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Scientists at Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition have developed a five-spice Poly-Herbal Extract that may help prevent serious diabetes complications. Preclinical studies show it can reduce cataracts, kidney damage and nerve disorders, with human clinical trials planned next.
At 23 years old Sarah was diagnosed with Huntington's, a fatal neurodegenerative disease which would present itself at any point of her life
After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found that while the damaged side of the brain appears to age faster, the opposite, unaffected side can actually look younger. This unexpected shift seems to reflect the brain’s effort to rewire itself, strengthening healthy regions to compensate for lost function.
After a stroke, the brain may do something surprisingly hopeful—it can “refresh” parts of itself. Researchers analyzing brain scans from over 500 stroke survivors found that while the damaged side of the brain appears to age faster, the opposite, unaffected side can actually look younger. This unexpected shift seems to reflect the brain’s effort to rewire itself, strengthening healthy regions to compensate for lost function.
"Goddamn dude, I thought my blood pressure was high when I got my thumb bitten off a couple weeks ago."
A new trend taking shape on the Reddit has users competing for a dubious high score, with an ambulance ride as the gold prize.
More than a quarter of a million people worldwide die from meningitis each year, a large new study estimated on Saturday, following a recent outbreak of the disease in the UK. Children accounted for a third of the deaths, many of which occurred in Africa, according to research described as the most comprehensive global assessment of meningitis yet.
WHO recommends new tuberculosis testing tools, including near point-of-care tests and tongue swabs to improve diagnosis and access.
A new study led by researchers at Swansea University suggests that the way teenagers eat could influence their mental health. The team also lays out a
A routine blood test comes back with a red flag: uric acid is high. But there is no joint pain, no swelling, no signs of gout. It feels confusing, even easy to ignore. Yet, doctors are beginning to treat this pattern differently. Elevated uric acid without symptoms is no longer seen as harmless. It is now viewed as a quiet signal that the body’s metabolism may be under strain.Dr Sharad Malhotra, Senior Consultant & Director, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Therapeutic Endoscopy, Aakash Healthcare, explains, “Many individuals are found to have Hyperuricemia without any obvious symptoms, particularly joint pain, which is traditionally associated with high uric acid levels. This makes it a silent metabolic marker that should not be overlooked.”