The world is past the moment of no return as far as the 2016 Rio Olympics is concerned, it seems. All the authorities concerned have thrown their weight behind the event, rejecting…
Tag: Disease
Black Death maps of medieval Britain: Guide to the level of devastation
Archaeologists and historians alike have debated much over the actual level of death and destruction caused due to the deadly disease – ‘Black Death’ that engulfed 14th century rural England. Professor Carenza…
The drug resistance contagion
Next time you pop an antibiotic for a minor ailment like a stomach bug or a persistent common cold, remember that this habit of treating antibiotics like sweets could send you to…
How early can cancer be predicted? Scientists say 13 years!
Cancer is one of the major reasons why people lose their lives across the globe and despite the fact that medical treatment and care are available for those suffering from this deadly…
Potential novel therapy for Asthma could benefit millions
Researchers have identified a cellular mechanism that is said to contribute to bronchoconstriction and inflammation in asthma and subsequent studies have identified a novel therapy that could benefit millions. The research is…
Gout patients less likely to develop Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that gout may have a protective effect on brain and those suffering from this most common inflammatory arthritis may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say that…
Adults get flu just once every five years, new research finds
According to a new study, flu is much less common in adults than people think and those of age 30 and above catch it only once every five years. The findings of…