Medical Research
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten lifespan. This was recently revealed by researchers from the University of Michigan. Before reaching this conclusion, they wanted to test biologist …
Antibiotic resistance has been a threat to the world’s population for decades. The Lancet classifies antibiotic resistance as “one of the leading public health threats in the 21st century”. …
Although they don’t have neurons, synapses, or a nervous system, bacteria are capable of forming a type of memory, according to a new study. What’s more, they can pass …
Recent findings suggest that curcumin, a substance found in turmeric, may hold promise as a treatment for indigestion, rivaling traditionally prescribed medications for reducing excess gastric acid. This revelation …
Key Takeaways: Adding Durvalumab (Imfinzi) to chemotherapy before and after surgery significantly improves outcomes for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients receiving Durvalumab had a 73% chance of …
Not all organs age at the same rate from one person to the next. For example, around one in five healthy adults aged 50 or older has at least …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
