In a recent study published in the journal researchers conducted a longitudinal study to examine the neurological changes that accompany pregnancy in humans, particularly for first-time mothers. Their study looked at the period before, during and after pregnancy and found that gray matter (GM) volume evolves in a U-shaped pattern, first decreasing in late pregnancy […]
It was a touch-and-go experience for the 21-year-old British man, who spent two weeks in a coma after his lungs collapsed and he began vomiting blood after continuously vaping at work. After a harrowing experience with only one functioning lung and doctors warning that continued vaping means he won’t live to be 40, a young […]
Research into bone regeneration has taken a significant step forward with the discovery of a key mechanism that could transform treatments for bone diseases. Scientists have identified how discoidin domain receptor 2 (DDR2) enhances bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-dependent bone regeneration while reducing the risk of heterotopic ossification (HO), offering promising therapeutic opportunities. This breakthrough sheds […]
We’ve all been there: getting a random headache and panickingly googling brain tumor symptoms. Well, often this just makes things worse, increasing stress and discomfort. But how can you tell if your headache is harmless? Although most headaches are harmless, a neurologist warns that some symptoms may indicate something more serious, such as a brain […]
With support from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading the implementation of Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and the Honorable Jennifer Wexton’s National Plan for the End Parkinson’s Disease Act (P.L. 118- 66), which entered into […]
Here’s disturbing news for all health enthusiasts – the same gadget you trust to monitor your health may be hiding a silent threat that can slowly seep through your skin and affect your well-being. Scientists are warning about the dangers of many fitness trackers and smartwatch bands. Recent test conducted by a research team at […]
A new storage technique could ensure the stability of protein-based drugs and vaccines without having to store them at low temperatures. The discovery, led by Penn State scientists, could eliminate the need to refrigerate hundreds of life-saving drugs such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies and viral vaccines. “More than 80% of biologics and 90% of vaccines […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of red food coloring No. 3, a synthetic food dye commonly added to give foods a bright cherry red color, citing a potential cancer risk. The current FDA decision banning the use of this controversial dye in foods, beverages, oral medications and dietary supplements […]
In patients with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer after surgery or adjuvant therapy, treatment with trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) reduced the long-term risk of death or invasive disease by 46% and improved survival compared with trastuzumab alone, according to final trial results KATHERINE phase III clinical trial conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC […]
Green tea is widely praised for boosting metabolism and aiding weight loss, but can it also protect brain health? New research suggests that drinking green tea daily may help reduce white matter damage in the brain. Green tea and coffee are known to benefit the brain due to their neuroprotective ingredients. Previous research has also […]