
Author: Dr. Tampiwa Chebani MBBS BMedSc

Flavored Electronic Cigarettes Lead to Cardiac Arrhythmias in Mice
Are electronic cigarettes harmful to health? There is a lack of scientific data to answer this question with certainty. Observations about the toxic effects of electronic cigarettes are piling …
A Newborn’s First Breath Crucial for Postnatal Breathing
A newborn’s first breath is an emotional moment that is critical for survival. Researchers have highlighted the involvement of a gene that controls autonomic breathing, which is expressed just …
Influenza: A Universal Flu Vaccine Successfully Completes Phase I Trial
Scientists have been trying for years to develop a universal flu vaccine that does not need to be renewed every year. They may be on the right track because, …
Anti-Aging Research: Researchers Identify the Regulators of Skin Aging
When it comes to aging skin, anti-aging creams promise miracles. But to date, the mechanism behind this inevitable process is not clear. Researchers at the University of California, San …Can Zokinvy the Anti-Progeria Drug Be Used for Anti-Aging Purposes?
**Editor’s Note: This article has been lightly reviewed for clarity and presentation. The core information reflects the medical knowledge and standards at the time of original publication and is …
Oxytocin Is Very Important to Healthy Social Interactions Study Shows
What is Oxytocin? Oxytocin, which is known to promote bonding between mother and child, is also an essential pillar for social bonding. Researchers have shown this function in mice. …New Drug Zokinvy Slows Down Aging in Progeria Patients
A new drug has been developed against progeria, a rare disease responsible for accelerated aging due to the accumulation of a protein, progerin. By preventing its formation, the new …
Glaucoma Breakthrough: Vision Loss in Mice Restored With Anti Aging Cocktail
Researchers from Harvard University Medical School have succeeded in rejuvenating mice in an experiment by altering their genomes. With the help of a cocktail made out of three genes, …

