Mutations in a protein known to cause Parkinson’s Disease derange transportation in and out of brain cells, reports a team of UConn Health researchers in the 27 July issue of Science Signaling. The toxic traffic jams that result eventually lead to certain brain cell death and the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s. “We figured out how
There’s nothing that beats a good night’s sleep after a long day. Getting quality sleep is one of the most important things in order to maintain a good health and life balance. Some people, however, have a really hard time getting a solid night’s sleep, and it impacts their mood, energy, and their ability to get
Symptoms and diagnosis of pneumonia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The symptoms of pneumonia can develop suddenly over 24 to
September is in full swing, which means we are heading into the depths of cold and flu season. But a TikTok bathroom craze could help us through sniffles and congestion this autumn. We all know that bathroom plants have been a huge trend over the past few years – however, it seems the 2021 update
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the drug, available as a tablet or liquid form, should be taken anywhere from four hours to 30 minutes prior to sexual activity. Sildenafil should usually not be taken more than once every 24 hours, the NIH advises. So what can happen if you take Viagra daily?
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). This pandemic has indicated the effectiveness of real-time analysis of sequencing data linked to a wide range of databases. Study: Real-time monitoring and analysis of SARS-CoV-2 nanopore sequencing with minoTour. Image Credit: Design_Cells/ Shutterstock Scientists have proposed that real-time
Promise: “I’m never going to raise the white flag and surrender. We’re going to beat this virus. We’re going to get it under control, I promise you. “ On the campaign trail last year, Joe Biden promised that, if elected president, he would get covid-19 under control. Since assuming office in January, Biden has continued
The immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is complex and variable by disease severity, and the immunopathology of severe COVID-19 has been well studied since the inception of the pandemic. A broad spectrum of abnormal and dysregulated immune responses have been observed amongst the moderately to critically ill. However, it is
The sweet world of sugar can be sour if you don’t fully understand the intricacies of sugar’s different forms. We think of sugar as affecting our bodies in weird ways if we have too much of it or it causing strong cravings, but your body can also react interestingly if you cut out sugar abruptly
If you find yourself in need of emergency contraception, you have a couple of options. Maybe you missed a dose of your birth control or took antibiotics, or a condom broke (via Verywell Health). There are many reasons you might need an emergency backup to help prevent pregnancy. If you find yourself in that situation,
Sometimes it feels like there’s a constant flow of new must-have supplements to try, and it can be confusing to decide which are worth your time or not. For one, you might have recently jumped aboard turmeric’s major health-boosting benefits, long-touted by Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its benefits on the skin, allergies, and the digestive
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released its new recommendations on supporting breastfeeding during maternal or child hospitalization. Whenever possible, the lactating mother and breastfeeding infant or child should be kept together, according to the new guidelines, published in the peer-reviewed journal Breastfeeding Medicine. The ABM recommends using evidence-based guidelines for milk expression and
Voicing impatience with the reluctance of millions of Americans to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, on September 9 President Biden ordered that businesses with more than 100 employees require workers to get the shot or test negative for the virus at least once a week. In late July, Biden had issued a similar order for
(HealthDay)—Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), with or without prepregnancy hypertension, have an increased risk for incident heart failure, according to a study published in the Sept. 7 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. Angela M. Malek, Ph.D., from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and colleagues conducted a
As a kid, nothing was more exciting than counting down the days to Christmas by opening up the advent calendar. Whether it was a cheap dollar store version made of flimsy carboard and filled with waxy chocolate or a fancier version filled with small toys and even money (getting quarters as a gift just hits
Fox News Flash top headlines for September 14 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. LONDON – The U.K. said Tuesday it will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to everyone over age 50 and other vulnerable people after an an expert panel said the boosters were needed
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It also emerged adults believe they need to exercise for around 40 minutes to feel
A woman has been diagnosed with a life-changing condition that makes sex impossible and causes excruciating pain if she tries to use a tampon. Kerry Morris, 28, from Stafford, suffered from extreme stomach cramps and irregular and heavy bleeding during her periods from the age of 13. Despite visiting countless gynaecologists and doctors and even
COVID vaccine: Variants that beat jabs 'will appear' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Whilst approved vaccines have demonstrated
A new study looks at changes in the glycemic control in patients with diabetes during the lockdowns implemented to deal with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The results of this study show that while there was a significant improvement for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), the glycemic control waned in patients with
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