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25
Nov
Discovery could lead to new drugs to block protein that fuels bowel cancer
Every day, our cells produce a protein called beta-catenin. This protein is important for healthy cell growth and development. However,...
25
Nov
Unexpected cognitive deteriorations in epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 3 million Americans. It is characterized by recurrent seizures that can ...
23
Nov
Physicians urged to consider fungal infections as possible cause for lung inflammation
A new study has found that a type of fungal infection may be a possible cause of lung inflammation. The study, which was conducted by r...
16
Nov
How COVID-19 causes neurological damage
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the C...
15
Nov
What happens to our dopamine system when we experience aversive events?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in many different brain functions, including reward, motivation, and learning. When we ...
10
Nov
COVID testing programs may increase risky behavior, research suggests
A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that increased testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, ma...
09
Nov
Childhood traumas strongly impact both mental and physical health
Childhood trauma is a major public health problem. It has been linked to a wide range of mental and physical health problems, including...
30
Oct
55-year-old woman drops two stone overhauling her fitness routine – ‘amazing’ results
Fad diets always seem to find their way into the mainstream, with a new one promising the ultimate solution to weight loss. The %%post_...
28
Oct
New gene editing strategy could lead to treatments for people born with inherited diseases of the immune system
A new gene editing strategy could lead to treatments for people born with inherited diseases of the immune system. The strategy, develo...
23
Oct
Overdoing zinc can cause copper deficiency warns expert – impacts energy and immunity
A new study has warned that taking too much zinc could lead to copper deficiency, impacting energy levels and immunity.
The report, pu...