Deadly Worldwide Epidemic Predicted by Scientists
Researchers argue that new advanced drugs must be developed as soon as possible to prevent the deadly outbreak. Dangerous drug-resistant fungi could soon lead to an epidemic that will kill plants, animals and humans, a joint study of researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Exeter, published in the Science journal, has revealed. “The rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant … Continue reading
HIV Can Remain Dormant in the Brain and Increase Risk of Dementia, Even if You’re Not Sick
The HIV virus, which causes AIDS, has long been known to target and disable cells of the immune system, which are responsible for fighting off invading microorganisms and for suppressing malignant cancers. More recently, researchers also learned HIV not only targets immune cells in the bloodstream but also in the brain and spinal cord and that HIV can lie dormant in a person’s body … Continue reading
New Drug Resistance Warning Issued for Fungal Infections, Exceeding Deaths from Malaria
Common fungal infections are “becoming incurable” Compost heaps are absolutely lethal, if your immune system doesn’t mop up those spores they’ll just rot you down as quick as a flash,’ says fungal disease expert professor Matthew Fisher Common fungal infections are “becoming incurable” with global mortality exceeding that for malaria or breast cancer because of drug-resistant strains which “terrify” doctors … Continue reading
The Effect Sugar has on the Brain
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine — an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed … Continue reading
Genome Project Aims to Build Human Cells That Are Impervious to Viruses
One serious thing to consider with this plan is that nature seems to use things like viruses to regulate population and even improve immune systems naturally, which in turn promotes the health of a species as would be evident over time when the species procreates. It would seem this would counter act those checks and balances, this could be a … Continue reading
Are Child Sex Dolls a Therapeutic Deterrence or Abettal of Abuse?
It’s strange when you rally think about this because on the one hand you think, if this helps prevent child abuse then it should be acceptable, but it just walks such a very thin line of feeling like it’s still not right. via sputniknews: Should individuals be allowed to own and use child sex dolls or would it ultimately encourage … Continue reading
The Male Chromosome (Y) Is Disappearing – What Will Happen To Men?
The Y chromosome may be a symbol of masculinity, but it is becoming increasingly clear that it is anything but strong and enduring. Although it carries the “master switch” gene, SRY, that determines whether an embryo will develop as male (XY) or female (XX), it contains very few other genes and is the only chromosome not necessary for life. Women, after all, … Continue reading
The Accidental Effect of Iodized Salt on the American IQ
Very interesting, I must have had a large salt intake all my life (implying I have a high IQ, in case you missed it..joking). via curiosity.com: Sometimes a solution to one problem turns out to solve a problem you didn’t even know you had. That’s especially true when the problem is a nutrient deficiency. In the 1920s, the addition of … Continue reading
Flesh-Eating Ulcer ‘Epidemic’ in Australia a Mystery
Doctors in Australia have called for urgent research into why a flesh-eating ulcer has become a “worsening epidemic” in the state of Victoria. Local cases of Buruli ulcer, a skin disease most commonly found in Africa, have surged by 400% in the last four years, experts say. Infections have also become more severe and spread to new areas. Doctors do … Continue reading
Check Out These 11 Habits of Supremely Happy People
We’re always chasing something-be it a promotion, a new car, or a significant other. This leads to the belief that, “When (blank) happens, I’ll finally be happy.” While these major events do make us happy at first, research shows this happiness doesn’t last. A study from Northwestern University measured the happiness levels of regular people against those who had won … Continue reading
