Men who have a difficult childhood have lower levels of male sex hormones
Men who grew up in challenging conditions like prevalence of infectious diseases or poor nutrition may have lower levels of testosterone — male sex hormone — in later life, says […]
Genes linking Alzheimer’s to Down syndrome found, to help early diagnosis
Genes linking Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome have been discovered, a new research has claimed. Scientists from The Francis Crick Institute took a step closer to understand which genes are responsible […]
Don’t pop antidepressants if you suffer from lung disease, here’s why
Antidepressants may help to boost your mood but they can prove risky for patients of lung disease. A new study done by the St Michael’s Hospital shows that use of antidepressants can […]
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approves First Marijuana-Derived Drug For Epilepsy
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first drug derived from marijuana, which will be used to treat two rare and severe forms of childhood epilepsy. The drug, […]
Treat Mouth Ulcers With This Unique Method
Scientists have developed a novel biodegradable patch that acts as a plaster and sticks inside the mouth, thus helping in the treatment of oral ulcers. The unique patch, able to […]
Alcohol Addiction: Know The Causes And Treatments
Molecular mechanisms including lower levels of a protein in the brain may be the reason why addicts choose alcohol over an alternative reward, finds a study that may help improve […]
Why men tolerate stress incontinence for years before seeking treatment
Men often tolerate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for more than two years before seeking medical help, says a new study. One third of patients also put up with it for […]
Low-cost plastic sensor to monitor neuro-degenerative diseases developed
Researchers have developed a low-cost sensor made from semi-conducting plastic that can be used to diagnose or monitor a wide range of health conditions, such as surgical complications or neuro-degenerative […]
You may be eating a lot of salt and not even know it, here’s why
Recent studies published by Brigham and Women’s Hospital say that higher salt intake through food can be a cause for death. The study suggested that an inaccurate way of estimating […]
Smoking, diabetes increases risk of calcium deposits in brain
People who smoke or have diabetes may be at a high risk of developing abnormal deposits of calcium in the brain region crucial to memory, a study has found. Dementia […]