Category: Health

Summary: Researchers conducted an analysis of genes in nearly 575,000 brain cells from individuals with and without post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders (PTSD and MDD), yielding new insights into the brain’s stress response. The study identifies varying gene expression levels in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) region among PTSD, MDD, and unaffected individuals. These...

Devastated family and friends are fundraising in memory of a keen cyclist who died just days after believing he had the flu. Neil Stretton was just 41 when he died on January 3 after a Christmas his girlfriend described as ‘the happiest she’d ever seen him’. Neil – who grew up in Biddulph Moor – contracted sepsis...

The World Health Organization said it would continue to monitor the situation in the region after a 28-year-old man was left in a life-threatening condition by the virus A 28-year-old man has been left with a life-threatening condition after contracting a type of coronavirus(Getty Images) Fears of a new outbreak have been raised after a...

A first-of-its-kind study has found that services in the UK such as Botox injections and dermal fillers are being administered by healthcare workers who are not doctors. More than two-thirds of people who administer cosmetic surgery injections in the UK are not qualified doctors, a new study has found. The study – which is the...

The pine marten has been helped by a number of measures in Galloway Forest Park An increase in marten numbers has been caught on camera in Galloway Forest Park. Thermal imaging technology trials capture the occupancy rate of more than 100 den boxes installed to help increase numbers. It allows remote monitoring of the pine...

Dr. Robert Friedland, a neuroscientist at the University of Louisville, said improving cognitive health is about respecting “the importance of your body.” A neuroscientist has revealed the six things he does every day to keep his mind sharp. With cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s on the rise in the United States, Dr. Robert Friedland said strengthening...

Summary: Regular light exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent study. The study found that low-intensity cycling three times a week for three months significantly improved executive function in older adults, especially those aged 68-78. These cognitive improvements are associated with increased efficiency of the prefrontal cortex, the area of...

Scientists believe they have finally solved the secret of why some people who have contracted Covid never get sick again. And the answer lies in their genes. The researchers discovered that the “super cheaters” had mutations in their DNA that allowed their immune systems to recognize the virus as a cold. This meant they could...

An NHS doctor has revealed five daily habits that are ruining your sleep If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, then it might be time to ditch some unhealthy sleep habits. A doctor has revealed the daily habits that can be ruining your sleep, and that’s bad news if you like to relax...

A University of Michigan study found that personalized bisensory stimulation combining individual tinnitus spectra and electrical stimulation can significantly reduce tinnitus symptoms, improving quality of life. This method, which will be commercialized by Auricle Inc., offers new hope for the effective treatment of millions of tinnitus sufferers. A new innovative treatment device tackles the hissing...