Category: Health News
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 …
CRISPR Used for the First Time to Treat a Blind Patient
Until now, the CRISPR system, also known as “genetic scissors”, has only been tested in the laboratory. Now, for the first time, CRISPR has been used on a man …Alzheimer’s Disease: Amino Acid L-Serine May Help Restore Memory
Researchers have just discovered the crucial role that a metabolic pathway plays in Alzheimer’s disease. And their work shows in mice that an amino acid supplement in the form …
The Turquoise Killifish: A Fish That Can Stop Its Aging Process
The turquoise killifish, an African fish, could be the missing key against aging. As it was able to put its life on hold for several months, it became an …
IBS: How to Treat the Diarrhea, Bloating, Flatulence and Abdominal Pain
Flatulence, bloating, abdominal pain, which often disappears after going to the bathroom, diarrhea or constipation or even both? These symptoms could be caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also …
Restful Sleep Has Rejuvenating Effects on the Body
The virtues of the biological function of sleep in our physical and mental health are numerous. Here are the most important ones. Sleeping well is essential for good health. …