TOKYO: A Japanese research team has discovered proteins variants that increase during exercise and play a key role in burning fat. This breakthrough could potentially lead to the development of a drug that helps people lose weight without the need for dieting or intense exercise. The research, published in the European scientific journal Molecular Metabolism, […]
Annually, September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer’s Day to spread awareness about the neurological disease. World Alzheimer’s Day 2024 is “Taking action on dementia, Taking action on Alzheimer’s.” Every year on September 21st, World Alzheimer’s Day is commemorated to increase knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, encourage comprehension, and challenge the prejudice associated with […]
23andMe, a DNA genetics testing company, recently faced a major data leak that exposed the personal information of 6.9 million customers. Hackers accessed data from 5.5 million DNA Relatives profiles and another 1.4 million Family Tree users, with some of this information sold on the dark web. The data breach at 23andMe, which occurred between […]
A new Stanford study has challenged the traditional view of aging, revealing that we experience significant aging bursts at certain ages. Instead, it reveals that aging happens in two significant “bursts” during our post-puberty years: one in our mid-40s and another in our early 60s. During these periods, molecular changes in our bodies can explain […]
In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety are commonly discussed, often interchangeably. However, understanding the difference between the two is crucial for effective mental health management. Both stress and anxiety are related but distinct experiences, each with unique causes, symptoms, and treatments. This guide will explain these differences and how to manage them effectively. What […]
NEW YORK: UNICEF has launched an appeal for US$58.8 million to address the rising cases in mpox crisis across six African countries where children are most affected. Though child deaths are currently confined to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the data underscores their vulnerability, as UNICEF works to scale up prevention and response […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought illness and death worldwide, but its impact went beyond just physical health. To control the virus’s spread, governments imposed strict measures like stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and school closures. These restrictions disrupted everyday life for billions, including work and education, and significantly affected mental health, especially among adolescents. Research reveals teen […]
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently updated its guidelines for treating influenza patients. These new guidelines are primarily aimed at healthcare providers managing influenza virus infections and will also be useful for policymakers and others involved in epidemic and pandemic preparedness efforts. Influenza, a common viral disease, affects people globally. Each year, there […]
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, launched in 2022, just got a major upgrade. At their Glowtime event, Apple revealed that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these popular earbuds to work as clinical-grade hearing aids. This means millions of Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss could see a big boost in their […]
Children whose families use screens a lot tend to have weaker vocabulary skills, and video games have the biggest negative effect on kids’ brain development, according to a study. Scientists from Estonia surveyed the parents of more than 400 children about their screen use, their children’s screen use, and their children’s language skills. The findings, […]
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said on Friday it had cleared Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine, the first such shot to be approved by the agency for containing the spread of the disease in badly hit African countries, Reuters reported. The approval, known as a pre-qualification, comes as a new type of the virus spreads from […]
