Category: Health News
A New Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia Discovered
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that mostly affects women. The persistent muscle and joint pain that characterizes this disease seems to be the work of the brain, but a …
Scientists Pinpoint the Spots of Early Prion Protein Deposition in the Retina
What is prion disease? Prion diseases are a type of neurodegenerative disorder that is produced by the accumulation of abnormal proteins in the brain. Prion disease predominantly affects the …
UCSF: Faster Cellular Aging Is Linked to Early Death Seen in Depressed People
Epidemiology Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. About 264 million people of all ages are thought to have one or another kind …Bone Fractures: A New Biocompatible Material to Replace Metallic Fixation Plates
Clinical studies showed good results for a new custom molded material that could revolutionize the treatment of fractures allowing for better healing without side effects. In most cases, surgeons …
The Inhibition of GABA Production in the Liver Restored Insulin Sensitivity within Days
The accumulation of fat in the liver impairs its nerves which prevents the proper transmission of signals to the brain, which leads to the disruption of insulin regulation. Type …
Wisdom Teeth Removal Improves the Sense of Taste in the Long Run
People who have had their wisdom teeth removed are said to have an improved sense of taste in the long run. Oral hygiene is important to the sense of …Red Blood Cells May Have a Role in Preventing Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss Associated with Aging
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in average life expectancy globally. In the US, the average life expectancy increased from 70 to 79 years …
University of Montreal: Sleepwalking Is the Result of Poorly Regulated Deep Sleep
Sleepwalking is a non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) that affects up to 4% of adults. It can lead to serious injuries in sufferers, and in some cases, Sleepwalking leads …