Category: Health News
University of Tsukuba: Neurogenesis in the Brain of Adults Crucial to Memory Consolidation During Sleep
Japanese researchers at the University of Tsukuba were able to understand how our brains work to learn and memorize during sleep. Memorization is made possible by the plasticity of …HGH Pills: What Does the Science Say About Their Effectiveness in Raising Growth Hormone Levels?
The human growth hormone is an important growth-stimulating hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It is crucial for osseous and cartilaginous growth in children and is responsible for …University of Alberta: Vitamin D Is Beneficial for the Microbiota of Newborns
A study involving over 1,100 babies suggests that vitamin D supplementation can have a positive effect on intestinal microbiota by preventing the multiplication of certain bacteria. Prescribed from birth …University of Utah Researchers Developed a Peptide That Can Prevent HIV Infections With Less Side Effects
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a drug to prevent and treat people with the AIDS virus. In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they explain …
Boosting Height With Zinc Supplements: What Do Studies Say?
Zinc is an essential mineral found in many foods and is vital for our growth. It plays a role in the regulation of the immune function of the body, …
Environmental Pollution Contributes to Antibiotic Resistance According to Study
The presence of heavy metals in the soil can make bacteria more resistant according to a new study done by researchers from the University of Georgia. Resistance to antimicrobial …
Can HGH Cause Cancer: What Do Studies Say?
Recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) is used for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency. It has been widely used by children and adolescents with GHD and recently, there has …Antibiotics: Two Antibacterial Compounds Effective Against Resistant Tuberculosis Discovered
Researchers have just identified two compounds with antibacterial properties that could eventually lead to the development of antibiotics against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a contagious lung disease caused by an …