Articles by Saranya Palanisamy
Thinking With Your Hands? Researchers Say It Can Help Solve Problems In A New Way
Defying the conventional way of solving problems by thinking with the head, the psychological experts suggest that thinking with hands can help solve problems in a better way. Through experiments, the experts observed that by using physical objects and tools while problem solving, one can ignite new ways of resolving problems.
Study Suggests Blocking A Protein That Initiates Immune Response Can Actually Aid In Fighting HIV
A study performed by UCLA researchers revealed that blocking the Type I interferon protein, the functions of a failing immune system can be boosted, which in turn can fight against viral infections. The treatment is believed to be a stepping stone in the eradication of chronic infections like HIV.
Can Jogging Long Distances Improve Running Efficiency?
A study conducted by scientists from Liverpool John Moores University, U.K. indicated that runners who register high mileage while running experience more neuromuscular changes compared to low mileage runners. These changes have the tendency to improve efficiency in runners.
Boil Order Still In Effect For Lindon City Residents After Water Sample Tests Positive For E. Coli
The water supply in Lindon City, Utah, has been hit by E. coli, prompting the city to issue a boil water advisory for drinking water on Dec. 23. The order is said to still be in place as of Dec. 25 until further notice.
Hairy Or Sweaty? Here’s How The Fate Of Skin Cells Are Decided
Skin cells are destined to be sweaty or hairy, and their fate is determined by competing signals during embryonic development phase. The exact timing in the development stage has been identified by a team of researchers at the Rockefeller University.
Researchers Uncover Molecular Events To Help Explain Allergic Reactions To Air Pollution
The rising level of air pollution is resulting in increased cases of asthma and other lung-related diseases. Researchers in Japan have uncovered the series of molecular events that can help explain the relation of allergic reactions to pollution in atmosphere.
Cardinal Health Agrees To Pay $44M To Settle Allegations Of Suspicious Painkiller Shipments
Cardinal Health, the Ohio-based pharmaceutical company, has agreed to pay $44 million as its settlement against the allegations of suspicious shipment of painkiller drugs. The company was charged with shipment of drug oxycodone from pharmacies of Washington State, New York, Maryland, and Florida.
The 21st Century Cures Act: What You Need To Know
The 21st Century Cures Act is the new powerful law signed by President Obama last week. The act not only aims at giving a boost to medical research, but also intends to support people’s fights against cancer, mental health problems and opioid issues.
Ocrelizumab Shown Effective Against Relapsing, Progressive Forms Of Multiple Sclerosis
Roche’s drug ocrelizumab was found effective against both relapsing multiple sclerosis and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Using magnetic resonance imaging, researchers found that ocrelizumab was 95 percent more effective in reducing the inflammatory lesions in the brain than interferon beta-1a.
Are You A Morning Person? Here’s How To Simplify Your Morning Routine To Boost Productivity
A recent study reveals that morning people should avoid working late at night. In attention associated tasks, morning people may show quick response time, but they tend to make lot of errors compared with evening people.
Protein Inhibitor Drug Shows Promise Preventing Artery Disease In High-Risk Individuals
A protein inhibitor drug could help in preventing diseases like stroke and heart attack, reports a new study. The research team experimented on mice and established that the drug hindered the movement of cultured coronary artery smooth muscle cells and stopped the jamming of arteries and bypass implants.
Vitamin D Found To Fight Metabolic Syndrome, Boost Gut Flora
A study on mice reveals that improving the vitamin D levels in the body can aid the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome, which is the key to chronic diseases like heart problems and diabetes. Vitamin D is also believed to help in maintaining the integrity of the good and bad gut bacteria.
Services Needed To Help Children With Autism Transition To Adulthood
Children with autism spectrum disorder face a lot of challenges as they transition into adulthood. Social workers can offer help by coordinating essential services for them such as college support and independent living.
Georgia Couple Delivers Naturally Conceived Quadruplets
Justin and Kortney Miller, an Atlanta couple, welcomed their naturally conceived quadruplets on Dec. 16. The three baby boys and a baby girl who created history at birth are born of cesarean section delivery.
New Study Explores Molecular Roots Of Alzheimer's Disease
A team of researchers explored the structure of TREM2, a molecule thought to play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease. TREM2 mutation could result in cognitive decline, a prime symptom of neurodegenerative diseases, reported the study.
FDA Draft Guidance Suggests Maximum Lead Level For Lipsticks, Other Cosmetics
The FDA has issued draft guidance on advisable lead concentration in lipsticks and externally applied cosmetics. Lip glosses, lip liners, lipsticks, body lotions, shampoos, blushes and eye shadows sold in the United States are covered by the guidance.
