It Archives - Page 4 of 19

Parkinson’s disease, this new virus could be the reason behind it

June 19, 2018 Loknath Dasbe, behind, Could, Disease, It, New, Parkinson's, Reason, The, This, virus

According to the study conducted by the American Society for Microbiology, bacteriophages play a certain role in the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers, led by George Tetz, showed that the abundance of lytic Lactococcus phages was higher in PD patients when compared to healthy individuals. This abundance led to a 10-fold reduction in neurotransmitter-producing Lactococcus, suggesting the possible role of phages in neurodegeneration. Comparative analysis of the bacterial component also revealed significant decreases in Streptococcus spp. and Lactobacillus spp. in PD. Lactococcus are regulators of gut permeability and…

Pregnant and suffering from thyroid issues? It could lead to diabetes

June 15, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Could, Diabetes, From, Issues, It, Lead, pregnant, suffering, Thyroid, to

Thyroid dysfunction during the first half of pregnancy may indicate an increased risk for gestational diabetes — a form of diabetes that is typically diagnosed during the second trimester. High thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy is also tied to increased the risk of premature delivery. The researchers also warned that after birth, it may also cause the baby to develop conditions like hypoglycemia — low blood sugar — which can be dangerous if not treated correctly. “Our study found that women with thyroid abnormalities in the first half of pregnancy…

Couple’s spat is not good for your diabetes, tension and stress worsens it

May 22, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Couples, Diabetes, for, Good, Is, It, Not, spat, Stress, tension, Worsens, Your

Having a fight with a spouse may not only hurt feelings, but also worsen symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, a study has found. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US found that in two groups of older individuals – one group with arthritis and one with diabetes – the patients who felt more tension with their spouse also reported worse symptoms on those days. The findings – published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine – could potentially help create interventions targeted at helping couples with…

Obesity can cause cancer. Aspirin pills can protect you from it

May 12, 2018 Loknath Dasaspirin, Can, Cancer, cause, From, It, Obesity, pills, Protect, You

Aspirin, a medication used to treat pain, fever or inflammation, could significantly reduce the effects of obesity on cancer, suggests a study on mice. Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer. Previous research, too, showed that aspirin could reduce risk of cancer in the digestive tract, though it also caused side effects like gastrointestinal bleeding. The new study, from Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan, showed that obesity could enhance cancer development by slowing down the key cancer defence mechanism. “Epithelial”…

Obesity can cause cancer. Aspirin pills can protect you from it

May 3, 2018 Loknath Dasaspirin, Can, Cancer, cause, From, It, Obesity, pills, Protect, You

Is Saline Water Beneficial To Consume? How To Make It At Home

April 28, 2018 Loknath Dasat, Beneficial, consume, Home, How, Is, It, Make, Saline, to, Water

Salt makes for an essential nutrient and if consumed in an optimum amount, it has many benefits to offer. It is said that it is one of the best ways to detox our body. In fact, Ayurveda is said to have used salt water, or saline water, to cleanse stomach, intestines and colon, while repairing the damage that our diet has caused to the cells in our digestive tract. While there is no scientific explanation or study that has proved this theory, it has been a favourite solution that has…