Category: Health News
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …
When People Like Each Other, They Respond Faster in Conversation, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: Fast response times (under 250 ms) during conversation signal stronger connection. This applies to both strangers and close friends. Observers can often detect mutual interest based on …
Flame Retardants May Cause Autism According to University of California Riverside Study
In a recent study, researchers established a link between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and flame retardants. According to their research in mice, long-term exposure to these chemicals appears to …
Autism and Anger Management – Here Is How to Care For Your Dear Ones
High-functioning autism or HFA is a term used for those who have autism spectrum disorder and are capable of completing daily errands without assistance. They also have better functional …
A Leap Towards HIV Cure: Stem Cell Transplants Show Promising Results in Recent Study
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune cells, making the body prone to infections especially the kinds that do not usually affect normal people. …WFIRM Scientists Discover How to Use CRISPR to Better Edit Genomes with Minimal DNA Deletions
CRISPR, meaning clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats, is a very powerful tool in genetics. It disrupts the normal sequence of repeating units of base pairs in a DNA molecule …HIV-Positive People Show a Significant Acceleration of Biological Aging
HIV is the retrovirus responsible for AIDS, and that also induces premature biological aging, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. HIV causes premature …
Scientists Confirm Inhaled Vaccines More Effective For COVID-19 Than Nasal Sprays
A comparison of vaccine delivery systems for respiratory infection treatments that was carried out by scientists from McMaster University showed that inhaled aerosols offer superior protection and more robust …