CHICKEN POX
Chicken pox ,also called varicella ,is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella - zooster virus .This virus is a member of the herpes virus family ,and humans are…
Gut Health 101: Why Your Digestive System Holds the Key to Well-Being
Gut Health 101: Why Your Digestive System Holds the Key to Well-Being Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that affect digestion, immunity, and even mood. When your…
The Hidden Dangers of Processed Foods – What You Need to Know
The Hidden Dangers of Processed Foods – What You Need to Know Processed foods are everywhere—snacks, frozen meals, fast food, and even “healthy” products. While they may be convenient,…
10 Everyday Habits That Secretly Harm Your Health
10 Everyday Habits That Secretly Harm Your Health You might be harming your health without even realizing it! Some daily habits seem harmless but can take a toll on…
10 Foods That Improve Brain Function & Memory
10 Foods That Improve Brain Function & Memory Your brain is the control center of your body, responsible for thinking, memory, focus, and emotions. What you eat directly affects…
WHO launches groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial in Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Health and global health partners, has initiated the first-ever clinical trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan species of…
What you need to know about Trans fats
Key facts Trans fat, or trans-fatty acids (TFA), are unsaturated fatty acids that come from either industrial or natural sources. More than 278 000 deaths each year globally can be…
A new study shows that tuberculosis patients cash-incentivised and counselled have a 52% lower relative risk of having an unsuccessful treatment outcome
Cash and counselling slash unsuccessful TB outcomes by half
Professor Nazir Ismail from Wits University, Johannesburg, and Dr Harry Moultrie from SA’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) led the study, which was published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal on 6 February 2025. The…
Sale of energy drinks to minors banned in Kazakhstan in bold public health move
Kazakhstan has banned the sale of energy drinks to individuals under the age of 21 in a bold step to safeguard their health. Young people are among the primary consumers…
10 Foods You Should STOP Eating If You Want To Lose Weight
10 Foods You Should Stop Eating If You Want to Lose Weight Losing weight isn’t just about exercise—it’s about what you eat. Some foods slow down your metabolism, trigger cravings,…
Metabolic circuit map constructed from the metatranscriptome of dinoflagellate resting cyst persistence in marine sediments. (B) Schematic summary of transcriptionally active pathways revealed by metatranscriptomic analyses in this study.
Scientists enhance understanding of dinoflagellate cyst dormancy
Dinoflagellates play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems, particularly as major contributors to harmful algal blooms. They can enter a dormant stage, known as the resting cyst stage, that allows them…
Recreating the Tumor Microenvironment with Bioprinting Technology for Personalized Drug Response Identification and Prediction
Personalized cancer treatment using 3D bioprinting technology
A collaborative research team led by Professor Jinah Jang from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Creative IT Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)…
Virtual memory T cells (TVM), activated by IL-4 during a parasitic infection in the intestine, expressing the CD22 receptor, which enables them to regulate this activation.
An unexpected mechanism regulates the immune response during parasitic infections
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites. During a parasitic infection, specific immune cells, known as virtual…
Åsa Tivesten, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg.
Testosterone increases damage following a heart attack
Testosterone worsens the damage caused by a heart attack by increasing the number of white blood cells released from the bone marrow. This is shown in a study from the…
A new study from Keck Medicine of USC finds that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as twice as likely to develop advanced liver disease
Why some heavy drinkers develop advanced liver disease, while others do not
Why do some people who consume a few glasses of alcohol a day develop advanced liver disease while others who drink the same amount don’t? The answer may lie in…
Study shows why there are differences in prognosis between different pancreatic tumours and identifies potential avenues for improved treatment approaches
Electronic reporting of symptoms by cancer patients can improve quality of life and reduce emergency visits
People with metastatic cancer who regularly report their symptoms via a home-based electronic monitoring system experienced improved quality of life, clinical outcomes and well-being, as well as fewer emergency department…
Top 7 Foods for Glowing Skin
Top 7 Foods for Glowing Skin When it comes to achieving glowing, youthful skin, many people focus solely on skincare products. While creams, serums, and treatments can help, true radiance…
Relief could be on the way for UTI sufferers dealing with debilitating pain
New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections…
Tattoo inks: How much color gets into the body?
In a new clinical study, scientists from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) have traced the path and metabolism of the liquid components of tattooing agents in the…
Researchers find improved method for treating rare, aggressive, pregnancy-related cancer
A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new mothers, and it has potential with other cancers as well.…
AI tool helps find life-saving medicine for rare disease
After combing through 4,000 existing medications, an artificial intelligence tool helped uncover one that saved the life of a patient with idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease (iMCD). This rare disease has…
During pandemic, playful people were remarkably resilient, OSU research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, new research shows. The study led by Xiangyou “Sharon”…
Is CBD use during pregnancy as safe as people think? New study uncovers potential risks to babies
Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during pregnancy as a means of managing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety and sleep. Though…
Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance use disorders
New research estimates that globally, only 6.9 per cent of people with mental health or substance-use disorders receive effective treatment for their disorders. Researchers from the University of British…
Cancer vaccine shows promise for patients with stage III and IV kidney cancer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have reported that all nine patients in a clinical trial being treated for stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney…
10 Benefits Of Drinking Warm Water Every Morning
10 Benefits Of Drinking Warm Water Every Morning Many people start their day with coffee or cold water, but drinking warm water in the morning is one of the simplest…
Representative immunofluorescence images showing normal oral epithelial cells (left) and early stages of oral cancer (right
How healthy stem cells turn into oral cancer
Nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the American Cancer Society, and the rate of new cases continues to rise. Now, researchers…
Study shows why there are differences in prognosis between different pancreatic tumours and identifies potential avenues for improved treatment approaches
Outside-In Signaling Shows a Route Into Cancer Cells
A new study shows how an anticancer drug triggers an “outside in” signal that gets it sucked into a cancer cell. The work, published Jan. 29 in Nature Communications, reveals a…
Later-onset menopause linked to healthier blood vessels, lower heart disease risk
Later-onset menopause linked to healthier blood vessels, lower heart disease risk
Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels for years to come than those who go through it earlier, according to new University of Colorado Boulder…
Juicing may harm your health in just three days, new study finds
Juicing may harm your health in just three days, new study finds
CHICAGO --- Think your juice cleanse is making you healthier? A new Northwestern University study suggests it might be doing the opposite. The study, recently published in Nutrients, found that a…
Guinea eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Guinea has eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem. This form of human African trypanosomiasis, the…
Cervical Cancer Facts
Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women, but it is preventable and curable when discovered early. Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection with the human…
Taking Charge of Your Heart Health
Some of the risk factors one can control are: Diet: One can control their dietary choices, including reducing intake of saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars. A heart-healthy…
Importance of sleep
The power of sleep: why "Prioritizing" rest is your body’s superpower We’ve all been there, staring at the ceiling in the depths of night or day. counting imaginary sheep that…