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Autism Rate in The US Rises To 1 in 40 Children

Although parents are increasingly more aware regarding the symptoms of autism, they cannot do anything to stop the condition from developing in American children. According to a new study, autism rate in the US rises to 1 in 40 children.…

November 28, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Do You Think You’re Having A Healthy Personality? Scientists Can Tell

If you’re still wondering what those psychologically healthy personality traits are, then you should know that scientists came up with a reliable model to deal with this question. A recent study carried out by the University of California, Davis, discovered a healthy…

November 27, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Some Genetic Variants Boost The Risks Of ADHD

After studying about 55,000 individuals, a team of scientists discovered that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not as simple as we believed. According to their recent study, there are some genetic variants that boost the risks of ADHD, a condition that, reportedly,…

November 27, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Caffeine Addiction Linked To The Genetic Predisposition, A New Study Showed

For some people, there’s nothing more energizing than a cup of coffee in the morning. No matter you’re drinking coffee for the buzz it’s giving you, for its taste, or just for social reasons, it’s challenging to say no to…

November 26, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Chinese Scientists Created The First Genetically Modified Babies In The World

Chinese geneticist He Jiankui has announced that his team has created the world’s first genetically modified babies, twins whose DNA has been altered with the CRISPR genetic editing technique to mutate a gene and make them immune to the HIV…

November 26, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Alzheimer’s Vaccine Might Reduce Dementia

Researchers continue to make improvements when it comes to an experimental vaccine that might be able to hold of Alzheimer’s in the future. The scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center tested the vaccine on animals and the…

November 25, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

UNAIDS Report Says That 9.4 Million People Are Infected With HIV, But They Don’t Know

A total of 9.4 million people living with HIV do not know they are infected, according to a new UNAIDS report. UNAIDS is an entity that analyzes efforts to facilitate access to HIV testing and available treatments. The study also…

November 23, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Gut Bacteria Alterations Linked To Diabetes, HIV, Multiple Sclerosis, Cardiovascular Conditions, Among Others

The composition of the intestinal microbiota, made up of billions of gut bacteria, is different in patients with obesity, HIV, HCV or multiple sclerosis, according to a recent Spanish meta-analysis conducted by Dr. Jose Antonio Oteo from the San Pedro…

November 23, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Tell-Tale Signs about Diabetes

Millions of people around the world suffer from diabetes. It is estimated that there also millions of people that have reached a pre-diabetes stage but they are not aware of it. Read below to learn more about diabetes and the…

November 23, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

EXPLORER Is The Most Advanced PET Scanner, Being Able To Scan The Entire Human Body At Once

You may have had a CT or MRI scan before. The images produced, although increasingly accurate and already in 3D, have so far been limited to one organ or part of the body. Now, based on the idea of scientists…

November 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Probiotics Are Useless In Cases Of Gastroenteritis In Young Children

Probiotics are not effective in reducing the symptoms of gastroenteritis in young children, according to two studies conducted in several American and Canadian hospitals and published yesterday. Doctors often prescribe probiotics to restore intestinal flora in young patients with gastroenteritis,…

November 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Mannose Sugar Might Decrease Tumors Development And Enhance Chemotherapy Treatment

Mannose sugar, a dietary supplement, can delay tumor growth and boost the chemotherapy effectiveness in lab mice suffering from a variety of cancers, according to a study that marks a breakthrough in the understanding of how mannose can help treat…

November 22, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Molecule Used In Cancer Treatment Reduces Risks Of Cardiovascular Diseases

Researchers at the Health Research Institute of the “Hospital Clinico Universitario of Valencia,” in Spain, have shown that a molecule called PD033299 increases the number of a type of protective cells, known as T cells, from cholesterol plaque, making it…

November 21, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Delaying Fatherhood Might Cause Health Problems For Both Mothers and Babies

When we talk about the best age to conceive or have children, we usually focus on the age of the mother, because in biological terms, women have only a certain number of recommended years to conceive and give birth to…

November 16, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

The FDA Takes Action Against Electronic Cigarettes

The US authorities have decided to impose drastic restrictions on sales of electronic cigarettes to stem the “epidemic” among young people, attracted by this product in its flavored form. The American Health Agency (FDA) announced on Thursday, November 15th, that…

November 16, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0