Category: Education
Hunt for HIV cure bolstered by new research
A cure for HIV remains elusive, but scientists say the hunt is more hopeful than ever, based on the prospects of new research described at the International AIDS Society conference this week. Scientists reported on progress on gene therapy and […]
Experts urge shift in HIV treatment at global meet
AIDS researchers released a call to action Sunday for a worldwide shift in HIV treatment, to providing medication immediately after diagnosis instead of first watching for signs of illness to appear. “Immediate antiretroviral (ARV) treatment more than doubles an individual’s […]
Nasal Discharge
The inner lining of the nose consists of mucus membrane that contains mucus-secreting glands. Mucus is a thin secretion made up of water, antibodies and proteins. The mucus helps to keep the nasal passages moist and prevent dust or infective […]
Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder? Pelvic inflammatory disease or disorder (PID) is a reproductive disorder that affects women. It is a complication that often develops because of sexually transmitted diseases, but can also be caused by other circumstances. The condition […]
Obesity: ‘Slim chance’ of return to normal weight
The chance of returning to a normal weight after becoming obese is only one in 210 for men and one in 124 for women over a year, research suggests. For severe obesity, shedding excess weight in a year is even […]
Magnetic pulses may ease ringing in the ears
People with tinnitus – a ringing or other “phantom” sounds in their ears – may benefit from a treatment that sends electromagnetic pulses into the brain, suggests a new study. Transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS) is not currently available for the […]
Marijuana contains a special compund that heals bone fractures, builds stronger bones
Use of cannabinoid drugs to combat osteoporosis and other bone-related diseases may come into play in the near future. A component in marijuana can significantly help heal bone fractures, according to a new study. According to the research at Tel […]
Women are likelier to suffer three times more from migraines than men
One of the top 20 most disabling medical illnesses in the world, migraine, remain extremely common, affecting more than 36 million people in the United States alone and nearly three times as more women than men. A Canadian study by […]
Indian researchers cook up low-fat ghee
NEW DELHI – Scientists in India have developed a low-fat version of ghee that cuts the cholesterol content by 85 per cent in a move that could give a much-needed boost to fitness levels, a senior researcher said Thursday. Ghee, […]
Restaurant food not much healthier than fast food
Home cooking is still the best way to control the calories, fat, sugar and other nutrients that families consume, a new U.S. study suggests. Researchers found that eating food from restaurants – whether from fast food places, or better establishments […]
