperation between dentists and otolaryngologists is essential. It’s common for these conditions to be misdiagnosed by dentists and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, which can lead to serious health risks. Maintaining the supply of state-of-the-art dental equipment is vital for avoiding these risks.

How do dentists and ENT doctors benefit from working together?

A Singaporean doctor has created a handheld device to fix a condition called glue ear and has won a Cartier Women’s Initiative award for it

Ear surgery in seconds with world-first handheld device thanks to entrepreneurial doctor

Discover the cutting-edge advancements in the world of rhinoplasty as we explore the latest trends shaping nasal refinement and cosmetic surgery.

Redefining beauty: From dermal fillers to 3D imaging, exploring the latest trends in rhinoplasty

People who play video games are at risk of damaging their hearing due to potentially unsafe sound levels, a study has found.

Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

If you snore the house down, you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA — a potentially dangerous condition in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time.

Five signs of sleep apnea

Discover how tinnitus affects your overall quality of life. Explore the various impacts of this condition on daily activities, emotional well-being, and social interactions. Gain insights into effective coping strategies and available treatment options to minimize the negative effects of tinnitus, leading to a better quality of life.

Impact of Tinnitus on Quality of Life

An illustration depicting the internal view of a heart during a heart attack. The image shows clogged arteries, marked by a red plaque build-up, constricting the blood flow leading to the heart muscle. The heart muscle is shown in shades of dark blue, indicating oxygen deprivation and distress.

Can Sleep Apnea cause a Heart Attack?

Having a beer during a Chinese hotpot meal in Hong Kong, symbolizing the hidden dangers of the link between Asian flush and increased risk of oesophageal cancer.

The link between Asian Flush and increased risk of Oesophageal Cancer: Unveiling the hidden dangers

If you're tired of dealing with sinus pressure, look no further! Explore effective ways to find relief from sinus congestion and discomfort, whether it's through natural remedies, lifestyle changes, or over-the-counter medications. Say goodbye to that annoying pressure and finally breathe easy with these helpful solutions.

Ways To Relieve Sinus Pressure

Can a sauna visit help with tinnitus? Some research suggests that increasing body temperature, and especially going to the sauna, can help increase blood flow to the ear, which in turn reduces tinnitus. In addition to sauna sessions, other methods to reduce tinnitus include relaxation techniques, a healthy diet and breathing exercises.

Sauna as a natural remedy for tinnitus

Testosterone is a hormone produced in both men and women, which decreases as we age. Low testosterone, or Low-T, occurs when the level of the testosterone hormone in the body begins to drop below the body’s usual range. New evidence suggests a strong relationship between low testosterone levels and obstructive sleep apnea. Many of the symptoms associated with OSA impact testosterone production.

Can testosterone cause sleep apnea?

Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found.

Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says

As one of the most popular plastic surgeries, the number of rhinoplasties (nose jobs) performed has increased dramatically among all ethnicities. The goal of plastic surgery is to meld a person's original features with any surgical alterations. This is especially important in such a prominent feature — the nose.

Ethnic Rhinoplasty is a Growing Trend

Tinnitus can be a very uncomfortable condition, making it harder for you to hear things clearly. Because of this, it’s common for people who have tinnitus to turn a range of devices to help them overcome the condition, so are bone conduction headphones good for tinnitus?

Bone Conduction Headphones Good for Tinnitus?

Sleeping less than 6 hours a night? You could be twice as likely to develop long Covid, Hong Kong researchers say Chinese University researchers urge everyone to get good night’s rest ahead of World Sleep Day and warn less time in bed can harm immune response. CUHK team make appeal after working alongside researchers in 15 other locations to review impact of sleep and vaccination on risk of developing long Covid

Sleeping less than 6 hours a night?

The nose has the important function of filtering, warming and humidifying the air before it reaches the lower airways, but what happens when you suffer from turbinate hypertrophy? What are Turbinates?

Difficulty breathing due to hypertrophy of the turbinates

Balance of the body is an integral part of our body functions for a comfortable daily routine. Whenever there is a derangement of the equilibrium of our body, it is known as Vestibular Hypofunction.

