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Treat all HIV patients with antiretrovirals says WHO
Anyone infected with HIV should begin antiretroviral treatment as soon after diagnosis as possible, WHO announced in a news release on Wednesday. With its “treat-all” recommendation, WHO removes all limitations on eligibility for antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with […]
Cancer drug may sharpen memory
Scientists found that a drug normally used to treat cancer can be used to sharpen memory and help Alzheimer’s patients. New Rutgers research published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that a drug – RGFP966 – administered to rats made […]
Children with ADHD and congenital heart disease can take stimulant meds
Children with congenital heart disease and ADHD can take stimulant medications without fear of significant cardiovascular side effects, a new study says. In a study presented at a national meeting last October 4, researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center […]
Lead exposure in mothers can affect grandchildren
High levels of lead in a pregnant mother’s blood affects not only their unborn kids, but even their grandchildren as well, says a study by a team of researchers at Wayne State University. Their study, Multigenerational epigenetic inheritance in humans: […]
Researchers found keys to happiness at work
A new study by a mathematical economist spells out three things: (1) money does buy happiness, (2) but the income increase has to be long-term, and (3) overtime makes us really sad. Mathematical economist Prof. Dr. Christian Bayer, from the […]
Action-packed video games are workouts for the brain
A recent study is the best excuse to give when you want to hole up and play video games all day. Action-packed video games, researchers conclude, is a good exercise for your brain. Analyzing science on the cognitive effects of […]
Cell damage causes Type 1 diabetes symptoms
Patients long suffering from Type 1 diabetes often have a group of symptoms called diabetic enteropathy. Diabetic enteropathy includes gastroparesis (delayed emptying of food), irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal distension and fecal incontinence. The causes of diabetic enteropathy were unknown, until […]
Sleep late, gain weight
A new study shows that sleeping late will make you gain weight. Researchers found that every hour of sleep less than the nine-hour ideal lead to gaining 2.1 points on BMI Index in the span of five years. University of […]
Young babysitters make insensitive parents
Kids who weren’t allow to enjoy their childhood would be less sensitive to their child’s needs, says a new study. The findings suggest these parents do not understand appropriate child development and end up parenting in a similar harmful manner […]
Short, high-intensity exercise boosts heart health in teens
According a study, teens just need around 10 minutes of high-intensity exercise three times a week to reduce risk of heart conditions in the future. Even apparently healthy teenagers showed significant improvements in markers which are indicators of cardiovascular health, […]
