Author: Iliriana Bisha Tagani MD
Simulating Exposure to Feces to Treat OCD Shows Promise
To combat obsessive-compulsive disorders related to cleanliness, Anglo-American researchers used a method known as the rubber hand illusion where the patients were made to feel as though their hands …
A Single Dose of Antibodies Could Protect Newborns Exposed to HIV
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine developed a protocol capable of preventing the formation of a viral reservoir with a single dose in monkeys that …
University of Connecticut Reverses Prader-Willi Syndrome in Lab by Restoring Silent Genes
Discovery by UConn Health Researchers Could Mean Much for Prader-Willi Syndrome Treatment Stem cell researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) have made a discovery that …
A Chinese Woman Thought to Be Pregnant Was Carrying a 77-Pound Ovarian Tumor
In China, a 59-year-old woman came into the emergency room this month with an enlarged belly as if waiting for triplets. She actually had a 77-pound ovarian tumor. The …
Baylor College of Medicine: Alzheimer’s Is Not Caused by the Herpes Virus
While several studies have suggested a link between the herpes virus and an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study contradicts this theory. With 50 million people …
Atherosclerosis Facts: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments and Prevention
Arteriosclerosis is a disease of the arteries, characterized by the development of “atheromatous plaque” on the walls of the arteries, which are mainly composed of fatty substances that narrows …
Benzodiazepines: More Teenagers Are Getting Addicted
In the United States, the widespread use of these drugs for teen anxiety is becoming a concern. Anything taken in excess is harmful to health, let alone medication. A …
Working More Than 41 Hours Increases the Risk of Hypertension
Employees who spend more than 49 hours at work each week are more likely to develop high blood pressure, according to a study by the American Heart Association. A …
Muscle Power More Important Than Muscle Strength for Longevity
Contrary to popular belief that muscle strength is what matters, researchers have found that the ability to lift weights swiftly may be more crucial for a prolonged life. Brazilian …