New Study Proposes That Certain Hair Products May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

  A new study claims that hair dyes and chemical straighteners may increase the chance of breast cancer. For the purpose of the study, researchers examine the data from 46,709 women.   About the Research Research about the potential for artificial dyes and chemical straighteners to cause breast cancer comes from the National Institute of […]

New Breakthrough Shows Potential for Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  New research claims that protease MT1-MMP plays a key role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease. The research also indicates that blocking MT1-MMP can protect the blood vessels in the gut during inflammation.   About the Research New research about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comes from Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and […]

Exercise Intervention Helps Slow Down Memory Loss

  Mild cognitive impairment or cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND) is a health condition elderly people suffer from. The condition causes memory loss and in extreme cases, it can progress to Alzheimer’s disease. A new study shows that exercise may help elevate symptoms of the condition.   About the Research Researchers working on this study […]

Environmental Enrichment May Correct Errors in Brain Development

  New research on mice may help in the treatment of neurodevelopment disorders. The research findings show that environmental enrichment in early childhood plays a crucial role in cognitive development.   About the Research The findings, from the research about environmental enrichment and brain function, are available through the journal eNeuro. The researchers working on […]

Scientists Record the Assembly of Ribosome in Real-Time

  Scientists develop a new method for monitoring ribosome formation in real-time. The new perspective is changing our understanding of cell biology and inner-cellular processes.   About the Research The new research about ribosome formation is a collaborative effort between scientists from Sandford University and Scripps Research. The findings are available in the journal Cell. […]

Cannabis Use is Not a Good Method for Fighting Opioid Addiction

  A new study shows that cannabis use does not reduce the use of opioids by addicts.   About the Research The new research on cannabis comes from McMaster University in Canada. The research findings are available through the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Cannabis use and Opioid Addiction Opioid addiction is a medical problem that […]

New Insight about Fertilization May Improve Fertility in the Future

  Research on fertilization reveals new insight into the chemical interaction between the egg and the sperm. Scientists working on the project speculate that this new finding may improve the process of in-vitro fertilization.   About the Research The new insight about fertilization comes from the University of Virginia, School of Medicine. Their findings are […]

New Method for Psychosis Detection

  Researchers develop a new method for predicting the onset of psychosis in patients with schizophrenia.   About the Research The research team working on psychosis research comes from the University of North Carolina. The research findings from this study are available in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Psychosis Detection in Patients with Schizophrenia Schizophrenia […]

New Research May Reduce Patient Eligibility Criteria for Weight-Loss Surgery

  Only severally obese individuals get access to weight-loss surgery. That is, the surgery is for individuals with a body mass index above (BMI) 35. Over the year’s doctors came to realize that such operations improve diabetes and reduce the chance of stroke. Aside from significantly helping patients with weight-loss the surgery also helps in […]