New Study Suggests Daily Sugar Intake Guidelines Are Based On Low-Quality Evidence
Dietary recommendations on daily sugar intake could be based on poor evidences, reports a recent study. WHO recommends sugar intake of less than 5 percent of dietary calories per day, while the Institute of Medicine limits sugar intake to less than 25 percent of dietary calories taken every day.
Ikea To Pay Families Of Kids Who Died From Falling Dressers $50 Million
Owing to the tragic and wrongful deaths of three toddlers due to dressers toppling, Ikea has agreed to pay a total amount $50 million to the families of the deceased kids.
2015 El Niño ‘Godzilla’ Fueled Zika Outbreak In South America: Study
The Zika virus outbreak in South America was said to have been supported by climatic changes due to the2015 El Niño ‘Godzilla’. A study made at University of Liverpool suggested that the climate favored the transmission of mosquito vectors and acted as a positive catalyst in spreading the virus.
Longer Antibiotic Courses More Effective Against Ear Infections In Young Children, Study Finds
Longer duration antibiotic treatment proved to be more effective in toddlers suffering from ear infections than shorter ones, reports a recent study. The observation was made in an attempt to find the shortest optimal dosage of antibiotic medicine.
New Drugs Restore Memory Loss And Prolong Life, Show Promise As Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Researchers at University of Leicester discovered a drug for Alzheimer’s disease that not only improves the neurodegenerative symptoms but also extends the life span of terminally ill mice. The novel drug-like molecules that improved degenerating brain cells in mice has the potential to treat AD in humans.
People At Higher Risk Of Schizophrenia Are Likelier To Try Marijuana, Says New Study
Researchers from the University of Bristol suggest that people with increased risk of schizophrenia are more likely to use marijuana. The study doesn’t accurately relate the risk of schizophrenia with marijuana use but provides valuable evidence on the possibility, cautioned researchers.
Most Common Outer Planets Likely To Be The Same Mass As Neptune, Says Gravitational Microlensing Study
According to a recent study performed by scientists at NASA, Neptune-mass planets are probably the most common kind of planets that are present past the snow line. The technique called microlensing is used to detect and study the planets that are present farther away in the galaxy.
Eating Leafy Greens Linked To Brain Health, Intelligence In Older Adults
Lutein, a pigment in green leafy vegetables, could help in the preservation of 'crystallized intelligence' in aged people, reports researchers. The study is the first of its kind to find the region of the brain involved in the preservation of crystallized intelligence and the associated role of lutein in the diet.
Birth Defects In Children May Shorten Mothers' Lives
Mothers who have children with congenital anomaly have increased risk of early death than their counterparts with unaffected children, reports a recent study. The rate of death was found to be 1.60 per 1,000 women in affected mothers and 1.27 per 1,000 women in unaffected mothers over a period of 21 years.
Mumps Cases In Arkansas, Illinois And Iowa Continue To Rise
Instigated this year in August, mumps virus continues to spread in the areas of Arkansas, Illinois and Iowa. The overall count of the cases reported has crossed 4,000, which has topped the charts in recent years. Arkansas being the highly affected area accounts for about 2,200 of the 4,000 cases.
Inventor Of Life-saving Heimlich Maneuver, Henry Heimlich, Dead At 96
Dr. Henry Heimlich, the inventor of life-saving procedure Heimlich maneuver died at the age of 96 on Dec. 17. Celebrities Cher, Simon Cowell and politicians Ronald Reagan and Ed Koch were saved using the technique.
Solution For Peripheral Vision Loss? Researchers Develop New Glasses With Prisms To Expand What Patients See
Researchers are developing prism-based eyewear for people with peripheral vision loss. Patients that lost vision in their left or right half of the eye because of stroke or trauma may also benefit from the eyewear, noted the study.
Black Lung Disease Resurgence: CDC Report Identifies Cases Of Progressive Massive Fibrosis In Kentucky
The number of black lung disease cases could be 10 times more than estimated by federal regulators, noted recent reports. About 60 black lung cases were reported in miners from eastern Kentucky in a single radiology practice, revealed the CDC.
HEB, Albertsons, Safeway Voluntarily Recall Bakery Products Due To Salmonella Contamination
Albertsons, H-E-B and Safeway are recalling a number of bakery products on potential Salmonella contamination in products supplied by Dawn Food Products. High Heat Nonfat Dry powdered milk supplied by Valley Milk Products to Dawn is reportedly the reason behind the recall.
