Metformin is an FDA-approved drug to control blood glucose in type 2 diabetics But a study by Massachusetts General...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Want to improve your memory? Then go for a morning jog: Running stimulates your brain and also helps to keep you alert
Part of the brain responsible for alertness is activated during a run, a study found New research also found...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Aluminium DOES cause Alzheimer’s: Expert says new findings confirm the metal plays a role in the devastating brain disease
Chris Exley is a professor in bioinorganic chemistry based at Keele University A link between between aluminium and Alzheimer’s...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Want to avoid arthritis? Then brush your teeth: Experts say bugs that cause gum infections also trigger the crippling joint pain
An infection can create proteins that cause the immune system to malfunction In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, this leads...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Star Trek’s Medical Tricorders Have Made It to the Final Round of XPrize
IN BRIEF Two teams have advanced to the final round of the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE competition to create a medical...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Study: Extended use of pain relievers linked to hearing loss
Using an over-the-counter pain reliever for an extended time could contribute to a greater risk of hearing loss, finds a...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Neurons anticipate body’s response to food and water
Summary: A new discovery offers new insight into regulation of water and food intake. Neuroscientists recorded neuronal activity in real-time...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
LASIK and Dry Eyes: What’s the Connection?
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, known as LASIK, is the most common type of laser eye surgery. It is used to...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
Virtual reality training improves social skills of individuals on the autism spectrum
Summary: Children with autism spectrum disorder, who participated in a virtual reality training program, improved social cognition skills and reported...
December 22, 2016December 22, 2016
New virtual reality technology may improve motor skills in damaged limbs
Novel training may rehabilitate impaired limbs by allowing healthy limbs to lead ‘by example,’ say Tel Aviv University researchers Summary:...