A team of researchers from North Carolina State University recently published the findings of a study in which they observed how vitamin D affects growth. The study findings indicate that Vitamin D deficiency can cause stunted growth and obesity in zebrafish. The researchers used post-juvenile zebrafish in the study, where they divided them into three …
The medical fraternity recommends that women get a regular pap smear because it could be the key to saving their lives. A pap smear can be used to detect HPV, which is known to cause cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancers globally and one of the leading killer …
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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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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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 …
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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You have probably heard the term sleep apnea, and you even know that it is a sleeping condition characterized by heavy snoring as tissues in the nasal track obstruct proper breathing. But do you know how big of an impact that it has to those who suffer from it? Roughly 22 million people suffer from …
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A study conducted on autism revealed that the disease, a neural developmental disorder that results in the inability to form proper human behavior and social interactions, might have its onset even before birth. The findings from the study are interesting and important for a couple of reasons. However, to truly understand those reasons, we must …
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A real-world clinical trial of pediatric Type 1 diabetes patients in the US has established that Tandem Diabetes Care’s closed-loop artificial pancreas system can increase the amount spent per day in a healthy blood sugar range. Type 1 diabetes children can now regulate blood glucose The artificial pancreas system monitors and regulates blood glucose levels …
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