New research conducted by the Australian National University has identified pathways for lethal Clostridium spp. bacteria, potentially leading to more effective treatment options for the future. “Our research shows there might be new therapies we could develop, such as using certain drugs to neutralise the toxin [released by the bacteria],” said the lead researcher, Prof….
New Research Identify Pathways for Potential Treatment for Lethal Bacteria
May 23, 2022
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Young Girls Are Over-Prescribed Birth Control Pills
Some 14 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 are currently taking hormonal birth control pills in America, according to government data. That’s more than 10 million people, about the equivalent of the entire population of Portugal. According to a 2019 United Nations report, about 151 million women take the pill worldwide….
‘It’s a Type of Genotoxicity’: Virologist Explains mRNA Vaccine Conversion to DNA
When the COVID-19 vaccines were first developed and administered, some people were concerned about whether the mRNA vaccines might alter DNA, the human body’s core genetic material. At the time, many government agencies and experts made it clear that this concern was misplaced. However, some recent studies have found that the mRNA in vaccines can…
The Surprising Science of Infrared Light Therapy
Prior to the use of electricity, human beings had an exclusively natural relationship to light. Our options were limited to the sun, a fire, or candlelight; all of which naturally emit red and near-infrared light. That light acts as a nutrient for the human mind and body. Unfortunately modern, indoor lifestyles can lead people to…
New Micro Device Increases Chances of IVF Success
May 16, 2022
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A research team led by the University of Adelaide has helped develop a groundbreaking new device that significantly improves the efficiency of the only fertility treatment currently available for men with low sperm counts. Created in partnership with medical tech company Fertilis, this first-of-its-kind device will enable more IVF (in vitro fertilisation) clinics to offer…
Theanine Calms Your Brain, Gives Your Heart a Boost
May 15, 2022
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Anxiety was on the rise even before COVID-19 pushed us all into even more pronounced panic. So anything that can help us humans feel calmer and more centered is particularly welcome right now. Several fascinating studies have shown that theanine, a compound found in tea and some mushrooms, is connected to better brain and heart…
How Neurotransmitters Can Affect Your Health
May 14, 2022
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Brain function and thought patterns are intimately related to neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons, or nerve cells, and other cells within the body. Neurotransmitters are essential for various physical and psychological functions including mood, anxiety, fear, joy, and happiness. They are also involved in regulating heart rate, sleep, and appetite. There are…
High Tobacco Tax Associated with Adolescent E-Cigarette Uptake
May 13, 2022
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A study conducted by the University of Queensland (UQ) on teenagers across 44 different countries concluded that increased tax on tobacco was associated with increased e-cigarette consumption among adolescents. “We found that higher tobacco taxes were associated with higher levels of youth vaping,” said lead author Dr. Gary Chan. “This could suggest that young people…
Experts Discover New Combination Therapy to Combat Superbugs
May 12, 2022
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A preclinical study led by researchers from Monash University has discovered that a combination of phage and antibiotic therapy may be the most effective to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. “We have been able to confirm that, even in complex living systems, treatment with our characterised phages can reliably steer bacteria towards a phage-resistant variant that is…
How the Brain Knows to Take out the ‘Trash’
New research reveals more about how the brain’s own housekeeping service, a sophisticated mechanism that cleans up debris and trash left over from cellular activity, actually works. Scientists have had a hard time figuring out exactly how the brain knows when to initiate this cellular “trash pickup.” Now, researchers have identified a protein that’s key…
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