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Tooth Enamel Reveals Insights into Human Health
September 22, 2024
Tooth Enamel Reveals Insights into Human Health
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science reveals that tooth enamel may hold crucial information about the health of both ancient and modern populations, Earth.com revealed today. Researchers, led by Tammy Buonasera from the University of Alaska…
New Study Reveals Cancer-Blocking Benefits of Milk, Meat Proteins
September 22, 2024
New Study Reveals Cancer-Blocking Benefits of Milk, Meat Proteins
A study from RIKEN in Japan has unveiled that milk proteins can help prevent tumors in the small intestine by activating the immune system, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Researchers found that food antigens, such as those in milk, play a…
Zambia Launches Measles Vaccination Campaign for 4 Million Children
September 21, 2024
Zambia Launches Measles Vaccination Campaign for 4 Million Children
On September 20, Zambia launched a nationwide measles vaccination campaign targeting four million children aged nine months to five years, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. Health Minister Elijah Muchima announced that the campaign will run from September 23 to 28 across…
Experts Emphasize Timely Diagnosis, Awareness to Combat Dengue in Lahore
September 21, 2024
Experts Emphasize Timely Diagnosis, Awareness to Combat Dengue in Lahore
At a recent seminar organized by the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC), medical experts underscored the critical need for accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, and continuous follow-up care to prevent fatalities and complications in dengue patients, Dawn reported today. The seminar, titled…
Gene Therapy Breakthrough Restores Vision to Blind Patients
September 21, 2024
Gene Therapy Breakthrough Restores Vision to Blind Patients
Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a groundbreaking gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis type I (LCA1), a rare genetic blindness affecting about 3,000 people in the U.S. and Europe, SciTech Daily reported on Friday. In a small…
How Plant Stem Cells Could Support Human Growth
September 18, 2024
How Plant Stem Cells Could Support Human Growth
Research by Professor Huanzhong Wang at the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources highlights the untapped potential of plant stem cells in enhancing food supply resilience, earth.com revealed in an article on Tuesday. While animal stem cells have garnered…
Mpox Cases Rise in Pakistan, Philippines Amid Global Health Concerns
September 17, 2024
Mpox Cases Rise in Pakistan, Philippines Amid Global Health Concerns
On Monday, Pakistan reported its seventh mpox case of the year, Anadolu Agency reported. A 44-year-old man from the Gujarat district of Punjab tested positive after returning from a Gulf state. He is currently stable at the Pakistan Institute of…
Smoking Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, UCL Study Finds
September 11, 2024
Smoking Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, UCL Study Finds
A recent study from University College London (UCL) has identified smoking as a significant factor accelerating cognitive decline among older adults. Analyzing survey data from 32,000 participants aged 50 and over across 14 European countries over a decade, researchers found…
Artificial Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
September 7, 2024
Artificial Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
A recent study from Rush University Medical Center has found a significant association between outdoor nighttime light exposure, or light pollution, and increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S., particularly among individuals under 65, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Utilizing…
Physical fitness can preserve health of sensitive brain regions
September 3, 2024
Physical fitness can preserve health of sensitive brain regions
A recent study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights the crucial connection between cardiovascular fitness and brain health, earth.com revealed yesterday. Investigating 125 participants aged 22-94, the team measured cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) through VO2max and assessed…