Credit: PixabayStudy Discovers Increased Pressure Impairs Growth of Embryonic Stem Cells Critical for Facial Features Development.An international research team examined the growth patterns of mouse and frog embryos, as well as human embryoids (aggregates of embryonic cells cultured in laboratory settings) to delve into the mechanisms through which certain cells regulate growth and differentiation.They...
Rick Slayman has inspired millions, his family has notedThe initial successful transplantation of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human recipient continues to be celebrated as a significant medical breakthrough and achievement, despite the unfortunate passing of the recipient.Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where 62-year-old Richard "Rick" Slayman underwent the groundbreaking procedure, clarified that...
Credit: CanvasThere are many sleeping models out there, yet we seem to be missing the mark. It's not due to a lack of information but rather the poor application of it that leads people to adopt any method that seems to fit and use it. We often fail to invest time in understanding ourselves...
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, pivotal in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, faced a significant development "on May 7, 2024," when the European Commission revoked its authorization for use, following AstraZeneca's application to withdraw EU marketing authorization on "March 27, 2024."
Credit: PixabayNutritionists and medical researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have discovered evidence suggesting that daily intake of olive oil could lower the risk of dementia.In their research published in the journal JAMA Network Open, the team examined data from two extensive health databases, comprising thousands of individuals. They observed...
Researchers found that adopting a 5:2 intermittent fasting regimen – consuming normally for five days and abstaining from food for two – shielded against liver inflammation and did not lead to weight gain. They also pinpointed the proteins responsible for this protective effect.
Credit: PixabayThis headline effectively communicates the potential health risks associated with anger, drawing attention to the impact of emotional outbursts on heart health.Recall instances when your neighbor cut down your beloved tree or when your boss claimed credit for your hard work on a project?If those memories stir up intense emotions, it might be...
Credit: PixabaySeveral dementia advocacy organizations recommend maintaining a healthy weight to lower the risk of dementia. However, certain studies have proposed that obesity could potentially offer protection against dementia. What does scientific research reveal about this matter?The link between obesity and dementia appears strong initially, as obesity in middle age is associated with a...
Applying low-intensity light to the head and gut simultaneously reduced the effects of chronic stressAgence France-Presse (AFP)/Alain JOCARDA recent study suggests that applying non-invasive, low-intensity light to both the head and abdomen simultaneously can mitigate the impact of chronic stress on both the gut microbiome and the brain. This research contributes to the growing...
Credit: PixabayThe fundamental symptoms of depression, including alterations in energy, activity, cognition, and mood, have been documented for over 10,000 years, whereas the term "depression" itself has been in use for approximately 350 years.Despite its extensive history, there's no consensus among experts regarding the definition or causes of depression. However, many agree that depression...
