REM sleep tunes eating behaviour
Despite our broad understanding of the different brain regions activated during rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, little is known about what this...
Common Chronic Conditions
Plant-based Diets Shown to Lower Blood Pressure with Limited Meat and Dairy
A new study has revealed that a diet rich in plant-based foods can still lower blood pressure significantly even with...
Discovery of Stem Cells in the Optic (Eye) Nerve Advances Search for New Glaucoma Treatments
Researchers have for the first time identified stem cells in the region of the optic nerve, which transmits signals from...
Immunization Saves Billions of Dollars Finds Johns Hopkins Researchers
Immunization programs offered in low- and middle-income countries provide a high “return on investment” in terms of the economic costs...
Insecticide-Treated Nets Have Become Less Effective, Study Finds
A new study has shown that insecticide-treated nets, which are the mainstay for preventing malaria and lowering its burden, ,may...
Marijuana Shows Potential for Treating Sickle Cell Disease Pain
A new study has found that cannabis is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic pain that occurs in...
Scientists Generate Complete Human X chromosome Sequence
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have created the first DNA sequence of a human chromosome. With...
Scientists Find Brain Cells that Trigger Sugar Cravings
Scientists may have found what may be responsible for your sweet tooth – your own brain cells. The research shows...
Health Risks associated with Diabetes May Be Present before one Has the Condition
Diabetes is associated with a lot of health risks including heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage. However, a new study...
5G Wireless Networks Have Few Health Impacts
Is 5G network harmful? Several conspiracy theories have been promoted about the fifth generation or 5G wireless technology being responsible...
