Category: Health News
New High-Resolution Look at Rabies Virus May Lead to Better Vaccines
Researchers from La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) may have discovered targets that could make for more effective vaccines for rabies when focused on. Vaccination is preferable to treatment …
Aging of Blood Stem Cells in Late Life May Be Preprogrammed in the Cell’s Developmental Memory
To the naked eye, the blood, the only liquid tissue in the body, is a red flowing liquid. On closer examination with a microscope, this red liquid is observed …Vitamin D Deficiency Could Increase the Risk of Dementia
Vitamin D is one of the very few vitamins produced by the human body. This fat-soluble vitamin can be produced in the skin in the presence of sunlight. Vitamin …
Androgens Responsible for Higher Bladder Cancer Cases Among Men
Men are more susceptible to having most forms of cancer. Now, researchers have found that hormones may explain this phenomenon. In a new study published in the journal Science …
New Atlas Shows Fetal Brain Growth Rate in the Chinese Population
During the second and third trimesters, the fetal brain develops rapidly and complexly in the womb. During gestation, the fetal cerebrum undergoes intricate yet well-orchestrated growth, particularly in the …
Scientists Discover Superworms Can Munch Through Polystyrene
A new study by a team of scientists from Australia shows that certain superworms could transform how plastic waste is recycled and, thus, help save the planet. Large quantities …Anti-A33 Antibodies May Hold the Keys to Effective Therapy against Poxvirus Infections Including Monkeypox
Like many other viruses, the poxvirus is a killer virus that has been implicated in quite a number of diseases. While a disease such as smallpox caused by this …Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation Improved by Roflumilast a Phosphodiesterase-4-Inhibitor
Sleep has a regulatory role in cellular and metabolic balance. Deprivation of sleep harms social and biological well-being. For example, sleep deprivation (SD) significantly impairs hippocampus function and alters …