Category: Education
One in three adults are misdiagnosed with asthma, Canadian study says
A study in Canada has found that 33% of adults who are diagnosed with asthma, a chronic lung disorder, may not actually have the condition. Lung function tests were done on 613 adults who were diagnosed with asthma within the […]
Study reveals specific brain activity that may link stress to heart attack
A study, led by a team from Harvard Medical School in the US, reveals that increased risk of heart attack in people is linked with constant stress in a part of the brain that is linked to fear and fear […]
Researchers treat tooth decay, cavities with Alzheimer’s drug
A team of researchers at King’s College London in the UK have discovered a new method of treating tooth decay and cavities, resulting in the regeneration of rotten tooth, using an Alzheimer’s drug known as Tideglusib. The inner, soft pulp […]
Over- and underuse of medicine, healthcare found in worldwide study
Medicine and healthcare services are found to be both over- and underused in countries all over the world, causing avoidable harm to patients and wastage of resources, according to studies conducted by a team of 27 international specialists. The team […]
Mini-apps used in new study to reduce depression, anxiety symptoms
A new study by researchers at the Northwestern University in Illinois in the US has found that the use of 13 speedy mini-apps in smartphones resulted in less depression and anxiety symptoms in the participants. The group of mini-apps called […]
Reduce allergy risk by introducing peanuts early in babies’ diets, panel says
Giving creamy peanut butter or pureed foods containing nut powder to infants between four to six months old will help lower the risk of life-threatening allergies, according to new US guidelines released by an expert panel. New guidelines from the […]
Scientists reclassify a new organ in the human digestive system
Researchers have reclassified a new organ in the human digestive system. Previously thought to be just a few fragmented structures in the digestive system, the mesentery is, in fact, one continuous organ, the scientists realized. Although its function is still […]
Melanoma rates in the US steadily increasing
Researchers are saying that more and more Americans are being diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. Since 2009, the rates of the deadliest form of skin cancer have steadily increased despite warnings to stay out of […]
Neuroscientists discover how brain recognizes speech in a noisy room
A common festive phenomenon that is of interest to researchers who are seeking to improve speech recognition technology is something that is called the “cocktail party effect”. It is the ability to focus one’s listening attention to a specific conversation […]
Diabetes, hypertension medication found to be effective against cancer cells
A team of researchers at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel in Switzerland has found that a combination of a diabetes drug and an antihypertensive medication is effective in fighting cancer cells. The most widely prescribed drug for the […]
