The ability to humans to adapt to extremely cold weather may have its roots in DNA according the findings from a study conducted by Karolinska Institute researchers in Solna, Sweden. According to the research findings, the ACTN3 gene has a loss-of-function (LOF) variant that triggers the loss of a skeletal muscle protein known as α-actinin-3. …
Mental health challenges can be quite a handful for anyone to deal with whether the person suffering from poor mental health, or the caretakers of that person. New research findings from the Dunedin Study conducted by Duke researchers link poor mental health during childhood to deteriorating physical health during adulthood. “The same people who experience …
Practicing a healthy lifestyle that includes adequate fitness activities and eating healthy is a great way to avoid lifestyle-related illnesses such as heart disease. A recent Harvard study provided detailed insights into the mechanisms involved in improving one’s cholesterol profile through lifestyle changes. The study suggests that combining lifestyle changes or activities with medicines that …
You have probably heard that blind people usually adjust to their surroundings by adjusting their other senses such as smell or hearing, but have you ever wondered what happens when the sense of touch is lost? A research team from the Bournemouth University, the University of Birmingham, and the University of Chicago sought to find …
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common illnesses in the U.S and the most prevalent type of arthritis. It is also the 5th leading cause of disability. Data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicates that more than 30 million people suffer from the disease in the U.S. Unfortunately, there is currently no …
Opioid use is considered highly addictive and dangerous to those consuming them. However, there has not been much research regarding the impact of opioids on unborn children until now. Scientists from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine recently concluded a study on how opioid use by pregnant mothers affects their unborn children before and …
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Young adults tend to suffer from anxiety and mental restlessness induced by the stresses of life and increasing responsibility, while their older counterparts usually have a better handle on things and a laid-back attitude. As a result, older adults tend to be more focused and can maintain decent levels of productivity. A team of researchers …
Scientists have for a long time been interested in mapping out the human brain and identifying where functions like emotions, decision-making and other important aspects. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan recently embarked on such a mission in which they sought to understand which parts of the brain handle economic decisions. The scientists …
The average human has a lot of activities going on during their day but the human memory only remembers select activities or events at the end of the day. Unfortunately, we have little control over what to remember and so sometimes we forget vital details such as where we put the car keys or the …
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Patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease might soon be able to track and manage their condition more effectively thanks to smartwatches like the Apple Watch. The disease affects the nervous system and has no cure. Existing medications slow down disease progression, allowing patients to function normally for longer through proper management and medical care. The ongoing …
