Category: Education
The Stanford Duck Syndrome
The pressure of students to maintain good grades have become a national issue. It’s called the Stanford Duck Syndrome. When Stanford University medical student Tarub Mabud, 24, gets together with his fellow students, they never talk about how hard they […]
Bond between humans and dogs deeper than we think
Dogs are called “man’s best friend” – women’s, too – and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches may be deeper than you might think. Researchers in Japan said on Thursday oxytocin, a hormone that among other things […]
Asian flu hits thousands of dogs; claims six of them
The canine influenza virus (CIV) which originated from Chicago currently affects dogs in the Midwest is a strain known as H3N2, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Cornell University. It has been in wide circulation in southern […]
New therapy against HIV looks ‘promising’
The first human trial of a new type of HIV therapy suggests it could be a promising weapon in the fight against the virus. Reports in the journal Nature show infusions of so-called broadly neutralising antibodies could suppress the amount […]
An antibody that reduces HIV blood levels
The virus-suppressing action did not appear to last, however, and some patients developed resistance to the agent, said the authors of the research published by Nature. This meant the designer molecule dubbed 3BNC117 may be best used in combination with […]
Obesity cuts risk of dementia
In a study that has surprised researchers, it has been found that overweight people are less likely to get dementia. The analysis of nearly two million British people, in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, showed underweight people had the highest risk. […]
Some confusing habits clarified for you
Here are some common confusing health habits exposed. Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? In both cases, the patient must continue to eat and drink, then drink some more. Make sure you have plenty of water to […]
Virginia University of Oriental Medicine’s new approach to health
As healthcare cost becomes ever increasingly high, alternative medicine focuses on maintenance of health through long-term care and lower cost to maintain such health. As a result, homeopathy or alternative medicine is increasing in popularity within the US, due to […]
Dogs that sniff cancer
A group of Arkansas medical researchers have revealed a new study finding that scent-trained dogs can be used to detect thyroid cancer – with about 90% accuracy. MAN’S best friend may have just graduated to oncologist’s best colleague. A group […]
Pomegranate-date combo could improve cardiac health: Study
A four-ounce glass of pomegranate juice with three dates could protect against the buildup of lipids on the arterial walls by as much as 33 %, reducing chances for a heart attack, according to researchers in Israel. Pomegranate juice and […]