What Is Vestibular Hypofunction And How The Imbalance Makes It Harder To Do Regular Tasks

Are you considering having a rhinoplasty procedure to improve its shape and size? If so, then now is the perfect time to explore this life-changing surgery. Rhinoplasty can help enhance facial harmony and provide balance between facial features. It can also boost self confidence by creating a more attractive look that reflects your individual style.

Rhinoplasty | Nose Job – Are you unhappy with the appearance of your nose?

A new medication for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has shown promising results in its first human trial, conducted by researchers from Flinders University. The drug aims to prevent the upper airways from narrowing or collapsing during sleep, a major cause of OSA. It could serve as an alternative option for individuals with OSA who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, as only about half of OSA sufferers are able to use it.

New Sleep Apnea Drug Shows Promising Results in Human Trials

Throughout the past decade with the emergence of artificial intelligence in healthcare, one truth remained constant: Despite all the hype, AI-focused startups and established tech companies alike have failed to move the needle on the nation’s overall health and medical costs.

5 Things we learned about ChatGPT how it will change Healthcare forever

People with sleep apnoea could soon be getting a better night’s sleep thanks to the launch of a new chest implant being used to treat the condition.

Chest implant innovates sleep apnea treatment

The conversational AI bot ChatGPT is having a moment and promises to revolutionise how we create written material, conduct web searches, and obtain knowledge.

ChatGPT and the future of Healthcare

People with obstructive sleep apnea twice as likely to develop heart disease after surgery, says study involving Hong Kong researchers

People with obstructive sleep apnea twice as likely to develop heart disease after surgery

Cancerous growths in the mouth or throat are referred to as oral cancer. Oral cancer survival depends heavily on early detection. Learn more about the risk-raising factors.

How to Detect Oral Cancer in the Mouth?

Head and neck cancers, also called head and neck tumours, include very different tumours that originate in the organs and structures of the head and neck area, including the upper aerodigestive tract

Head and Neck cancers: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Thousands of people deal with hearing loss and Alzheimer's. The connection between hearing loss and Alzheimer's was confirmed by various studies. As hearing loss increases, the risk of the development of Alzheimer's increases.

The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Alzheimer’s

The facts: We are told to stick to a diet of mostly alkaline foods, as acidic foods create a toxic environment within the body and encourage the development of cancer.

Cancer Risks | Do acidic diets increase your risk of cancer?

Thyroid is a gland in front of the neck beneath the voice box

Thyroid Cancer: symptoms, prevention and treatments

Sleep apnea is when people periodically stop breathing while sleeping

Sleep Apnea: Studies find increased risk for cancer, cognitive decline, and more

Scientists recommend getting between seven and eight hours of sleep every night

Sleeping less than five hours linked to multiple diseases

Research has shown that social interactions, such as simply talking to friends and family members, can moderate the effects of dementia

Why Zoom is good for your ageing brain: engaging with others – even online – helps prevent dementia

Dizziness takes many forms, which means it has many causes, from migraines to low blood pressure

Why Am I Dizzy? Doctors Explain Dizzy Spell Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help

lost 15kg without changing his exercise routine, after years of struggling with sleeping problem

How sleep apnea treatment cured a father’s breathing problems

Daxxify is a new competitor to Botox

New Botox alternative Daxxify

People who have obstructive sleep apnea could have increased risks for cancer, dementia, and dangerous blood clots

Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Risks of Cancer, Dementia, Clots

Sleep Disordered Breathing Children with SDB may appear hyperactive or distracted, when they are in fact exhausted, with some branded as troublemakers or misdiagnosed with ADD or ADHD

Children with Sleep Disordered Breathing – SDB

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Prevent Ear Infections – learn how to have healthy ears for life

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Can an Iphone or Android App Improve Tinnitus?

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The new omicron symptoms: A sore throat and hoarse voice became top symptoms with newer variant

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Apple new WatchOS 9 tracks your Sleep better than ever

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Why do we see an increase in Ear Nose Throat (ENT) cases in Summer?

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Warning signs of hearing impairment

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Dementia and Sleep: How they are related

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