Category: Education
Excessive alcohol-consumption increases risk of PMS
New research shows that women who consume alcohol excessively are at increased risk of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). “Together with other researchers, we believe that alcohol increases PMS risk by altering the level of hormones, such as gonadotropin, during the menstrual […]
Too much caffeine intake in pregnancy linked to overweight kids
A Norwegian study has found that pregnant women who consume lots of coffee and other caffeinated beverages may be more likely to have kids who are overweight than mothers who limit caffeine during pregnancy. Researchers examined data on caffeine intake […]
Scientists come up with genetically-altered antibodies that protect monkeys from HIV-like virus
Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have come up with two genetically-modified broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) that protected rhesus macaques from an HIV-like virus. After introducing genetic mutations into two potent HIV bNAbs, researchers prepared intravenous […]
LGBTQ youth vulnerable to bullying, abuse and mental health problems
Three US studies find that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are more vulnerable to abuse, bullying and mental health problem compared to their heterosexual and gender-conforming peers. While plenty of previous research has documented a variety of […]
Most wealthy people around the world expect to live until 100
More than half of wealthy investors around the world expect to live to the age of 100, a recent survey shows. The survey also shows that two of three of them plan to work longer in life to afford a […]
Too much green tea supplements can cause liver disease
Consuming supplements which are high in green tea extracts can increase risk of liver damage, according to new research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Tea infusions, as used for brewed tea, are still considered safe. Instant tea drinks […]
Tooth loss in middle-age could signal heart disease
A U.S study suggests that losing two or more natural teeth in your middle age may signal an increased risk for coronary heart disease. “In addition to other established associations between dental health and risk of disease, our findings suggest […]
Being overweight can cause liver problems
A research has found that on in eight middle-aged adults are likely to have a serious form of liver disease due to being overweight. Scans of nearly 3,000 individuals from the UK Biobank research project showed that 12% had inflamed, […]
Ketamine can be faster alternative to anti-depressants
A UK study has found that ketamine can provide as a better, faster alternative to antidepressants for people living with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. The study found use of the drug via a nasal spray led to “significant” improvements […]
Infection by Epstein-Barr virus can cause lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Scientists have always known that infections related to Epstein-Barr virus can trigger systemic lupus in patients, as well as a host of other autoimmune diseases, though further details were unclear. Now, a novel computational method shows that a viral protein […]
