Category: Education
Scientists have created the ultimate hangover cure
Scientists have developed the ultimate hangover cure – a drug that reduces the harmful effects of binge-drinking on the brain. The same drug may open the door to new treatments for Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases, researchers believe. Tested on […]
Diabetes: new drug target found
In an important breakthrough, scientists have found a potential drug target for treatment of diabetes. With diabetes emerging as a global epidemic and around 350 million suffering from the condition, the WHO has projected that deaths due to diabetes would […]
Paracetamol’s link with Asthma exaggerated
The fear that paracetamol given to babies can trigger asthma may be exaggerated, find researchers. The use of paracetamol during pregnancy and/or a child’s early life has been implicated in the development of childhood asthma – prompting concerns to be […]
Low blood pressure caused by diabetes may increase risk of dementia
Dementia or even milder forms of cognitive impairment may increase risk of experiencing low blood sugar. Scientists have observed that low blood pressure caused by diabetes can increase the risk of developing dementia. A study says that dementia or even […]
Talk therapy to reduce suicidal thoughts
India is the currently the suicide capital of the world. Talk therapy is gaining in importance as an alternative to medication with regard to averting repeated suicide attempts, a study shows. Just six-to-10 talk therapy sessions led to 26 percent […]
Scientists may soon be able to find cure for cancer
Scientists have revealed that changes to the structure of the protein histone H3.3 may play a key role in silencing genes that regulate cancer cell growth. According to a study led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at […]
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: Study
Long-derided saturated fats – associated with an array of health problems such as heart disease – caught a break on Friday (Nov 21) when research revealed their intake could be doubled or even nearly tripled without driving up their level […]
Bad marriages break hearts
A bad marriage really could lead to a broken heart, new research looking at how marriage quality affects cardiovascular health suggests. A study by US researchers found older couples who are in an unhappy marriage have a higher risk of […]
Brain training with sounds can improve concentration in elderly
The aging brain is more susceptible to distractions, but new research says it’s possible to diminish distractibility by learning to single out a sound amidst distracting stimuli. The researchers, from the University of California in San Francisco, also outline that […]
Cancer fight may have ally in the gut
The promise of better treatment and prevention of brain cancer lies in the gut, a study led by a scientist at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has discovered. The study done on mice found that microscopic bacteria found in the […]
