Category: Education
Common causes of frequent night-time urination
The circadian rhythm of urine production ensures that the secretion of the anti-diuretic hormone – which balances the amount of fluid in the body – peaks at night. So the kidneys reabsorb water, and urine output is 20 to 30 […]
Researchers find a possible treatment for premature aging disease
HGPS is a rare genetic disease and one in every 4-8 million births is affected by this disease. The disease is caused by a spontaneous mutation in one of the two copies (alleles) of the gene LMNA, which codes for […]
Recent research suggests new approach to fight lung cancer
Cancer cells have a much different – and more complex – metabolism than normal cells, shows recent research. Now, scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas have found that exploiting these differences might provide a new strategy to combat […]
Study discovers how the brain controls accents and impersonations
At Royal Holloway University, a study led by researcher Carolyn McGettigan, has identified the brain regions and interactions involved in impersonations and accents. Using an fMRI scanner, the team asked participants, all non-professional impressionists, to repeatedly recite the opening lines […]
Getting enough sleep may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in men
A new study has revealed that men who lose sleep during the work week may be able to lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by getting more hours of sleep. The research conducted by Los Angeles Biomedical Research […]
Whooping Cough in Childhood Connected to Premature Death
People born during whooping cough outbreaks are more likely to die prematurely even if they survive into adulthood, a new study has revealed. The research conducted at Lund University in Sweden has found that women had a 20 percent higher […]
Deadly new coronavirus a “serious risk” in hospitals: Saudi study
The new Middle East coronavirus that has killed 38 people after emerging late last year is a serious risk in hospitals because it is easily transmitted in healthcare environments, infectious disease experts said on Wednesday. In a study published in […]
Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women: study
Iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children, finds study. The study– led by researchers from the University’s Robinson Institute – has prompted calls for pregnant women […]
Sitting less better for workers’ health: study
A study has found that for desk- bound office workers, introducing interventions such as sit/stand workstations can reduce sitting time by over an hour each working day — leading to better health. “What we know now is that adults still […]
Too much sugar can be bad for the heart
A study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has found that too much sugar can lead to heart failure. A single small molecule, the glucose metabolite glucose 6-phosphate (G6P), causes stress to […]
