Skin cancer drug ‘bexarotene’ reverses Alzheimer's in mice
According to the findings of a new US research published in the journal Science, skin cancer drug ‘bexarotene’, which is marketed as Targretin, has reversed Alzheimer's in mice; thereby increasing the chances of similar success against the terminal disease in humans.
Women Unconcerned About Heart Health
As per recent reports, it has been revealed that heart attack signs among men and women differ. Men easily diagnose heart pain and this is one of the biggest reasons that they are able to survive it. However, things are not the same for women.
Underwater Noises Cause Stress in Baleen Whales
It has been found by a team of researchers at New England Aquarium in Boston that whales in Bay of Fundy tend to be stressed because of sounds produced by ships. The stress is risking the whales further to be prone to various diseases.
Need For Lowering Antibiotic Prescriptions
In a recent report it has been revealed that there is dire need for reducing the number of antibiotic prescriptions in the nation. The recent University study is of the view that there is need for 1.6 M cuts each year.
Name Can Play Games for You
Recently, researchers of Melbourne have claimed in a study that tough to pronounce name can damage one’s identity. According to them easy to pronounce name leaves a positive mark over others. However, people with hard to pronounce name finds it complicated to win the hearts of their friends and colleagues.
Safe Sunscreen Guides Voluntarily Recalled
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It has been reported that a recall of Safe Sunscreen Guides has been made voluntarily by the Friends of the Earth after questions over the content of various brands of sunscreens had been raised. An unpublished study has found that the nanoparticles in sunscreens are being endorsed as nano-free.
Bexarotene Drug Capable of Reversing Alzheimer’s
As per a research that has been published in the journal Science, it has been revealed that a group of US researchers have tested the efficacy of a drug known as bexarotene. From the study, it has been revealed that the drug is capable to reverse the pathological, cognitive and memory deficits which starts appearing at the time of Alzheimer's disease.
People Are Unaware of Being Affected With Mental Illness
A recent research, conducted by the King’s Fund and the Centre for Mental Health, has highlighted that in many cases mental illness is ignored because of the other health complications of the patients.
Shyness to Be Characterized As Mental Disorder
It has been reported that new guidelines are about to be passed which would characterize shy children as mentally disturbed. It has further come to light that habit of using internet routinely and showing eccentric behavior could raise brows of the experts as these habits would be considered to be mental issues.
Expecting Mums Can Be Treated For Cancer, Say Study
There is good news for expecting mums who are suffering from cancer. A recent study, conducted by the Belgian researchers, has found that cancer treatment is safe for the expecting mums and for the fetus. The study has found that the children whose mothers have gone through cancer therapy while being pregnant had a healthy growth.
Researchers Highly Optimistic on Bionic Eye Implant
In what will indeed turn out to be a godsend for people who are helpless against their blindness, a recently concluded study, which was carried out by researchers from the Monash Vision Group (MVG) of Monash University, has claimed that a bionic eye implant is all in readiness for undergoing human trials sometime during the next year.
Tai Chi Helps in Addressing Parkinson's disease
A group of researchers from the Oregon Research Institute has found in a research that tai chi that is a Chinese martial art could be essentially beneficial in addressing problems caused due to Parkinson’s disease.
Y chromosome is To Blame For Heart Disease, Says Research
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A recent study is of the view that the Y chromosome in men is sometimes responsible for the link to a coronary heart disease.
The genetic variations in the Y chromosome are the reason for the onset of this potentially lethal disease. The research has been done by Dr. Helene Wilson from the British Heart Foundation.
Too Much Shifting Could Be Bad For Growing Kids, Says Research
A recent Scottish research has found that the children whose family is in the habit of moving and shifting from one place to another are at a higher risk of having poor health. According to the researchers, these children are also vulnerable to indulge in ill habits of drinking and smoking in their adolescence.
New Guidelines for Air Passengers Issued
For long it was believed that dehydration, consumption of alcohol in a flight and travelling by economy class could cause severe blood clots which could be life threatening. However, in the guidelines issued by the American College of Chest Physicians, it has been said none of the above mentioned factors could trigger clots or deep vein thrombosis.
US Study Finds New Parkinson’s Replica
It has been recently revealed in a report that scientists from the U. S have been able to replicate the structure of genetic Parkinson’s disease. This is a significant achievement for the scientists as it will help in further understanding the mutations of Parkinson’s disease.
Campylobacteriosis Infection Causes Guillain-Barré Syndrome
In a recent study, it has been alleged that the Campylobacteriosis infection is causing Guillain-Barré Syndrome. According to researchers of the study, about 12 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome turn up every year because of Campylobacteriosis.
Fizzy Drinks Can Cause Asthma
It has been recently revealed in a report that too many fizzy drinks might put a person at the risk of contracting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders. Basically it raises the risk of asthma. This study has been done by a research team from Australia, and they are of the view that as many 1 in every 10 people are hooked to drinking as much as half liter of soft drinks per day.
A Person’s Name that is Easy To Pronounce Gives him Popularity, Says Research
A recent research conducted by the researchers of Melbourne has found that the person whose name is easy to pronounce leaves lasting impression over others. According to the researchers the ‘name pronunciation effect’ helps others in judging others.