A team of researchers at San Diego State University has discovered a powerful immune system that could dramatically change the way doctors treat a variety of diseases and shield the human body from some of the worst types of infections. The research team was talking about the protective layers of mucus which are present in both animals and humans. Although
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Stress, depression, anxiety issues, and other emotional struggles often makes ‘quality sleep’ such an elusive dream. But there are other factors that may actually be sabotaging your sleep – many of them you will find in your very own bedroom! Yes, your environment plays a major role in the quality of sleep you get. Here are some ways in wh
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Pain, whether physical or emotional, takes away our energy and enthusiasm to face a brand new day. It gives us a blurry picture of the future, if it can be seen at all. The night before your presentation was so good. You had an early dinner, prepared all your things, and went to bed ahead of time. You’re excited because tomorrow is the day you’v
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Aside from reducing your risk of skin cancer, getting the right dose of the sunshine vitamin can help improve the symptoms of asthma, new research found. Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that taking vitamin D may significantly improve the condition of people suffering from asthma. The vitamin does it by lowering the levels of a nat
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Normally, cells that have incurred DNA damage go through a forced or programmed cell death, technically called apoptosis. But in the case of cancer, this process is bypassed. As a result, cancer cells continue to thrive even after chemotherapy drugs have completely destroyed their DNA. But a groundbreaking research suggests this kind of resistance can
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In a groundbreaking study, American and Australian scientists shed more light to the concept of brain plasticity, showing how the brain is able to repair itself from the damage caused by an injury through the formation of new neuronal circuits. These findings may lead to the development of new treatments for various health issues, including Alzheimer’s
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Guilt is a natural emotion that is critical to our survival. It is the little voice within that tells us to stop eating 10 chocolate bars in a row or drinking bottle after bottle of beer. It is also the same feeling that prevents us from doing something that would hurt other people, especially those who matter a lot to us. But often, guilt is used as an inst
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To stay lean and healthy, 10 to 35 per cent of your daily calorie intake should consist of protein. Most foods contain protein but that doesn’t make them good enough. If you’re looking to boost your protein intake, here is a list of super foods that your regular diet should not miss! Lean Beef Lean meat is a great source of protein. It is also
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In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is so far the most common alternative for couples who have problems conceiving. It is however a complex procedure and only about 5 per cent of couples with infertility issues choose to undergo this relatively expensive procedure. In new research however, scientists have found a new approach that will boost the success rate of IVF
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Just imagine being one of the 700,000 people in the UK who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s not just people who have been in a war zone that are affected, but 30% of all people who have been in accidents, been attacked or have been in burglaries go on to experience symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress. Similar symptoms can be experi
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