Category: Health Condition

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 …

Cardiovascular Health: Life-Threatening Complications of High Levels of Cholesterol and How to Prevent Them

High cholesterol levels lead to the formation of plaques in the arteries, which in turn are involved in various cardiovascular diseases. Here you can see how to limit this …

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 …

A Novel Method Using “Soft” CRISPR May Provide a New Fix for Genetic Diseases

Key Takeaways: The new CRISPR approach leverages the body’s natural DNA repair system for safer gene editing. Tested in fruit flies, successfully restoring damaged genes using healthy gene copies. …

Brain Cancer: Researchers Reprogram Immune Cells to Improve the Effectiveness of Treatment

Radiotherapy changes the behavior of immune cells. In a study on mice, researchers were able to reprogram them to improve the effectiveness of treatment and, consequently, the survival rate. …

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 …