Category: Health News
The Science is In: How Social Support Can Shield You from Depression in Your Darkest Times!
A study was published by a team of researchers at the University of Michigan exploring the impact of adequate social support in decreasing the risk of developing depression in …The Makeup of Skin Microorganisms Could Be Linked to Skin Aging in Humans
The human skin houses millions of microorganisms. Over a surface of 1-2 square meters, it is packed with several environmental niches. Skin microorganisms have long been recognized as having …
The Evolution of the Understanding of the Underlying Mechanisms Involved in the Development of Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition. The popular term ‘depression’ usually refers to “Major depressive disorder” as it is called in psychiatric literature. Depression is characterized …Living with Hyperparathyroidism: Coping Strategies and Emotional Support Resources
When one or more parathyroid glands are overactive, hyperparathyroidism results. The parathyroid glands are a group of four pea-sized structures behind the thyroid gland located in the neck. Even …
A New Perspective on Rheumatoid Arthritis: Could Oral Bacteria be a Causative Factor?
A study was published in the Science Translational Medicine journal studying the role of oral bacteria in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. The study was performed by analyzing patient …
Too Much Salt Can Disrupt Energy Supply To Immune Regulators
A new study led by researchers from Germany and Belgium has revealed that having too much salt in the diet can cause the energy supply to immune regulators to …
Breaking Free: Overcoming Alcohol Withdrawal with Resilience and Coping Techniques
Alcohol withdrawal, or alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), is the painful physical process your body goes through when you try to quit drinking alcohol or when you are unable to …
Scientists Discover How to Bring Dead Brains Back to Life – Is Immortality Within Reach?
The human understanding of death depends on how it is conceptualized. The idea is interpreted differently and its definition is often subject to numerous scientific techniques. It has also …