Cinnamic acid, a component of Chinese cinnamon, promoted hair growth in the lab. Credit: PixabayResearchers have demonstrated that a compound found in cinnamon, the aromatic spice, stimulates hair follicle growth in laboratory experiments. They are now directing their efforts toward utilizing this discovery to develop a new treatment for reversing hair loss using natural...
Credit: DepositphotosSex offers numerous advantageous physical and psychological outcomes, such as lowering elevated blood pressure, enhancing the immune system, and promoting improved sleep quality.Engaging in sexual activity and experiencing orgasm trigger the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," which plays a crucial role in fostering trust and strengthening bonds between...
Credit: DepositphotosIn the domain of medical peculiarities, few disorders arouse as much intrigue and apprehension as aquagenic urticaria, more commonly referred to as the "water allergy."This uncommon condition turns the seemingly harmless act of water contact into a distressing ordeal, affecting individuals like 22-year-old Loren Montefusco from South Carolina, USA.Suffering from a diagnosis of...
Dogs can already be helpful to those suffering from PTSD, and new research shows they might even be able to predict flashback events and intervene before they happen. Credit: PixabayIn a small study, two dogs successfully identified the scent associated with traumatic memories in human breath. This discovery suggests that dogs could become even...
Surgeons Nahel Elias (left) and Tatsuo Kawai (right) performing the landmark transplantation surgery of a pig kidney into a human patientMassachusetts General HospitalFor the first time, a genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully implanted into a living patient. The recipient is reportedly recovering well weeks after the procedure, sparking optimism for a larger...
Credit: DeposithphotosResearchers in the US, through an analysis of medical insurance data combined with laboratory research on the genetic and neurological impacts of sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction often marketed as Viagra, have affirmed the medication's potential in preventing critical proteins in nerve cells from forming harmful tangles, suggesting its potential as...
A plastic derived from plants underwent nearly complete biodegradation within less than seven months. Credit CanvasA new study found that an algae-based plastic breaks down 97% in compost and water within seven months, even when crushed into tiny particles. Scientists hope this eco-friendly plastic will replace harmful petroleum-based ones. There's been a lot of...
Credit: PixabayResearchers in the US purport to have condensed certain health benefits of exercise into an ingestible pill.Although still in its infancy, this innovative medication has shown promising results in preliminary tests on rodents, harnessing a natural metabolic pathway typically activated by physical activity.When administered daily to mice, the drug, known as SLU-PP-332, appears...
Credit: DepositphotosElon Musk, the owner of X, recently revealed using small doses of ketamine "once every other week" to regulate the "chemical tides" underlying his depression. He believes it aids in breaking free from a "negative frame of mind."This has elicited various responses in the media, including on X (formerly Twitter), ranging from...
Eating a keto diet significantly delayed the onset of mild cognitive impairment Credit: DepositphotosNew research indicates that adhering to a keto diet effectively staved off the mild cognitive impairment commonly associated with the initial phases of Alzheimer's disease. This was achieved by modifying the connectivity and communication patterns among brain cells. The researchers propose...
