Category: Health News
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Spinach Reduces Intestinal Polyps in Predisposed Rats
In a new study, researchers showed that spinach could prevent colorectal cancer. The study, which looked at the interaction between different organ systems, provides an explanation of the mechanisms …Scientists Discover a New Role of Glial Cells in the Nervous System of the Gut
In the US, about 30 million people are living with gut motility disorders. The medical research aims to study possible causes of gut motility disorders, find mechanisms of the …Phenchol a Compound That Is Found in Basil May Be Effective against Alzheimer’s Disease
Sometimes the most common foods have surprising properties. This is the case with basil, which contains a molecule called phenchol that acts on Alzheimer’s symptoms through the intestines. Our …Global Warming Is Speeding up Because Earth Is Getting Darker
Earth, like all planets in the solar system, reflects a portion of the sun’s light. A portion that scientists say is getting smaller and smaller. Our planet is getting …Role of Mutated Tumor Suppressor Genes in Facilitating Cancer Cells Avoidance of the Immune System
Cancer contributes significantly to the disease burden in the USA and it is also one of the leading causes of disease and death. According to the National Cancer Institute …Dopamine Levels Surprisingly Surge in Response to Stressful Stimuli
Most times in the media and medical journals, dopamine, a catecholamine neurotransmitter associated with many psychiatric diseases, is often referred to as the reward or “feel-good” molecule. This may …Computed Tomography Latest Facts: What Is a CT Scan and How Safe Is It?
Computed tomography enables the medical professional to assess the state of your bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. From this article, you’ll get to know how a CT scan …Researchers at the Pasteur Institute Discover a Coronavirus Almost Identical to SARS-CoV-2 In Laos
Researchers at the Pasteur Institute have isolated bat viruses that are extremely similar to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic. These viruses could be the missing link …Naltrexone May Have a Role in Reducing Weight Gain Caused by Nicotine Withdrawal
Smoking is the leading cause of disease and death in the US. It accounts for 480,000 deaths annually. It is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Although …