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Brain Differences in Cannabis Users

Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug that has several psychoactive properties. This article looks at the brain differences in users.

30 Apr 2020

Bipolar Disorder and Parkinson’s

A common clinical characteristic of many neurodegenerative diseases is that of depressive disorders amongst other psychiatric disturbances.

30 Apr 2020

Repairing Teeth using Stem Cells

Teeth are one of the vital structures found in humans, helping in the mechanical breakdown of the food. This article looks at repairing teeth using stem cells.

30 Apr 2020

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

Sunscreen is an essential commodity to protect the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This article looks at common sunscreen mistakes.

29 Apr 2020

Advancements in Epilepsy Treatment

Epilepsy is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures and affects about 50 million people worldwide.

29 Apr 2020

Identifying Biomarkers for IBS

IBS is the most commonly occurring disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting mostly the large intestine. This article looks at the biomarkers of IBS.

28 Apr 2020

Why Should We Avoid Processed Food?

Poor nutrition is one of the leading causes of health- and economy-related burdens worldwide. This article looks at why we should avoid ultra-processed food.

28 Apr 2020

Where Does Parkinson’s Disease Originate?

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a loss of dopaminergic neurons. This article looks at where Parkinson's originates.

28 Apr 2020

Mechanisms Behind Epileptic Seizures

Epileptic seizures happen when there is a burst of neural activity that leads to a seizure. This article looks at the mechanism of epileptic seizures.

28 Apr 2020

Improving Cognitive Abilities in the Elderly

As people age, many of our cognitive abilities start to slowly decline. This article addresses how we can improve cognitive abilities in the elderly.

28 Apr 2020

Improving Brain Health by Controlling Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is associated with many health conditions such as dementia, stroke, and heart attacks, but if controlled it can maintain brain health.

28 Apr 2020

How Does Insulin Affect the Brain?

Insulin is an important hormone that can be found in high concentrations in the human brain. This article investigates how insulin can affect the brain.

27 Apr 2020

A Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Memory

This article will discuss what can be done to ensure that you allow your brain to age healthily to reduce your risk of developing dementia in later life.

27 Apr 2020

Treating Epilepsy with Stimulated Seizures

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects 65 million people around the world. This article looks at treating it using stimulated seizures.

27 Apr 2020

Fighting Off Infections Through Sleep

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body, with its link to the immune system and fighting off disease becoming increasingly appreciated.

24 Apr 2020

DNA Damage Linked to Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is linked to numerous deleterious conditions, including the reduced cognitive ability. This article looks at the effect of DNA damage on sleep.

24 Apr 2020

The Surge of Sensationalist COVID-19 AI Research

AI research using hastily gathered data for COVID-19 is a dangerous trend does not help patients or physicians and damages the AI community's reputation.

22 Apr 2020

Studying Protein Oligomerization using Fluorescence Microscopy

Proteins are important in cellular processes. This article looks at studying proteins using fluorescence microscopy.

15 Apr 2020

Predicting the Risk of CVD

Cardiovascular disease is the most prevalent cause of death worldwide, affecting approximately 17.9 million people in 2016, but what are the risks?

15 Apr 2020

The Health Benefits of Eggs

There have been countless debates regarding the health impact of regular egg consumption. This article looks further into the health benefits of eggs.

15 Apr 2020