Health

Shocking testosterone fact comes to light For more than 80 years, men have been told that testosterone helps the growth of prostate cancer. But over the past twenty years, a very different perspective has emerged. The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder. Its job is to produce the fluid that transports the…

Experts discuss symptoms of early dementia: find out if you have it It is estimated that around 982,000 people in Britain are living with dementia, and by 2040 this is estimated to rise to 1.4 million. The global situation is also expected to deteriorate significantly World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts a tripling of cases by…

New drug treatment will change the way alcoholism works An 18-week experimental study, published in Clinical and experimental alcohol research, When examining the effects of the drug topiramate on tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption, no differences were found between the groups treated with topiramate and those given a placebo treatment in the last four weeks…

Hospitals are on high alert as the number of patients with the ‘super flu’ increases during the holiday period Hospitals have issued a high alert against the ‘super flu’. Amid the spike in cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses, health officials have renewed Covid-like visitor restrictions St. Joseph’s/Candler in Georgia has limited attendance due…

Breakthrough in cancer treatment: ‘Nanodots’ kill tumors and spare healthy cells In a recent breakthrough, researchers have discovered a revolutionary cancer treatment that leaves healthy cells largely unharmed. Scientists at RMIT University have developed cancer-destroying tiny particles called ‘nanodots’ that can destroy cancer cells while protecting healthy cells. These nanoparticles are made of molybdenum oxide…

Scientist finds new clue to detect mental health risks A recent study has revealed a clue for identifying individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder. Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that often begin in adolescence or early adulthood. Early detection is critical because timely support…

Changing the Future of Cervical Cancer: Who Gets the HPV Vaccine? A recent study has made a groundbreaking discovery. To eradicate cervical cancer, vaccination against human papillomavirus may be necessary, not only in girls but also in boys. The virus, commonly known as HPV, is responsible for the most widespread sexually transmitted infection in the…

Researchers disable an enzyme that produced surprising metabolic effects Obesity is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. It is a global epidemic that increases the risk of many problems, including heart disease and fatty liver disease (MASLD). The number of cases of these conditions has increased as the world adopts increasingly high-energy…

Blinking has a strong link with brain activity, science reveals Researchers investigated a strong link between brain activity and eye blinking. Blinking is like breathing, which people do automatically, without thinking much about it. While most scientific research on blinking has focused on vision, a new study from Concordia University examines a different connection. Researchers…

This image was generated using AI With CO2 removal being the foundation of the conservation and sustainability efforts that Prince William is leading through the Eartshot Prize, the official social media page just asked the question: “What if we could remove CO2 from our atmosphere for good?” To answer this, the award highlighted Omani climate…

Medication for diabetes that leads to complications The NHS has warned British patients taking a commonly prescribed drug to seek urgent medical help if they notice any of three specific symptoms. These may indicate serious complications resulting from the consumption of dapagliflozin. Dapagliflozin, also known by the brand name Forxiga, is primarily used to treat…

Experts warn of a new ‘quite contagious’ virus during the holidays A new virus sweeping the world cannot be treated with the traditional methods of soap, water and disinfectants, a health expert has warned. The adenovirus has been labeled as worse than the coronavirus or the flu, with similar symptoms including shortness of breath, a…