Category: Health News
Legal Access to Psychedelic Mushrooms: Exploring Availability and Acquisition Methods in the US
Magic mushroom is an all-encompassing name given to any group of fungi containing the compound Psilocybin. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound commonly utilized for its out-of-body experience – an …
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) And Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease Occurrence
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic disorder that is characterized by progressive brain atrophy (shrinking of the brain) and the death of brain cells. People who are aged 65 and …
Augusta University: Gender Dysphoria in Transsexual People Has Biological Basis
The Gender dysphoria that occurs in some transgender persons can be explained by the concentration of a basic hormone that the brain receives in the uterus and during the …
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 …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 …
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 …Chapare Hemorrhagic Fever Can Be Transmitted From Person to Person
Key Takeaways The chapare virus spreads person-to-person, killing three in Bolivia. Causes hemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola but not as lethal. It likely spreads through bodily fluids and possible …
Keratin Microsphere Gel Regrows Hair in Mice and in In Vitro Human Cells by Targeting Follicles and Boosting Gene Expression
Current Limitations in Hair Loss Treatments Hair loss, a common issue affecting millions, often finds limited relief with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, which can have drawbacks such as …