Health

Researchers engineer novel human spinal cord implants to treat paralysis

Tel Aviv: It is an unfortunate reality that there isn’t a cure for permanent paralysis. The spinal cord can’t heal itself. But, now, for the first time in the world, researchers from…
Researchers solve mystery of death from rare illness in young child

Missouri: A medical mystery rattled the world when a 2-year-old child — seemingly healthy at birth — succumbed to an undiagnosed, rare illness. Now, new research by Washington University School of Medicine…

Daily exercise may provide relief for dry, itchy eyes, suggests research

Waterloo: A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo has made some interesting discoveries about how doing exercise is beneficial for a number of reasons, including a healthy heart, keeping…
Weight loss decreases risk of growths related to colorectal cancer: Study

Oxford: The findings of a recent study have shed some light on whether losing weight reduces the risk of cancer. The study in ‘JNCI Cancer Spectrum’, published by Oxford University Press, indicated…
Study reveals poor sleep, stress worsen in nurses who work night shifts

Oregon: A new study has found that nurses who work in night shifts experience more sleep disturbances and are more likely to suffer from psychological as well as physical health issues like…
Researchers argue obesity isn’t the problem of excess of fat but loss of function

Washington: A team of researchers have argued that the negative health effects of obesity stem not simply from an excess of fat but from the decline in its ability to respond to…
Chronic conditions in middle age linked to increased dementia risk: Study

London: It has been rightly said that as one reaches middle age, they have the infamous ‘mid-life-crisis’. Now, a new study has revealed that having two or more chronic conditions (known as…

Study finds obesity linked to increase in female reproductive disorders

Washington: A new study has found an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders, but the extent of this link differs among conditions. The study has been published…
Study reveals that hepatitis E virus defies alcohol-based hand disinfectants

Hanover: Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV is the most common cause of acute virus-mediated hepatitis worldwide. Even though the…
Omicron sub-variant spreads more than original strain: Study

London: A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus strain is even more infectious than the original version, according to a study conducted in Denmark. The researchers examined the transmission of Omicron…
COVID: How Omicron escapes from antibodies

New York: The dozens of mutations found in the spike protein of the Omicron variant help it to evade all four of the classes of antibodies that can target the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
Scientists discover crucial link between high blood pressure and diabetes

Bristol: One of the long-standing medical mysteries is the diagnosis of diabetes (high blood sugar) in majority of patients suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). The reason for this had been unknown.…
Daily physical activity boosts brain function in middle-aged, older adults: Study

California: As one gets older, it becomes even more important to remain physically active, not just to remain fit, but also to improve one’s cognitive performance. A new study by researchers at…
How placenta blocks Covid transmission to babies during pregnancy

New York: While Covid-19 disease significantly impacts many pregnant women, the rates of transmission from mother to baby in pregnancy are very low. A new study from Boston University School of Medicine…
Study reveals COVID-19 exposure possible outside home isolation

New Jersey: A new study has detected tiny airborne particles containing RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, both inside and outside of the rooms in which infected people were self-isolating at…