Some people are often called lazy, because of their brains, say researchers who found that our brain is innately attracted to sedentary behaviours. The findings, led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, suggest that our brains may simply be wired to prefer lying on the […]
Pelvic floor disorders affect about 10-40% of women. The condition becomes more common as women age and is highly found in older women – after 60 years of age. The pelvic floor is a network of muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and nerves that support the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum […]
Are you trying to whittle down your waistline a little bit? You better get your a.m. routine in check to start losing weight. Many people don’t realise the fact that the first things they do when they wake up can lay the foundation for the choices they’ll make the rest […]
Scientists have developed a novel approach using skin cell-based gene therapy to stifle the desire for cocaine and to protect against an overdose. The study, successfully tested on mice, involved removing a small patch of skin and introducing genes that produce cocaine-degrading enzymes. Finally, grafting it back onto the patient. […]
Edema is the term used to describe the swelling that results from excess fluid that is trapped in the tissues of the body. Dependent edema is caused by the effects of gravity and occurs when fluid pools in the lower parts of the body, including the feet, legs, or hands. […]
When her pregnant partner decided against breastfeeding their baby, she sought help from the doctors at Mt Sinai’s Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. New Delhi: In a first, a 30-year-old transgender woman has been able to breastfeed her baby.According to the Daily Mail, the woman was able to breastfeed […]
Keep a tab on proteins, fats, fibre and other key nutrients to control diabetes. Lifestyle modification is the key to success of any diabetes management programme which includes regular exercise and healthy diet. Dietary management is all about knowing what, how much and when to eat in order to keep blood […]
People with irritable bowel syndrome could alleviate their symptoms by taking vitamin D supplements. This is the conclusion of a new study recently published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the large intestine. Symptoms includeabdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation. It is estimated that IBS […]
New research from the University of California, Los Angeles has found a previously unknown molecular mechanism involving cholesterol that may promote tumor growth in the intestines. A report on the study — published in the journal Cell Stem Cell — reveals how increasing levels of cholesterol in mice increased proliferation of intestinal stem cells and made tumors grow […]
The HCV RNA PCR test is a blood test that helps doctors diagnose hepatitis C. The test is used to measure the level of the hepatitis C virus in the bloodstream. In this article, we look at how the test works and what the results mean. The HCV RNA PCR […]