Category: Health News
Northwestern University Researchers Create a New Biomaterial That Can Be Used to Grow Neurons
Researchers from Northwestern University developed a new kind of biomaterial that can be 3D printed and can imitate features of the brain tissue. This is a step towards incredible …
University of Pittsburgh Scientist Helps Blind Man Regain Partial Vision
A blind patient with advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa has had his vision partially restored after treatment with optogenetic therapy. His sensitivity to light has improved and he is now able …
Declining Sperm Count in Western Men Does Not Necessarily Mean a Decline in Fertility
Recent studies have shown that sperm counts in men are declining, especially in Western countries, leading to apocalyptic predictions about the possible extinction of the human species. But Harvard …
Hair Loss Treatment: Minoxidil versus Finasteride
Over the years, lots of research has been done about baldness, how it happens, and the solution for it. Hair loss or alopecia or baldness, as it is commonly …Importance of the Psoas Muscle in Back Pain
Back pain is undoubtedly one of the most common medical conditions worldwide. Its incidence spans a vast number of races and geographical locations. Among the myriad of body parts …Hidden Health Risks Associated with Hearing Loss
The human person has five biological special senses – hearing, taste, sight, smell, and touch. These senses are perceived by the ear, tongue, eye, nose, and skin, respectively. An …
A New Brain-Computer Interface to Help Patients with ALS and Spinal Cord Injuries Communicate
A new brain-computer interface (BCI) was developed recently that is believed to be quicker and more accurate than the previous BCIs and it uses handwriting as an underlying principle …