Category: Education
Novel treatment of diabetes without drugs reports success
A non-invasive ultrasound treatment in three separate animal models of type 2 diabetes has yielded successful results and could guide the development of an at-home diabetic treatment one day. The unique method was developed by a team of researchers from […]
Dual-mode endoscope combines ultrasound and OCT for uterine assessment
Structural problems in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, could cause infertility, which unfortunately affects about 10-20% of women worldwide. Scientists from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIAT-CAS), have developed a diagnostic […]
Discovery of immune system genes that trigger Alzheimer’s disease
The complex nature of Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s) is known to be caused by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, whereby several genomic regions associated with amyloid and tau production can influence risk of disease progression […]
Autistic and non-autistic people more alike than you think
A large study by notable universities in the UK has found autistic people think just as quickly and as rationally as non-autistic people. Findings from the universities of Bath, Cardiff, Manchester, and King’s College London reveal fundamental psychological similarities between […]
Repurposing an arthritis drug to grow back hair
A common rheumatoid arthritis drug could be a potential treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes rapid hair loss – sufferers have expressed anxiety and grief as their hair sheds in clumps, even affecting the eyebrows and eyelashes. […]
Patients have worse perception of own surgical scars than observers do
Recent research from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Perelman School of Medicine showed that patients who have facial surgical scars have a more negative perception of their appearance than those not personally tied to the experience, including surgeons and independent […]
Regular mobile phone use does not increase brain tumour risk
New research from the University of Oxford (Oxford) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has indicated that mobile phone use under everyday conditions cannot be associated with increased risk of brain tumours. Mobile phones are known to […]
High avocado consumption linked to lower risk of cardiovascular events
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended eating two or more servings of avocado weekly, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese, or processed meats, to maintain good cardiovascular health. Clinical trials also suggest avocados can lower […]
Recently discovered gut protein found to influence constipation
Researchers from Australia’s Flinders University have identified a touch sensitive protein in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or gut, suspected to help with motility. The protein, Piezo2, is normally found in the skin: in the gut, Piezo2 is expressed in both […]
Lack of sleep and food causes unhealthy fat accumulation in the belly
Insufficient sleep combined with increased calorie consumption – without increasing physical activity – leads to unhealthy fat accumulation: lack of sufficient sleep led to a 9% increase in total abdominal fat area and an 11% increase in abdominal visceral fat, […]
