Category: Education
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 […]
Bioengineered human heart cells see improved performance
Researchers can now utilise induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) to form a model of human adult-like cardiac muscle. They do this by introducing electric and mechanical stimulation at an early stage. Since this muscle is similar to the adult heart, […]
Sleep deprivation linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers from a small study at the National Institutes of Health have found that even losing one night of sleep lead to an immediate increase in beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease, In Alzheimer’s disease, beta-amyloid […]
NIH researchers uncover clue behind rare bone disorder
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have made a ground-breaking discovery in uncovering the genetic basis of a “dripping candle wax” bone disease. The rare disorder, known as melorheostosis, causes excess bone formation that resembles dripping candle wax on […]
Beneficial to have pets in nursing homes, but it can also pose risks
Having pets visit or live in nursing homes can bring delight and joy in residents, but it can also pose injuries and illnesses. In a survey of nursing homes in Ohio, nearly all the facilities allowed pets of all kinds […]
Chronic irritability in teenagers linked to suicide risk
Teenagers with chronic irritability, serious depression and anxiety are largely at risk of attempting suicide, says a major Canadian study. Based on records for 1,430 children followed for up to 17 years, researchers found that those who were particularly irritable […]
