Category: Health News
Y Chromosome May Explain Higher Rates and Increased Severity of Cancers in Men
Recently, an article was published in Nature outlining the results of two scientific studies focused on exploring the role of the Y chromosome in aggressive behaviors of two cancer …Psychedelic Drugs and the Reopening of Critical Periods: Implications for Neuroplasticity
Psychedelics or hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive drugs that affect emotions, perception, and cognitive processes. Psychedelics alter a person’s thoughts, sense of time, and emotions by affecting all …Technique Helps C-Section Babies Get Missing Beneficial Bacteria
It is well known that babies born through Cesarean sections have fewer beneficial bacteria, compared to vaginal births. Researchers are now reporting that one technique could help restore the …
Outcomes of Heart Transplantation: A Comparative Analysis of Donors Following Brain Death and Circulatory Death
Heart transplantation has conventionally been restricted to the use of hearts acquired from donors after brain death. This is to allow for in situ evaluation of cardiac function and …Uncovering the Challenges of Osteoarthritis Treatment: Exploring Current Options and Promising Advances
Osteoarthritis a very common form of arthritis leads to the breakdown of cartilage, causing inflammation of the synovial membrane that surrounds it. Pain, reduced mobility and inflammation are the …
Australian Study Shows mRNA Vaccine Combined with Immunotherapy Reduces Melanoma Recurrence Risk
In an exciting development, a recent Australian study has revealed a potential breakthrough in melanoma treatment. By harnessing the collaborative power of an mRNA vaccine and immunotherapy, researchers have …
Harnessing the Power of Exercise: A New Hope in Battling Substance Use Disorders, Study Reveals
In a notable meta-analysis conducted by a team of addiction specialists from the Université du Quebec à Trois-Rivières, the therapeutic potential of physical activity in assisting individuals with substance …
A Paradigm Shift in Epilepsy Surgery: Disconnecting the Source Network for Lasting Seizure Control
Cutting-edge investigations carried out by neuroscientists from the University College London (UCL) Queen Square Institute of Neurology have illuminated a network of neural connections within the brain that closely …