Category: Education
Meth may fight flu virus, study suggests
Meth kills brain cells, fuels tooth decay, loads the body with toxins and weakens the heart, muscles and immune system. But the otherwise body-wrecking drug may also have flu-fighting properties, new research suggests. A group of scientists from the National […]
Laptop Heat can Affect Male Fertility- Study
A couple from Portsmouth went in for fertility testing after many unsuccessful attempts at having a baby. Scott Reed and Laura were perplexed with their problems and initially thought that Reed’s fertility took a beating after an attack of mumps […]
Looking old linked to more heart risks- Study
If you look old, you might be at higher risk of heart trouble. People with several visible signs of aging such as hair loss and fatty deposits around the eyes have a higher risk of developing heart problems than those […]
Alcohol Dependence Twice As Fatal For Women As Men- Study
Women who are addicted to alcohol are twice at risk of dying early as men with alcohol dependence. The finding has prompted GPs to call for screening of female patients for excessive alcohol consumption. Researchers followed 149 heavy drinkers for […]
Use Magnets To Ease Pain Of Alzheimer’s- Study
According to researchers, using a magnetic coil to stimulate the parts of the brain involved in memory and learning could help delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers believe that used early in the course of the disease, it […]
Redheads at cancer risk regardless of sun exposure: Study
People with pale skin and red hair may be more prone to developing a deadly form of skin cancer regardless of whether they spend time in the sun or not, a study said Wednesday. Not only is this group more […]
Men Who Do Exercise Are More Fertile With Better Quality Semen- Study
Based on a new study researchers at the University of Cordoba linked moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary men. Semen quality at large has dropped in the last […]
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 […]
