Hypocretin (Hcrt), also known as orexin, neuropeptide signaling stabilizes sleep and wakefulness in all vertebrates. A lack of Hcrt causes the sleep disorder narcolepsy, which is a decreased ability … [+5409 chars]
Obesity is known to approximately double healthcare costs in the US compared to those with a healthy weight. A series of five studies presented at this year’s European Congress of Obesity (ECO2022),… [+7855 chars]
Zinc is a mineral which is essential for your overall health as it helps your body fight off infections as well as producing cells. Low levels of zinc can have side effects such as hair loss, lack of… [+1778 chars]
Chris Line, 32, lost over 250 pounds in a year and a half after transforming his diet and adopting a more active lifestyle. Here, he shares his journey with Men's Health. There was no one moment of … [+3419 chars]
Have we too quickly proclaimed the end of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? While health policies have changed considerably and the much-decried health past seems to have fallen into oblivion, virologists aro… [+2286 chars]
(Vax Before Travel)The World Health Organization (WHO) recently led an outbreak response assessment in mid-April 2022, concluding that poliovirus is no longer circulating in Tajikistan. And the WHO … [+2774 chars]
We know that the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 uses the Spike protein present on its outer envelope to enter our body cells. Studies have shown that the Spike protein consists of two subunits, S1 and … [+7415 chars]
Which fruits are low in sugar? Fruit is a healthy way to add essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and water to your diet. Some fruits, including mangoes, grapes and bananas, have a higher content of n… [+7962 chars]
ByUniversity of Southern CaliforniaApril 30, 2022 USC professor outlines the characteristics of a longevity diet based on a range of nutrition research from studies in laboratory animals to epidemio… [+6939 chars]
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Sleep deprivation, also known as insomnia, is a serious health problem which can negatively impact an individual's physical and mental health. Eye problems such as dr… [+2519 chars]
BMC Psychiatry. 2022 Apr 30;22(1):306. doi: 10.1186/s12888-022-03917-z. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mental health problems and substance use co-morbidities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic are a pub… [+2441 chars]
Gabriela experienced the painful joint inflammation and draining fatigue that was her own immune system turning against her at an early age. Presenting with scarily high blood pressure and a leaky he… [+4433 chars]
