Category: Education
Constant stress at work may not make you fat
Constant stress on the job doesn’t necessarily lead people to pack on the pounds, an analysis of obesity research suggests. In a sign of encouragement for office workers who crave an extra pint or pizza after a rotten day, researchers […]
Diphtheria reported in Spain, 1st case in three decades
An unimmunized 6-year-old boy from Olot has contracted diphtheria and is currently admitted at an Barcelona hospital ICU. This is the first recorded case of diphtheria in Spain since 1986, according to an El Pais report (computer translated). The last […]
Albinism 101
Affecting 1 in every 17,000 people, albinism is a medical condition characterized by the lack of an essential pigment called melanin, which lends color to the skin, eyes and the hair. Let’s learn more about this condition and unveil some […]
Creativity and psychosis share a genetic source: study
Artistic creativity may share genetic roots with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to a study published on Monday. The research, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, delves into a well-known genetic database – the deCODE library of DNA codes derived […]
Vitamin D and calcium supplements have no impact on menopausal women
In the months or years leading up to menopause some women experience irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, weight gain and slowed metabolism, thinning hair and dry skin. Sometimes doctors prescribe vitamin D and […]
If detected early, diabetes leads to fewer heart problems
Earlier screening, diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes may decrease the risk of cardiovascular problems, hint results from a computer model. The timing of the diagnosis and the start of treatment appeared more important than the actual intensity of […]
Soya can’t treat asthma after all
New research disproves recent findings that suggested soya could play a role in reducing the severity of the disease. The study, from Northwestern Medical medicine and the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Network, published in the Journal Of The American Medical […]
New research solves the mystery behind how brain regulates memory and mood
A research by an Indian-origin scientist has identified two types of stem cells that can help in solving the mystery surrounding how brain regulates diverse functions such as memory and mood. The discovery of the stem cells in the hippocampus, […]
Your genes determine your emotional reaction
If people around you immediately burst into laughter after a humorous moment, while you barely manage to crack a smile, this could be due to their genes, revealed a new study. The researchers demonstrated that people with short alleles of […]
Ecstasy reduces anxiety?
California scientists are testing whether the illegal psychoactive drug commonly known as Ecstasy could help alleviate anxiety for terminally ill patients. At least a dozen subjects with life-threatening diseases like cancer, and who are expected to live at least 9 […]
