A three-year-old is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
A case of type 2 diabetes manifested in an obese toddler is a striking example of how obesity can affect even the very young. Continue reading
A case of type 2 diabetes manifested in an obese toddler is a striking example of how obesity can affect even the very young. Continue reading
According to a study conducted by Professor Luke Chang at Dartmouth College, people find their interactions with close friends more rewarding than interactions with strangers. This holds true even if their chances of being rewarded by either interaction is the same, implying a role of prior trust in establishing such … Continue reading
Two researchers from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and Rutgers University have found that changes in the structure of the eyes are associated with schizophrenia. Such changes provide another means to understand the disorder beyond changes in the brain (1). However, as the retina is … Continue reading
For a long time, there has been a suspected connection between normal immune function and antioxidants, according to The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) Professor Petrie (1). A new study by the Florida campus of TSRI has finally discovered the mechanism underlying the age-related degradation of the immune system and how … Continue reading
Whenever we perform a complex motion, our brain and muscles work together effortlessly to execute the desired movements with accuracy and precision. However, patients with spinal cord injuries or neurodegenerative diseases can no longer perform these once-easy tasks because the connections between their brain and muscles are damaged. To improve … Continue reading