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Detecting Autism Early

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disorder associated with a lack of social communication/interaction and restricted or repetitive behavior. The disorder is typically diagnosed within the first 2 years of life.

12 Feb 2020

What is the Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?

Arthritis, derived from Greek for “disease of the joints,” is the chronic or acute inflammation of joints, which is often accompanied by structural damage and pain. In contrast, rheumatism is an informal term used to describe joint diseases or syndromes.

12 Feb 2020

What are Neurotransmitters?

Also referred to as chemical messengers, neurotransmitters are chemical agents made and released by neurons. They are stored in vesicles at the terminal end (presynaptic terminal) of a neuron. Their release stimulates nearby neurons, muscles cells or gland cells, thereby allowing electric nerve impulses to be passed from one cell to another.

12 Feb 2020

Hypnosis vs Painkillers

Chronic pain can be associated with many severe health conditions, as well as can reduce the overall quality of life. It is often difficult to treat chronic pain because the reason for pain often remains unidentified. On a positive note, recent studies have identified that hypnosis and hypnotherapy can act as an effective alternative intervention to medication to treat both active and chronic pain.

11 Feb 2020

Does Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis Work?

Stem cell therapies are being sold aggressively for a multitude of health disorders, including arthritis. These are part of a growing new specialty called regenerative medicine, which is aimed at helping the body to replace injured and dead parts naturally, using the body’s own cells.

11 Feb 2020

Are Children Born via IVF at Greater Risk of Cancer?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technique used to help those with fertility issues conceive. The process involves the removal of an egg from the woman’s ovaries, which is then fertilized with sperm outside of the body, in a lab. Following fertilization, the embryo is then transferred to the woman’s uterus to develop.

11 Feb 2020

Is Coffee Good for the Gut?

According to the scientific literature, drinking coffee is beneficial for the gut health. It helps improve bowel movement by increasing the motility of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract.

10 Feb 2020

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

With the recent advancement in aging and longevity research, newly emerging scientific evidence claims that NAD boosters can promote the lifespan of mice. However, it is still uncertain if the similar effects can be extrapolated to humans as well.

9 Feb 2020

Fatty Fish and Type II Diabetes

A new study has revealed that the environmental pollutants that contaminate the fish we consume stop them from protecting us from type 2 diabetes.

7 Feb 2020

Can Reflexology Help Ease Migraines?

Reflexology is an alternative therapy where the thumb and fingers are used to apply pressure to reflex points on the feet, hands or ears that are thought to correspond with organs and glands in the body.

6 Feb 2020

What is Triple X Syndrome?

Triple X syndrome, also known as 47, XXX, Triple X, Triplo-X, or trisomy x is a sex chromosome aneuploidy, or chromosome abnormality, in which females have an additional X chromosome. The number and visual appearance of chromosomes in the cell nuclei, known as the karyotype, in trisomy X patients differs from the XX karyotype in typical females.

6 Feb 2020

Physiological Roles of Klotho

The klotho (kl) gene was identified as a regulator of normal ageing, where mutated forms led to accelerated ageing phenotypes. Therefore, klotho can be considered as an ‘ageing-suppressor’ gene. In ancient mythology, Klotho, or Clotho, was a daughter of the ancient Greek God Zeus and member of the three fates who was responsible for spinning the thread of life.

6 Feb 2020

What are Schwann Cells?

Schwann cells are a type of glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that help form the myelin sheath around the nerve fibers.

4 Feb 2020

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active compound extracted from the cannabis plant. It is only one of many chemicals extracted from this plant, but is distinctive in that it doesn’t produce psychiatric symptoms or intoxication.

4 Feb 2020

Vaginal Microbiome and Premature Birth

The human microbiota, those microorganisms that normally colonize healthy persons, is considered to hold a vital role in immunity, development, physiology, and nutrition. Typically speaking, the microbiota is part of a mutualistic relationship, whereby they fight to defend the body from infection.

4 Feb 2020