Category: Education
Deadly measles complication affects more kids than previously thought –study
A fatal complication of measles, the neurological disorder subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which affects patients years after infection may be more common the doctors previously thought, according to a study that stressed the importance of vaccinations against the highly contagious […]
Study showed parent-led therapy beneficial for kids with autism
A long-term study in the UK has shown that a simple therapy that helps parents interact and communicate better with very young children diagnosed with autism offers benefits years later. The treatment which involved training mothers and fathers to become […]
People choose smaller food portions if they focus on pleasure of eating – study
People can be encouraged to choose smaller, healthier food portions when they focus on the multisensory pleasure (taste, smell, texture) brought about by the food, according to a new research from INSEAD, a graduate business school with campuses in Europe, […]
New IVF technique resulted in the birth of a baby with 3-parent DNA
The first baby in the world to have DNA from three parents was born after a New York fertility specialist successfully carried out the new “three-parent” in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique. John Zhang, medical director of New Hope Fertility Center […]
Postural hypotension linked to higher risk of dementia
According to scientists, people who experience frequent drops in blood pressure or dizziness when suddenly standing up may have an increased risk of dementia. They also suggest in a new study that less blood reaches the brain during these moments […]
Rising employee healthcare costs in Asia largely driven by NCDs
A new research into company-provided healthcare plans, titled “Medical Trends Around the World”, found that rising costs were largely driven by claims related to employee lifestyle choices, such as smoking, a lack of exercise and a poor diet. The new […]
Gene therapy using a modified virus could stop Alzheimer’s disease –study
Characterized by memory loss, confusion and changes in mood or personality, Alzheimer’s disease affects around 520,000 people in the UK alone. It has no cure and current drugs only help treat the symptoms. Now, scientists believe that it could be […]
Want long-lasting energy? Optimize your sugar intake with these tips
Although many people look at sugars as the enemy of a fit and healthy life, they are actually very important the human body. Sugars, in their simplest forms, are carbohydrates which are the body and brain’s main fuel source, according […]
Scientists closer to HIV cure as patient tests show ‘promising’ results
Researchers under a collaborative UK effort are hopeful that they are one step closer to finding a cure for HIV after reporting that their first participant has completed the new treatment that was found to be “safe and well-tolerated”. Six […]
Discovery on ‘self-eating’ cells leads to a Nobel Prize for Japanese cell biologist
The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, has been recently given to Japanese cell biologist, Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, for his discoveries on the mechanisms underlying autophagy, a fundamental process for degrading […]
