Category: Health Condition
Oral Microbiome Changes Associated With Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers
An observational study was performed on two groups of nonsmoking subjects with all matching criteria except for the abundance of the oral microbiota. The study found that the group …Researchers Have Succeeded in Removing Proviral DNA of SIV the HIV Equivalent From Monkey Cells
Using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, researchers were able to remove the Proviral DNA of SIV, the equivalent of HIV in monkeys, from infected cells. They see this proof of concept …
Cardiovascular Health: Not All Chest Pains Mean That the Heart Is in Distress
In two-thirds of cases, chest pain is caused by internal organs or muscle problems in the back or ribs and has nothing to do with the heart. Incorrect Perceptions …
A Newborn’s First Breath Crucial for Postnatal Breathing
A newborn’s first breath is an emotional moment that is critical for survival. Researchers have highlighted the involvement of a gene that controls autonomic breathing, which is expressed just …Messenger RNA Vaccines: How Do They Work and Are They Safe?
Pfizer’s vaccine, which is believed to be 90% effective in preventing COVID-19, is an RNA vaccine that is based on a technology whose foundations were laid only two decades …Can Zokinvy the Anti-Progeria Drug Be Used for Anti-Aging Purposes?
**Editor’s Note: This article has been lightly reviewed for clarity and presentation. The core information reflects the medical knowledge and standards at the time of original publication and is …Low Dose Corticosteroid Use Associated With Cardiovascular Side Effects
Long-term, high-dose Corticosteroid use has always been linked with the risk of cardiovascular diseases, however, a new Leeds University study shows that the same risk may be present even …