Category: Health News
Autism Onset Traced to Amygdala Overgrowth Between 6-12 Months: MRI Study Highlights Critical Window for Early Diagnosis
Researchers have long known that autism is a disorder related to the amygdala but have been unable to pinpoint when it begins. A new study by a team from …The Discovery of Possible Harmful Substances in Plastic Toys
It is no longer news that plastic toys made in all parts of the world contain different kinds of harmful chemicals. While this is just a fact, it is …
Dostarlimab (Jemperli) Cures Colorectal Cancer without the Need for Surgery or Chemotherapy
A small clinical trial with 12 participants yielded impressive results: 100% of the colorectal cancer patients saw their cancer disappear. So how does this immunotherapy-based treatment work so effectively? …
Colorectal Cancer: Acinetobacter Baylyi a Bacterium Engineered to Detect Tumoral DNA
Scientists have created a bacterium capable of detecting DNA fragments in colorectal cancer cells, making it an effective diagnostic tool. Bacteria have already been designed to detect disease by …Having Large Testicles May be linked to Cardiovascular Disease Italian Study Shows
Perhaps it is best not to brag about being too big. An Italian study found an association between testicle size and cardiovascular risk. The larger the male gonads are, …30.3% Of Americans Prefer This Sex Position According to New Survey
30.3% of American respondents prefer the doggy sex position, according to a survey done by Zavamed, a website that provides remote medical advice. This is followed by the missionary …
Reusable Contact Lenses Could Make You Almost Four Times More Likely to Have Rare Eye Infection
Key Takeaways Reusable contact lenses increase the risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) nearly fourfold. Wearing contacts overnight or in the shower significantly raises infection risk. Using daily disposable lenses …
Faulty Mitochondria Trigger Insulin Dysfunction in Pancreatic Cells, but ISRIB Restores Blood Sugar Control in Mice
Key Takeaways: Faulty mitochondria in insulin-producing cells trigger a stress response that disrupts blood sugar control, per a University of Michigan study. An experimental drug, ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response …