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Antidepressants have been found to have anti-cancer properties
Scientists decided to approach the problem from an unexpected angle and scan known antidepressant molecules
23.09.2024- English version
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The incidence of myocardial infarction has increased among epileptics
Recent studies have shown a potential link between epilepsy and acute myocardial infarction, with common pathophysiological mechanisms identified
20.09.2024
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Moderate coffee consumption was associated with a low risk of cardiometabolic disease
That's three cups of coffee or 200-300 milligrams of caffeine a day
20.09.2024
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Atmospheric styrene and ethylbenzene increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
As reported in the journal Eco-Environment & Health, high levels of these pollutants in the air are associated with a nearly twofold increase in the risk of developing diabetes
20.09.2024
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The Lasker Prize was awarded for the discovery of an immune defence mechanism and the development of GTP-1 agonists
According to a post on the award website, in 2024, the jury noted the discovery of a DNA-recognising enzyme that triggers immune and autoimmune responses, as well as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GPP-1) receptor agonist therapies for obesity
20.09.2024
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C1-inhibitor deficiency manifested by angioedema of the intestine
Abdominal computed tomography revealed segmental thickening of the colonic and rectal walls and mesenteric oedema, while colonoscopy showed oedema of the entire colon
19.09.2024
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Neuroscientists have described brain changes in a pregnant woman
US scientists performed 26 magnetic resonance imaging scans on a 38-year-old pregnant woman to assess the changes that are taking place in her brain
19.09.2024
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Meat and dairy proteins suppressed bowel cancer
As scientists from Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands have found out, meat and milk may not provoke, but, on the contrary, prevent cancer development
19.09.2024
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Neurosurgeons have for the first time assessed the dangers of slap tournaments
In recent years, the Internet and some TV channels have started to show sports shows in which rivals slap each other in a fight for a cash prize, while the public watches with interest
19.09.2024
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Neuroscientists have proposed using meditation as anaesthesia
Mindful meditation can be a substitute for painkillers while not engaging neuropeptides, the human body's natural regulator of pain sensitivity
18.09.2024
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Cocoa increased cognitive ability in adult men
The trial was conducted using a beverage made from unprocessed cocoa beans rich in flavanols
18.09.2024
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Sleep disorders at age 10 have been linked to suicide risks at age 12
Sleep disturbances in prepubertal children are associated with increased risk of suicidal tendencies and attempts two years later
18.09.2024
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Childhood trauma undermined the health of women more than men
A new study has found that such unfavourable experiences can increase the risk of 20 different diseases, with a person's gender playing a big part in this
18.09.2024
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Machine learning has reduced deaths at a Canadian hospital
As reported in The Canadian Medical Association Journal, the implementation of such a system has reduced mortality in general medical wards by almost 30 per cent
17.09.2024
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Microplastics discovered in the olfactory bulbs of the brain
Brazilian scientists who conducted a case series study found that microplastic particles can enter the brain through the olfactory analyser
17.09.2024
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Pregnancy changed the structure of the brain
During pregnancy, not only the body changes, but also a woman's nervous system
17.09.2024
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Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities have been proposed not to be separated
Distinguishing between some neurodevelopmental disorders makes them difficult to diagnose and treat, says an international medical team
17.09.2024
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Sixty percent of people with major depression have been identified as potential recipients of psilocybin therapy
As has been repeatedly shown in clinical trials, taking this drug in psychotherapy by a specially trained specialist has a rapid and pronounced therapeutic effect on depression, not inferior to long courses of conventional antidepressants and persisting for a long time
16.09.2024
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A popular diabetes drug has slowed macaque aging
Metformin, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for type 2 diabetes in humans, has helped slow the aging process in the brain and other body tissues in primates
16.09.2024
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Nanoscale “nesting doll” helps fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Japanese scientists have created a “nesting doll” of antibiotic, silver and a polymer that stabilizes them
16.09.2024