Category: Education
Probiotics Effective in Treating Symptoms of Common Cold- Study
In college students, probiotic supplementation helps fight symptoms of the common cold, states study. College students are notoriously sleep-deprived, live in close quarters and lead stress-filled lives, making them especially susceptible for contracting colds and upper-respiratory infections. For these reasons, […]
Study identifies uncommon gene mutation
Scientists in Singapore have helped identify an uncommon gene mutation which causes thick patches of skin to appear on the palms and soles of patients. As the patients age, more of these very thick and rough skin patches appear on […]
Software Instructions of Aggressive Leukemia Cells Decoded- Research
Researchers have decoded the key software instructions that drive three of the most virulent forms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The research, published in Cancer Discovery, is the first study to show how these three different forms of white blood […]
Factors That Influence Students’ Weight Identified- Study
In a recent study it was found that soda consumption, video/computer games and the frequency of meals heavily influence students’ weight. More soda consumption and screen time meant students were more likely to be overweight or to gain weight. The […]
World’s First Human Heart Cell Model Developed By National Heart Centre Singapore- Study
Heart cells from patients with inherited heart muscle disease can now be studied in a petri dish without risk to patients. This includes the possibility of testing new treatments Experiments performed on the cells show that the heart cell model […]
Positive Side Effect of Glaucoma Drug- A Promising Cure For Baldness- Study
A drug, bimatoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma can reverse hair loss in both men and women. The drug is commercially available as a way to lengthen eyelashes, but these data are the first to show that it can […]
Advantages Of Obese Patients Over Nonobese Patients- Research
New research indicates that obese patients may have an advantage over nonobese patients in certain health situations, including septic shock and acute asthma exacerbation. Although obesity is linked to a variety of health risks. In two separate studies presented at […]
Erasing Unwanted Memories: ‘How’ To Explained- Study
Discovery of not one, but two ways in which the brain allows us to voluntarily forget unwanted memories was made by scientists. The findings may explain how individuals can cope with undesirable experiences and could lead to the development of […]
Kissing Dogs can Cause Gum Disease: Research
Dog owners who kiss their pets could catch gum disease, warn experts. Japanese researchers examined dental plaque from 66 dogs, as well as dental plaque from 81 people from Japan who visited a dog-training school or animal clinic during 2011, […]
Too Many Carbs, Too Much Sugar May Increase Risk Of Cognitive Impairment- Study
People 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, and the danger also rises with a diet heavy in sugar, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Those who consume […]
