Category: Medical Research

Abuse in Early Life Shows a Strong Link with Schizotypal Behavior in Adults

Studies of clinical populations have provided a wealth of information about the effects of childhood trauma on adult mental health. It is generally known that there is a direct correlation …

Duke University Study Shows That High Cholesterol Levels Can Increase the Incidence of Breast Cancer

Having High cholesterol levels is already known to have negative effects on the body. A recently published Duke University study showed that high cholesterol levels increase the risk of …

Artificial Corneas Developed via Biotechnology Restore Vision to People with Corneal Blindness

Corneal blindness is the fourth most common cause of vision loss globally, with over 5% of the world’s population being affected by it. Unlike glaucoma, cataract, and Age-Related Macular …

Fibrosis Caused by Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Also a Strong Predictor of Long-Term Mortality

Liver fibrosis is a strong predictor of long-term mortality in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. “Many patients with advanced liver failure caused by obesity, diabetes, and their comorbidities …

Inhibiting the Enzyme G6PD Destroys Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Cells in the Omentum

A team from the Los Angeles-based Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation has identified the key role of a metabolic enzyme in ovarian cancer metastasis. The enzyme, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), …

Linking the Blood Circulatory Systems of Young and Old Mice Uncovers Potential Anti-Aging Benefits

Have you dreamed about becoming younger? Scientists have managed to slow down the aging of older mice by connecting their blood circulatory system with young mice! A new clue …

Popular Epilepsy Medication Sodium Valproate Raises the Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring When Taken by Fathers

Children whose fathers were treated with sodium valproate or its derivatives (Depakene, Depakote, Depamide, Micropakine, and generics) in the three months before conception have “an increased risk of neurodevelopmental …