In a groundbreaking study, a scientist from the University of Missouri has found a potential cure for type I diabetes by combining adult stem cells with a drug. If clinical trials turn successful, people with this life-long condition may no longer have to depend on their daily insulin shot to live and survive. In the case of type I diabetes, the immune syst
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For the first time, scientists have found evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect the brain. The study, which was conducted by the UCLA team, revealed that women who consumed good bacteria through yoghurt showed altered brain function during the resting state and in response to an emotion recognition task. The study also confirms what scientists
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An enzyme, called telomerase, found within the cells of the immune system, works by lengthening the protective end caps on the chromosomes’ DNA, called telomeres. In previous studies, shortened telomeres have been linked to a higher risk of early death and chronic disease. Now, a research team from the UC San Francisco has found that the activity in th
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Stress and anxiety are among the most common issues confronted by the society today. Knowing their causes and how they impact your life is a great way to protect your mental and emotional health. Below are ten of the most interesting facts about stress and anxiety that will increase your understanding of these two potentially debilitating issues. Stress and
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Many scientists believe that childhood abuse affects not just a person’s mental health but also his or her physical health. In a new study published in the journal Obesity, researchers found a strong link between food addiction in older women and a history of physical or sexual abuse during childhood. Binge-eating is an eating disorder where a person
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Isolation and loneliness are common among the elderly. The realisation of ageing alone already triggers many people to feel lonely. It may be aggravated by the loss of a spouse or a loved one, by the thought of children leaving home, the loss of social connection, the onset of health problems, and reduced vitality. If you notice that your ageing parents are
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The ability to filter out distracting background motion could help scientists understand what makes the brain more efficient and consequently, more intelligent. In line with this, researchers from University of Rochester developed the first-ever purely sensory assessment that provides non-verbal and culturally unbiased tool in understanding neural processes
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In the UK, most people do not consume enough amount of fibre. That’s according to the British Nutrition Foundation. On average, women eat 12.8 grams per day and men 14.8 grams, when the recommended daily fibre intake is 18 grams for adults. Fibre deficiency is not just a problem in Britain but also in Australia, Canada, US and many other countries.&nbs
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Millions of people around the world struggle with fatigue every day. Whilst medical checkups often tell us that there’s nothing wrong with our body, fatigue can negatively impact our well-being and make us more vulnerable to more serious diseases. With that, let’s go ahead and discuss some of the top causes of fatigue and how we can overcome them
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It is a fact of life that there are people who are really hard to get along with. You’ll find some of them in your workplace, in school, in the neighbourhood, and sometimes, in your very own home. The way you deal with them can greatly affect many aspects of your life, including your health and well-being. Why you shouldn’t fight back Difficult
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