Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

Urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by E.coli triggers inflammation through FimH protein attachments on the cell surfaces. Most common among women, UTIs are typically caused by E.coli bacteria. The infection takes place when E.coli travel though the urethra to the bladder. UTIs can be quite painful and result in burning sensations when urinating, lower back ...click here to read more

A new study has found that ordering lunch one hour before eating will increase the likelihood of making healthier food choices. The study looked at the eating habits of 690 employees and 195 university students. The participants were more likely to select high-calorie meals when they ordered lunch right before eating (in other words, when ...click here to read more

A recent article published in the Journal of the American Heart Association  states that postmenopausal women with heart disease have a higher risk of developing dementia or other forms of decreased brain function. According to the article, nearly 6,500 U.S. women aged 65-79 with healthy brain function were put through a series of neurocognitive exams. ...click here to read more

A Zika virus urine test and portable saliva test have been found to be highly effective in diagnosing patients quickly. The urine test proved to be more effective than the standard blood test, as particles of the virus remain for longer periods of time and in higher concentrations in urine than blood. A urine test ...click here to read more

A new study has found that weight loss surgery does not mean improved bone health. Because extra weight and obesity put added strain on bones, making them weaker over time, one would think that bone health may improve with weight loss. The results of the study found that patients who underwent weight loss surgery were ...click here to read more

The cost of depression may be lowered with a new talk therapy. This simpler and less expensive type of talk therapy was found to be just as effective as the gold-standard version – cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – for treating depression. This new kind, dubbed behavioral activation therapy, does not require as much training for ...click here to read more

The rising numbers of Lyme disease-causing ticks can’t be blamed on the high density of deer alone, according to recent news. Although in the last decade, there has been an increase in Lyme disease cases, it is not due to greater deer populations. The research project TickDeer found that tick populations with the Lyme disease ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) may be alleviated by protein from probiotic bacteria in yogurt and dairy products. The protein – known as P40 – was found to be effective in animal models of colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers demonstrated that P40 helped support intestinal epithelial cell growth and function, and reduce ...click here to read more