Category: Medical Conditions
University of Virginia: Dopamine and Biological Clock Disruption May Cause Obesity
There is an increasing trend in the incidence of obesity and associated health issues in society. Researchers have found that the brain chemical dopamine and the biological clock both …Alzheimer’s: Researchers at UC San Francisco Can Predict the Course of the Disease
Using new brain imaging techniques, the researchers were able to predict the course of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s patients. Ultimately, these discoveries may lead to personalized treatments. Alzheimer’s disease is …60 People in China Diagnosed With a Mysterious Respiratory Disease
In China, 60 patients are currently suffering from a respiratory disease of unknown origin. Seven of them are in serious condition. Health authorities are investigating. A mysterious illness In …UC Berkeley Researchers Restore Vision in Mice Through Gene Insertion
Blind Mice Regain Vision After Gene Insertion in Trials Loss of vision is one of the trickier health issues to deal with and is permanent in most cases. But …Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine Discover How to Improve Bone Repair
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a new mechanism that helps maintain and repair bones in adults. Ultimately, this could help develop new therapeutic strategies to improve …University of Connecticut Reverses Prader-Willi Syndrome in Lab by Restoring Silent Genes
Discovery by UConn Health Researchers Could Mean Much for Prader-Willi Syndrome Treatment Stem cell researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) have made a discovery that …A Chinese Woman Thought to Be Pregnant Was Carrying a 77-Pound Ovarian Tumor
In China, a 59-year-old woman came into the emergency room this month with an enlarged belly as if waiting for triplets. She actually had a 77-pound ovarian tumor. The …Baylor College of Medicine: Alzheimer’s Is Not Caused by the Herpes Virus
While several studies have suggested a link between the herpes virus and an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study contradicts this theory. With 50 million people …Atherosclerosis Facts: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments and Prevention
Arteriosclerosis is a disease of the arteries, characterized by the development of “atheromatous plaque” on the walls of the arteries, which are mainly composed of fatty substances that narrows …