Category: Education
China to create gigantic DNA database
A super-sized DNA sequencing platform will be built in Nanjing, capital of East China’s Jiangsu province, in order to create a genetic information database for ethnic Chinese, according to the provincial health authority. The DNA project is part of the […]
Manipulating mitochondrial networks could promote healthy aging, study finds
Manipulating mitochondrial networks inside cells—either by dietary restriction or by genetic manipulation that mimics it—may increase lifespan and promote health, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, published online October 26, 2017 in Cell Metabolism, […]
Thousands of new microbial communities identified in human body
A new study of the human microbiome—the trillions of microbial organisms that live on and within our bodies—has analysed thousands of new measurements of microbial communities from the gut, skin, mouth, and vaginal microbiome, yielding new insights into the role […]
Migraine and its link to other health problems
What conditions have ties to migraines? Are you more likely to have some medical problems if you get those intense headaches? 1. Stroke There’s little evidence that a migraine will trigger a stroke, or that both things will hit at […]
Ketamine may ease migraines
For most people suffering from migraines, the pain can be debilitating. New study, however, has found that migraines can be eased with the use of ketamine. Migraine is a condition characterized by recurrent attacks of moderate or severe headaches, most […]
Light walks can lengthen your lifespan
That light stroll you take after dinner can positively affect your life. Walking has been described as the ‘perfect exercise’ because it is simple, free, convenient, doesn’t require any special equipment or training, and can be done at any age,” […]
Study: worldwide calcium intake remains low, especially in Asia
A new study by researchers at Brown University has found that global calcium intake appears low, especially in Asia, making people vulnerable to bone diseases. The daily calcium intake among adults appears to differ quite widely all around the world in distinct […]
UN Report: newborn mortality likely to rise in near future
The latest report by UN agencies warned on Thursday that at current trends of child mortality, nearly 60 million children could die before their fifth birthday between 2017 and 2030, half being newborns, China’s Xinhua news agency reported. The report, […]
How to cultivate resilience during midlife
Much of the scientific research on resilience — our ability to bounce back from adversity — has focused on how to build resilience in children. But what about the grown-ups? While resilience is an essential skill for healthy childhood development, […]
Study: liver cancer across Asia linked to herbal remedies
Researchers have uncovered widespread evidence of a link between traditional Chinese herbal remedies and liver cancer across Asia, a study said on Wednesday (Oct 18). The findings suggest stronger measures are needed to prevent people from consuming chemicals called aristolochic […]
