Why to Use a Standing Desk

When I initially started doing remote work, I found myself sitting at my desk for hours on end. Many of us were used to it, especially in this day and age of remote work and internet communication. But I had no idea that simply altering my work position might result in a profound shift in … Read more

Lack of maternal care found to affect development, microbiome and health of wild bees

Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees meticulously cares for and nurtures their larvae, which results in significant benefits to the growing bee’s microbiome, development, and health, according to York University researchers. The maternal care of these carpenter bees (Ceratina calcarata) prevents an overpopulation of dangerous fungus, bacteria, viruses, and … Read more

Malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection have emerged in Ethiopia

A Brown-led team of scientists has discovered changes in malaria-causing parasites, complicating efforts to eradicate the illness in Africa. Malaria is a potentially fatal illness conveyed to people by certain species of mosquitos. Brown University, PROVIDENCE, R.I.  Scientists have discovered new strains of malaria-causing parasites in Ethiopia that are both resistant to current treatments and … Read more

Nurse’s tragedy: Dengue strikes two sons, takes one away

11 additional dengue deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total number of  dengue deaths in Bangladesh this year to 778.     Shimul Parveen feared the worst when her two boys were unwell and were rushed to her job, Kurmitola General Hospital, where she worked as a senior staff nurse.  Nonetheless, … Read more

What is your brain’s iron level? New Israeli non-invasive tech can find out

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, and Shaare Zedek Medical Center (SZMC) have developed a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology that assesses iron levels in the human brain non-invasively, shedding light on its critical role in brain function, aging, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. People’s iron balance is … Read more

Fatty liver disease symptoms as common health issue linked to crippling condition

According to current study, having weight issues increases your chance of getting non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A study also shown that those who consume a diet rich in vegetables are less likely to develop metabolic illness in later life. Researchers in Beijing, China and Tehran, Iran conducted extensive investigations to find lifestyle variables that … Read more

Good news for liver cancer patients: AIG study

The study found that a combination of Atezolizumab and bevacizumab medicines is safe and effective in treating patients with liver cancer in real-world settings. Hyderabad: Good news for liver cancer sufferers in Hyderabad! A combination of medications used in the treatment of liver cancer patients has proven to be particularly efficient in disease management and … Read more

Bowel problems often unreported by MS patients to their doctors

According to a recent study, bowel symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are underreported to clinicians partly because patients are reluctant to discuss their symptoms with them. Instead of having a direct dialogue with a healthcare provider, a self-reported survey called Neurogenic Gastrointestinal Dysfunction (NBD) may assist people be screened for gastrointestinal problems. Validated … Read more

Processing uncertainty in obsessive-compulsive disorder: Study

The study investigates how individuals with OCD exhibit abnormal brain activity when processing uncertainty in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a neurological condition, is characterized by compulsive repeating behaviors like cleaning and checking even when there is clear-cut objective evidence that the environment is tidy, clean, and appropriate. The condition, though occasionally … Read more