
Author: Iliriana Bisha Tagani MD

Zombie Genes Awaken After Death in the Human Brain
Some neuronal genes experience a surge of activity after the brain has stopped functioning, continuing to grow cells as if they believe in a possible resurrection. This raises questions …
Fever Latest Facts: What Health Conditions Produce it as a Symptom?
A fever is something that makes many people feel a bit unsettled. This is particularly the case with parents when their children are affected. It is easy to see …Canadian Doctors Use Gene Therapy to Successfully Treat Fabry Disease Patients
This study is “revolutionary,” comments one of the authors of the Fabry disease study. Thanks to gene therapy, several patients with Fabry disease can now forgo their bi-weekly injections. …
Unraveling the Enigma of Restless Leg Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
What is restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system that leads to painful sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable need for …
Susceptibility to Depression Can Be Transmitted From Father to Offspring in Mouse Model
Chinese researchers from Nanjing University have shown that depression is heritable in mice. However, no genes have been identified. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and …Common Misconceptions About the Causes and Treatments of Stomach Pain
There are many misconceptions out there about what to do to prevent or relieve stomach pain. We’ve all heard of home remedies for heartburn and bloating. Unfortunately, they don’t …
Understanding Unexplained Weight Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
How is weight loss defined? Weight loss means losing any kind of weight. It may be voluntary (the result of dieting) or involuntary. In this case, weight loss is …
Cold Sores 101: The Latest Facts on Prevention, Treatment, and Risk Factors
Herpes labialis, also known by the popular names “cold sores”, “oral herpes,” or “fever blisters,” appears as a cluster of painful blisters, usually on and around the lips. Exceptionally, …

