A recent UCL study has highlighted the genes in schizophrenia and obesity to help understand DNA variants that affect the risk of developing both conditions. The researchers analyzed over one million gene variants in over 2,000 research subjects who either had schizophrenia or were obese. Researchers highlighted gene variants which commonly occurred in both schizophrenia and obesity. Lead researcher, ...click here to read more
Researchers from McGill University have made a discovery on how the brain detects and prevent dehydration. They identified a key protein in the brain responsible for body temperature as well as hydration. The findings can assist in clinical treatments of conditions that affect the imbalance of bodily fluids. Study lead, Dr. Charles Bourque, said, “We have identified what ...click here to read more
A molecule has been identified that causes skin fibrosis – a condition that involves hardening of the skin tissue. The findings could also be relevant to other organs, such as the heart, lungs and liver. Research lead, Dr. Shyni Varghese, said, “We’ve identified a new component that hasn’t previously been studied as a factor contributing to fibrosis. This ...click here to read more
Chronic low inflammation prompted by high cholesterol levels has been linked to tendon abnormalities and pain. Tendons are what connect muscles and bones within the body. Stress is put onto tendons from obesity, fat distribution and overuse, either through exercise or work. Researchers suggest these factors do not attribute to the rising number of cases of tendon injury and ...click here to read more
Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects the knee joint. It can result in pain, swelling and stiffness. Knee osteoarthritis can make daily tasks, such as walking and climbing stairs, quite difficult. However, a new study has revealed that when it comes to the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, women have a greater sensitivity than ...click here to read more
New research reveals that the elderly take a longer time to recover from a concussion. Concussions are known as mild traumatic brain injuries and account for 75 percent of brain injuries that occur. Working memory may become affected after a concussion, but MRI and CT scans are unable to find abnormalities in the brains of concussion patients. Functional MRI ...click here to read more
Constipation refers to producing less than three bowel movements a week. Chronic constipation is much more severe; a person may not pass a bowel movement for weeks or potentially longer. Unfortunately, new research outlines that even in cases of severe constipation surgery may not be beneficial. Current severe constipation protocol involves the surgical removal of a part of ...click here to read more
The hedgehog gene has been found to play a role in the regeneration of adult lungs for those with lung disease. The hedgehog gene is responsible for controlling embryonic development and maintaining the normal physiological state and repair process of a healthy lung if damaged. The findings come from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine ...click here to read more
Remission of type 2 diabetes has been found to be possible with weight loss surgery, specifically gastric bypass surgery, according to new findings. Insulin is responsible for transferring glucose into the bloodstream where it can be used by tissues and cells as energy. Insulin sensitivity refers to how readily the body responds to insulin. Among those who are obese ...click here to read more
A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis in Canada and the U.S. is giving health officials in both countries, cause for concern. As of Aug. 3, 26 states have reported 384 persons with confirmed cyclospora infection to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Further North, the Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating 83 Canadian cases ...click here to read more
While there is an ongoing debate on the issue of tracking mobile phone data, there is no denying the fact that the data from cell phones could help us understand how infectious diseases are spread each year. In a recent study conducted by Princeton University and Harvard University researchers, anonymous cell phone data from more ...click here to read more
A famous physicist once said, look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. That’s exactly what the scientists at University of York did to develop effective stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis. The team studied the amazing capacity of lizards and newts to regenerate lost tissues and organs, and adapted it into their ...click here to read more
Published in The Lancet, researchers from the University College London uncovered that working more than 55 hours a week increases risk of stroke by 33 percent and coronary heart disease by 13 percent in comparison to working 35 to 40 hours a week. This is the largest study of its kind involving over 600,000 people. ...click here to read more
In a recent study conducted at the University of California, researchers found that patients suffering from high blood pressure benefited greatly from acupuncture treatments. In fact, in addition to helping lower blood pressure, the treatments were able to assist in decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. To be more specific, researchers with the ...click here to read more
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