Category: Medical Research
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Investigating Neurodegenerative Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and devastating condition that causes system-wide inflammation. Langerhans cells are a variant of dendritic cells present on the skin’s surface, which aid …Using Proton Pump Inhibitors for More than 4.4 Years Increases Risk of Dementia by 33% Study Shows
A US study has found a link between long-term use of anti-reflux drugs and the risk of dementia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by regurgitation of stomach contents. …Androgens: Possible Role in the Regulation of Stomach Inflammation.
A recent discovery was made at the National Institutes of Health regarding inflammation of the stomach. It was discovered by scientists that androgens, or male sex hormones have an …Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …New Study Suggests Estrogen Could Be a Key Factor Driving Binge Drinking and Increased Alcohol Consumption in Women During Hormonal Peaks
According to a new study, a female hormone, estrogen, promotes excessive alcohol consumption in women. Could excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking in women be linked to hormones? Yes, …
Study Finds Belief in Evolution Reduces Prejudice and Promotes Conflict Resolution in Israel, Muslim-Majority Countries, and Eastern Europe
What shapes the way we perceive and treat others? A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has shed light on an unexpected factor: belief in …
Study Reveals 67.8% of Women Have Unconscious Attraction to Women, While Only 5.9% Show Preference for Men Despite 80.4% Identifying as Heterosexual
What defines attraction? Is it dictated by biology, molded by culture, or shaped by psychological undercurrents we barely understand? Sexual orientation remains one of the more intricate facets of …