Credit: PixaobayMany sources frequently assert that when aiming to shed pounds, a daily practice should involve consuming a substantial amount of water. Some online guidance even proposes consuming up to a gallon (approximately 4.5 liters) daily. The assertion is that water aids in calorie burning and appetite suppression, subsequently promoting weight loss.However, despite our...
Credit: PixaobayNeuroimaging indicates that individuals with a higher likelihood of taking up smoking during their teenage years tend to exhibit diminished gray matter in two critical brain regions. These findings suggest that these regions may have a substantial impact on inhibition and the development of addiction."Smoking stands as one of the most prevalent addictive...
Credit: PixaobayThe concentration of caffeine in your bloodstream may influence the quantity of body fat you possess, and this, in turn, might play a role in determining your susceptibility to developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.These are the conclusions drawn from a recent study that employed genetic markers to establish a more conclusive...
Credit: PixaobayYears of dedicated research have finally yielded a powerful synthetic molecule that rapidly neutralized 285 bacterial strains during testing, positioning it as a crucial asset in our battle against an impending crisis of superbug infections.While it's not the initial modern advancement in synthetic antibiotics, a significant amount of research is now intensely concentrated...
n a new study, scientists have successfully transplanted genetically-modified pig kidneys into a human patient and shown that kidney function is maintained for at least a week. Credit: PixaobayResearchers have proven that human recipients of genetically modified pig kidneys experience viable function for at least seven days post-transplantation, showing no indications of rejection. This...
Credit: PixaobayDogs possess an olfactory ability that exceeds ours by approximately 10,000 times due to their possession of around 220 million scent receptors, compared to humans' 5 million. Their rapid inhalations, reaching up to 300 per minute, ensure consistent capture of new scents, contributing to their impressive role in swiftly detecting diseases.When our well-being...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers have presented fresh insights into the mechanism by which diabetes affects the healing of eye wounds. For the first time, they have identified two related disease-associated changes to the cornea.Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have gained fresh insights into how diabetes hampers wound healing in the eye. For the first time, they have identified...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers examined information from over 150,000 adults in 29 countries spanning the period from 2001 to 2022. The findings revealed a significant occurrence of mental health disorders, indicating that 50 percent of the population would experience at least one disorder by the time they reach the age of 75.A global research collaboration, led...
A recent study indicates that probiotics may improve cognitive function and potentially prevent age-related cognitive decline by modulating the gut microbiome. Particularly in individuals with mild cognitive impairment, shifts in gut microbiome composition, such as decreases in the abundance of Prevotella bacteria, correlated with improved cognitive scores. Credit: PixaobayRecent research highlights the gut's crucial role in...
Credit: PixaobayThe possibility exists that swine flu could undergo evolution and resurface in humans. However, by implementing measures to control its transmission among individuals in close contact with pigs, we can effectively avert such a scenario.The first instance of swine flu (H1N1pdm09) in humans was documented in 2009, marking 14 years since its initial...
