Misc

Discovery of Stem Cells in the Optic (Eye) Nerve Advances Search for New Glaucoma Treatments

Researchers have for the first time identified stem cells in the region of the optic nerve, which tr...
Misc

Immunization Saves Billions of Dollars Finds Johns Hopkins Researchers

Immunization programs offered in low- and middle-income countries provide a high “return on investme...
Mental Health

Medical Demystifier Series: DILEMMA OF A GENIUS

“She is such a dumb child!” “Can’t you get this into your thick skull?!” “She will never amount to...
Misc

Insecticide-Treated Nets Have Become Less Effective, Study Finds

A new study has shown that insecticide-treated nets, which are the mainstay for preventing malaria a...
Misc

Marijuana Shows Potential for Treating Sickle Cell Disease Pain

A new study has found that cannabis is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic pain that occ...
Misc

Medical Demystifier Series: OLD FROM THE WOMB

When Paddy was born, he looked just like every normal kid should. He was healthy and adorable enough...
Misc

Scientists Generate Complete Human X chromosome Sequence

Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) have created the first DNA seque...
Misc

Scientists Find Brain Cells that Trigger Sugar Cravings

Scientists may have found what may be responsible for your sweet tooth – your own brain cells. The r...
Chronic medical conditions

Health Risks associated with Diabetes May Be Present before one Has the Condition

Diabetes is associated with a lot of health risks including heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damag...
CarryGo Pidgin

Prediabetes: a chance to prevent full blown diabetes

Misc

5G Wireless Networks Have Few Health Impacts

Is 5G network harmful? Several conspiracy theories have been promoted about the fifth generation or...
Misc

Backward Treadmill May Help Stroke Survivors Recover

While walking backward may seem counterintuitive, a new study shows that it may help stroke survivor...