Alzheimer’s Disease Caused by ‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells
A new approach for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease has been put forth by the researchers in a study published in the scientific journal Nature […]
Anti-fungal Used for Yeast Infections to Cause Miscarriage
Fluconazole, the commonly used oral anti-fungal to treat vaginal yeast infections, is related to higher rates of miscarriage if used during pregnancy, according to new […]
Measles Outbreak in Philippines Claims 136 Lives
Measles outbreak has been taking a toll in Philippines claiming 136 lives, half of them are children aged between 1 and four years, and 8,400 […]
Transcendental Meditation Technique Can Reduce Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique could be a viable option to decrease symptom severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in South African college students, reports a […]
Depression: Gene-activating drug reverses symptoms in mice
Researchers have reversed symptoms of depression, such as anhedonia and behavioral despair, in male mice with a drug that activates a gene they call SIRT1.
Placenta-on-a-chip to Study Transport of compounds
Engineers have utilized microfluidic technology to create a “placenta-on-a-chip” that explains how compounds can be passed from a mother to a fetus. “I am interested […]
Eating More Ultra-processed Foods Can Lead to Early Death
Eating too many ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of early death, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the […]
Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Disease Risk During Gender Transition
New study finds that patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an increased risk for cardiovascular events, including strokes, heart attacks, […]
Female Adolescent Blood Donors More Likely to Have Iron Deficiency Anemia
Teen girls who donate blood are at a higher risk of developing iron deficiency anemia, reports a new study. The findings of the study are […]
High Rate of Measles-related Deaths
Diseases can be nipped in the bud with vaccination as a harm reduction approach, said health expert. Statistics indicate that India accounts for one-third of […]
