Wasp venom offers hope against lung diseases
In a study over mice, the team repurposed a toxin normally found in Polybia paulista — a South American wasp — to create variants of the peptide that are potent against bacteria but non-toxic to human cells. MIT engineers have ...
Study: Friends Can Help Kids Cope With Bad Parents
FRIENDSHIPS THAT children make during their early years in school can offset bad behaviors they develop as a result from harsh parenting, according to a new study. A study published Wednesday in Development and Psychopathology discovered a link between friendships in ...
How you react to stress may predict brain health
New research finds that our response to even minor daily stressors, such as getting stuck in traffic or queuing for too long at the supermarket, can affect how healthy our brain is, particularly into old age. Prolonged chronic stress can lead to ...
HOLIDAY TIPS INSPIRED BY YOU: 5 WAYS TO MANAGE DIABETES ...
‘This the season to reconnect with loved ones and special holiday traditions. While routines often change this time of year, managing diabetes doesn’t. To help you plan ahead, we’ve gathered a list of ways you can stay festive and inspired ...
Aerobic Exercises May Help Reduce Depression: Try These Foods Too
According to a study published in journal Depression and Anxiety, supervised aerobic exercises have large antidepressant treatment effects for patients with major depression, an analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials suggests. The study showed a significantly large overall antidepressant effect ...
Heart Attack Self-Care at Home
Classic symptoms of a heart attack may include: chest pain associated with shortness of breath profuse sweating The chest pain may be described as tightness, fullness, a pressure, or an ache. Unfortunately, many people do not have these classic signs. ...
Eggs For Diabetes: Can You Eat Eggs If You Are ...
Eggs are perfect for breakfast and are hugely popular. If you are looking to lose weight, you can bring eggs to your rescue as they are low in carbs and are an excellent source of high-quality protein. If we go ...
Kidney Dialysis Can Raise Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
Researchers say low blood pressure may be one reason people on kidney dialysis treatment have a higher risk of developing dementia. Dialysis is a life-saving treatment that turns potentially fatal kidney diseases into manageable illnesses. But new research finds that ...
Top Sleep Tips to Better Health
Parents often suffer with lack of sleep, especially because of attending the needs of very young children. Sleep deprivation can lead to stress but during Mental Health Awareness Week this week, online bed specialists Time4Sleep reveal its top five tips ...
10 Tips to Prevent Heart Disease And Stroke
3)10 Tips to Prevent Heart Disease And Stroke By Gordon A. Ewy, MD, director emeritus of the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center Take responsibility for your health. Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in America, accounting for ...