Category: Health Condition

Parkinson’s Disease: A Promising Treatment Thanks to Stem Cells

By studying the genetic causes of Parkinson’s disease, a multidisciplinary research team has identified a new combination of compounds that could provide access to new treatments. Characterized by a …

An Acne Drug Might Be Able to Treat Heart Disease, Says New Study

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a highly fatal disease of the cardiac muscle that predominantly affects the left ventricle of the heart. The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood …

University of California San Diego: Anticholinergics Can Cause Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It is a neurodegenerative disease that is commonly associated with memory loss and decreased cognitive abilities. Having …

Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Predicted With a Simple Handgrip Strength Test

Muscle weakness is a hallmark symptom of type 2 diabetes and could be recognized with a simple Handgrip strength test. A simple Handgrip strength test to detect one of …

Gilmore Health: A Q&A Session on Genetic Diseases With Dr. Sony Sherpa

Today, in our Gilmore Health Q&A Series, we discuss genetic diseases with Dr. Sony Sherpa, as they are a biological and financial burden. They may only affect a single …

Bee Venom Highly Effective Against Aggressive Forms of Breast Cancer

According to an Australian study, a compound found in the venom of bees and bumblebees has the ability to destroy aggressive cancer cells, including triple-negative breast cancer. Bees are …

The Use of Cochlear Implants in Adults With Hearing Loss Could Prevent Dementia

Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in both ears and can be present since birth or develop later on in life. Sudden-onset hearing loss is usually the loss …

Yale University: States Where Marijuana Is Legal Are Not the Ones With the Highest Rates of Lung Injury (EVALI)

A Yale University study shows that the States with the highest rates of marijuana use and vaping are not the ones with the highest rates of lung injury. The …

University of Alberta: Vitamin D Is Beneficial for the Microbiota of Newborns

A study involving over 1,100 babies suggests that vitamin D supplementation can have a positive effect on intestinal microbiota by preventing the multiplication of certain bacteria. Prescribed from birth …

University of Utah Researchers Developed a Peptide That Can Prevent HIV Infections With Less Side Effects

Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a drug to prevent and treat people with the AIDS virus. In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they explain …