Alcohol consumption linked to deterioration of brain cells
According to researchers, brain stem cells get killed by excessive alcohol consumption. Brain stem cells are crucial for proper cognitive function. Drinking is also...
Cocaine washed ashore the Florida Beach
On 10th November 2017, a woman while walking along the shore found cocaine wrapped in a package. She immediately reported this to Sheriff's office....
Levels of Seizure Drug Altered in Epilepsy Patients: Result of Pot...
Recent research reported that the scientists are working on marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) for having some interaction with the anti-seizure drugs that the epilepsy...
High blood pressure increases dementia risk among women in their 40s
A new study revealed that dementia could be caused by high blood pressure. Dementia declines mental ability caused by brain disease or injury. Its...
Human protein-based glue can stop bleeding in emergency situations
Stopping a seriously injured patient from bleeding is no less than a miracle. A wound on arm or leg can be fatal if bleeding...
Recent research raises hope for ‘functional cure’ of HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the body ‘s immunity system and breaks down its natural defense mechanism. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) refers to...
Intravenous Varubi gets FDA approval for chemotherapy nausea treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrative (FDA) recently approved the intravenous version of drug, Varubi, used to treat chemotherapy-related vomiting and nausea in adult...
Taking heartburn medicines on a daily basis makes you more prone...
A review study reported the link between some of the heartburn medicines kidney diseases. The study did not predict cause and effect, but showed...
Breastfeeding for two to four months may lower the SIDS risk...
SIDS is an unexplained death syndrome among one year or less than one-year children, usually during sleep and this is known as sudden infant...
Transgenders more likely to have suicidal thoughts
Of late, researchers examined data of nearly 9,00,000 students from high schools in California and found that 35% students of transgenders accepted of having...
Drinking and smoking makes you look older, study claims
A recent study claims that smoking and drinking makes you age faster and you start looking older before time.
The research studied around 11,000 individuals...
Study says exercise could benefit advanced breast cancer patient
Breast cancer has become one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women. Though efficient treatments are capable to offer some relief from the...
Seasonal affective disorder: Causes, symptoms and cure
The time has come when the days would be shorter, and people would start becoming low spirited and experiencing blues. It is normal to...
After cooking fortified foods retain carotenoids required to prevent blindness
Fortified foods, or foods that contain extra nutrients like vitamin A, are used to fight against vitamin A deficiency. A study reported in ACS...