MEDICINE & HEALTH

Broken Mitochondria Use 'Eat Me' Proteins To Summon Their Executioners

When mitochondria become damaged, they avoid causing further problems by signaling cellular proteins to degrade them. In the journal Developmental Cell, scientists in Norway report that they have discovered how the cells trigger this process, which is called mitophagy.

New Species of Humans Discovered in the Philippines

Recent discovery suggests that a new species of human has been found. International researchers uncovered the ancient remains of two adults and a child on Luzon Island in the Philippines.

Why it’s Hard to Reintegrate into the Workplace After a Heart Attack

Now patients with a heart attack that want to return to work can do it! The main message in a paper published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology is that it is now possible for the heart attack patients that have the desire of returning to work.

A Diet Rich in Animal Protein and Meat Linked to Greater Risk of Death

A diet rich in animal protein may not be good for the health From the University of Eastern Finland, some researchers have discovered that food rich in animal protein and meat, in particular, is not good for the health, offering further backing to earlier evidence from studies.

Fecal Transplant Reduces Autism Symptoms to 50% after Two Years

In a recent study, human gut microbiomes affect neurological health and brain communication Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that one in every 59 American children is diagnosed with autism, and in 2000, up from one in every 150.

Marijuana for Morning Sickness? It's Not Great for Baby's Brain

Study pinpoints how pot exposure during pregnancy can lead to problems with behavior and memory Orlando, Fla. - With a growing number of states legalizing recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the drug during pregnancy, in part due to its reported ability to relieve morning sickness.

Tooth Decay Can Be Detrimental to Your Health

If somebody tells you that decaying teeth can be fatal to your very life, you'd think it ridiculous. However, a recent study reveals that the condition can have sweeping implications for a person's entire physical health. It has been widely believed that lack of oral health leads to heart disease.

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