A new study conducted by international researchers indicates that a diet rich in fiber could help reduce the gut inflammation caused by radiation therapy in cancer patients. The study was a collaborative effort between the University of South Australia, Lund University, and the University of Gothenburg. The initial findings revealed that a diet consisting of …
If you are an adult with a lazy eye, here is some good news. University of California researchers recently conducted a study through which they discovered that an antidepressant called subanesthetic ketamine can correct a lazy eye. Lazy eye is a brain disorder known as amblyopia, which occurs when there is an imbalance in the …
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One of the beauties of science is that we constantly make discoveries about the world and about us. For example, scientists discovered a few years ago a type of lymphocytes called innate lymphoid cells’ (ILCs), which have important roles in the immune system as far as combatting pathogens is concerned. ILCs are interesting because they …
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It might sound absurd, but it might be possible according to a new study whose findings were recently published in a medical journal called Neurology. The study findings suggest that carriers of the gene mutation associated with Parkinson’s disease can decrease the likelihood of developing the disease by regularly consuming coffee. Previous studies also showed …
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Cancer treatments are often combined for more efficiency, and those combination treatments often fail to yield positive results. One of the reasons is that some cancer cells are resistant to treatment, especially chemotherapy. However, that may change because scientists finally understand the underlying mechanism that allows cancer cells to resist chemotherapy. Scientists from the University …
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A research team which consists of international scientists has identified the potential cause of neonatal brain infection that causes hydrocephalus in Uganda. The research was conducted after a surge in cases of hydrocephalus cases in the country. Hydrocephalus is a condition that is characterized by fluid buildup in brain cavities. When the fluid builds up …
Immune checkpoint blockade therapy (ICT) is not a new concept as far as cancer treatment is concerned. Scientists have previously explored it and even identified its potential treatment for a variety of tumors. Unfortunately, the results have so far indicated a poor response rate that has not really supported continued applications in the past. What …
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Any gym enthusiast knows that maintaining a strong routine and eating healthy is the best route to the best gains and an amazing physique. However, maintaining hose gains becomes more difficult, especially for those that are above 50 years old. However, there is one way that you could retain those gains, and it is scientifically …
It has been the general notion that autism only develops after birth, perhaps due to external factors that a child is exposed to, and this belief was mainly because autism is not easy to diagnose before a child is 18 months old. However, a new study suggests that the neurodevelopmental disorder may have its roots …
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You probably never thought at any point in your life that taking a pill to eliminate that nagging headache could increase your risk appetite. A recent study conducted by Ohio University researchers indicates that Tylenol ha exactly that kind of impact on consumers. The research revealed that individuals who consume Tylenol/acetaminophen tend to embrace more …
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