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Ancient Strain Of Plague May Have Caused The Decline Of Neolithic Europeans

Scientists from France, Sweden, and Denmark have identified an ancient strain of plague bacteria (Yersinia pestis) in the 5,000-year-old DNA samples extracted from the human remains found in a mass grave. According to the researchers, who published their study’s result on December…

December 7, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Aggressive Rhetoric could Make Anti-Vaccines Activists turn their Backs on the Health System

Three years ago, Tara Hills, a Canadian mother of seven children, was totally against vaccines. She thought that immunization has a negative impact on children’s health and it could cause them a lot of trouble. As a result, she declared…

December 6, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Obese Parents Are More Likely To Pass On Obesity To Their Children

The annual report conducted by NHS Digital in the UK revealed that children of obese parents are more likely to suffer from obesity in comparison with those with of parents with a healthy weight. It seems that this trend is due…

December 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Gut Bacteria in Newborn Babies Has A Crucial Role In Fighting Diseases

Scientists have already revealed that the intestinal flora is an excellent ally against several diseases. Now, a new study showed that the first gut bacteria that form in newborn babies has a crucial role in fighting early-life diseases, paving the way…

December 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Saliva Test For Alzheimer’s Disease Is Now One Step Closer Thanks To New Findings

Two University of Alberta scientists, namely, Liang Li and Roger Dixon, identified three biomarkers that detect mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well, and which pave the way to a saliva test for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. By using a powerful mass…

December 6, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Human Gut Bacteria Present Over 6,000 Antibiotic-Resistant Genes

A new study, in which the University of Birmingham participated, revealed that human gut bacteria present more than 6,000 antibiotic-resistant genes that allow the microorganisms to be immune to antibiotics. While that might be beneficial since the intestinal microbiota is living…

December 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Natural Selection Begins In The Womb, And It Can Explain Adulthood Conditions

The embryo consists of only about 100 cells and the period it spends in the womb can impact the future health of the individual. According to a new study, natural selection begins in the womb, and it can explain some…

December 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

The Majority Of The UK Adults Are Living Unhealthy Lifestyles

As revealed by a recent survey by the Health Survey for England, the majority of the UK adults are living unhealthy lifestyles, putting their lives at high risk of severe, potentially lethal conditions. While in England nearly 9 in 10 have…

December 5, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Researchers Claim that Royal Jelly Could be used in the Making of a Cure for Alzheimer’s

A recent study shows that the substance which contributes to the transformation of worker honeybees into queens could have ”magical” properties. Everybody knows that royal jelly has been used for treating minor health conditions and in cosmetic treatments for centuries.…

December 5, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Garlic Could Treat Lyme Disease, A Recent Study Finds

Garlic has always been one of the healthiest ingredients nature give us. On the other hand, Lyme Disease, commonly delivered by tick bites, has been spreading faster than the scientists expected due to the increasing growth of the ticks population.…

December 4, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0