Researchers have discovered that a specific gene called Nodal appears to determine when a pregnant woman will go into labor. The finding could offer new ways to prevent preterm births. Preterm birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is a major global public health problem. Every year, 15 million babies areContinue Reading
Published in The Lancet Global Health journal on Wednesday, the study highlights the well-established benefits of being physically active, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes, as well as breast and colon cancer. Additionally, physical activity has positive effects on mental health, can delay the onset ofContinue Reading
There are different reasons for using tomatoes. Some people love having this fruit as a juice. Others prefer mixing them with their favourite dishes. Tomatoes are easy to access and are flexible. The only downside is that they easily rot. Even if you place the tomatoes in the fridge, itContinue Reading
When the human body doesn’t produce or less produce the insulin, doesn’t used that produced insulin, then the body is not able to get the sugar from cells, this is called the diabetes. Diabetes is a very series lifelong condition for the humans. In other words, diabetes refers as aContinue Reading
It may be possible in the future to screen patients for Alzheimer’s disease using a simple eye exam, according to new research. Using technology similar to what is found in eye doctors’ offices, researchers have detected evidence indicating Alzheimer’s disease in older patients who had no symptoms. “This technique hasContinue Reading
A pattern of breaking up and getting back together can be bad for your mental health, according to a new study. While on-and-off-again couples like Sam and Diane from Cheers or Ross and Rachel from Friends may keep audiences watching, Kale Monk, assistant professor of human development and family scienceContinue Reading
Eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in added sugar, sodium, and processed meats could help promote healthy cellular aging in women, according to a new study. “The key takeaway is that following a healthy diet can help us maintain healthy cells andContinue Reading
By crystalizing a serotonin receptor bound to several common compounds, researchers have discovered how slightly different drugs can cause severe side effects or none at all. The findings should accelerate the design of safer and more effective medications for a variety of conditions. “Solving the crystal structures of these serotoninContinue Reading
New research clarifies why we tend to really go for it when violating a personal goal, such as saving money or sticking to a diet. When consumers contemplate violating a personal goal (i.e., cheating on a diet, overspending on a budget), they often seek to make the most of thatContinue Reading
Strains of bacteria have developed increased tolerance to the alcohols in hand sanitizers, which requires hospitals to rethink how they protect patients from drug-resistant bacteria. A new study finds that strains of Enterococcus faecium, a notorious healthcare-associated bacterial pathogen, have emerged since 2010 that are ten times more tolerant ofContinue Reading
A new genetic screen may predict a person’s future risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture, according to new research. Specifically, the study, one of the largest of its kind, identified 899 regions in the human genome associated with low bone-mineral density, 613 of which have never before been identified. PeopleContinue Reading