Category: Health News
Barth Syndrome: Gene Therapy Offers Hope, But Challenges Remain for Rare Genetic Disorder
Key Takeaways: Barth syndrome, a rare X-linked disorder affecting males, causes heart defects, muscle weakness, and immune issues due to mutations in the TAZ gene. Boston researchers successfully reversed …
Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Gastrointestinal Disorders
According to research published by the University of Colorado, Air pollution can negatively impact colon health. By altering normal gut flora, polluted air can result in chronic gastrointestinal diseases …
Research Indicates Indoor Sports Athletes May Have Weaker Bones
Vitamin D is found in very few dietary sources, such as the flesh of fatty fish. The major source of Vitamin D is via the synthesis of cholecalciferol in …
Why Does Italy Have the Highest Death Rate From Coronavirus?
Editorial note: Some minor corrections have been made, but the article content reflects the time of publication and serves as a historical archive. With total cases of coronavirus in …Correcting DNA Damage From Alcohol Could Be Soon Possible
Alcohol has widespread systemic effects, damaging vital organs by various underlying mechanisms. Among these mechanisms, the alcohol production of a degradation product with destructive action on the human genetic …Urine Test May Provide Less Invasive Option for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Key Takeaways A urine test may detect prostate cancer by identifying specific RNA and metabolic markers. It offers a noninvasive alternative to traditional prostate biopsies, which can miss cancer …
Culture Might Influence Feeling of Being Sick, Researchers Find
It is deemed normal for an individual to express certain behaviors or sensations when feeling sick. Social scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are now …