Category: Health News
Hypothesis: Gravity May Be to Blame for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are different theories on how irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs in human beings. Now, yet another theory has been proposed and it suggests gravity may be a trigger …
Epilepsy Breakthrough: New Gene Therapy Can Calm Overactive Neurons without Affecting Normal Brain Cells
A new gene therapy from a team of cell biologists at University College London promises to target overactive brain cells and treat neurological disorders and psychiatric diseases characterized by …The Antimicrobial Brevicidine Offers New Hope against Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria
Many bacterial illnesses have become more challenging, or perhaps impossible, to treat with traditional antimicrobials as a result of the increased emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial pathogens. …Social Anxiety: Error-Related Negativity Plays a Significant Role in Peer-To-Peer Relationships
Peer pressure is the effect exerted by people within the same social group. It can be positive or negative. Typically, when discussing activities that are not viewed as desirable …
Pupil Size and the Alpha Band of Neural Oscillations Mirror Cognition
Being able to simply observe the world through our own eyes, some people may take for granted the processes of thinking, feeling, and imagination. In fact, cognitive processes enable …
Used Mascara, Eyeliner, and Makeup Sponges Are Full of Harmful Fecal Bacteria
Cosmetic products: Beware of bacterial contamination! No one would want to apply a cosmetic product contaminated with fecal bacteria, but this is the case for 70 to 90% of …Neck Lift Procedures: Trampoline Platysmaplasty a Safer Alternative to Corset Platysmaplasty for Neck Rejuvenation
Neck lifts have become increasingly popular in the world today. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), in 2016 there were 29,685 neck lift procedures performed …
Getting Rid of Dicarbonyls Can Cure Atherosclerosis and Lower Insulin Resistance
Metabolism involves building up body tissues using nutrients and breaking down energy stores to get more fuel for the functioning of the human body. These are life-sustaining metabolic reactions …