Category Archives: General Health

Scientists have identified Zika virus antibodies which may aid in drug and vaccine development. The experiments on mice helped spot six Zika virus antibodies, four of which neutralize African, American, and Asian strains. This is an important breakthrough that may lead to the development of a vaccine, as there is currently no medication available for ...click here to read more

Researchers now have an explanation of how West Nile virus causes neurological problems like memory loss, fatigue, and weakness. West Nile virus is known to cause fever and brain infections, but up until now, little was known about memory loss, fatigue, and weakness symptoms associated with the virus. Neurological problems resulting from West Nile virus ...click here to read more

Researchers suggest travelers visiting Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics face a low risk of Zika virus. They estimate that three to 37 athletes at most among the thousands visiting Brazil for the Games will bring Zika virus to their home country. Previously, the World Health Organization shared that travelers venturing to Brazil will not ...click here to read more

West Nile virus-transmitting Culex mosquitoes may also be carrying Zika virus, according to new findings. The scientists in Brazil found Zika virus in Culex mosquitoes, which are known to transmit West Nile virus. The findings imply a larger problem of the local spread of Zika virus across the U.S. Although Culex mosquitoes are not as ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome are influenced by the weakened biological clock. Lead author Dr. Changhao Wu said, “Previously, people have believed that the brain ‘master’ clock controls the ‘slave’ peripheral clocks, but our study is the first to show that in a contractile organ, such as the bladder, its receptors also control these clocks… ...click here to read more

Zika virus transmission routes from mother to developing fetus have been mapped, and researchers have also found a drug that may be able to block the virus spread. The two routes of transmitting Zika virus to the fetus are either through placenta – taking place in the first trimester, or through the amniotic sac that ...click here to read more

As you are getting older, you may find you simply don’t have the energy you once did to do the activities you love. Well, the good news is, you don’t have to let your older years zap you off your favorite activities. Try these eight fixes for a boost of energy – and see what ...click here to read more

Psoriasis-affected people face an increased risk of gum disease (periodontitis), according to research. A study conducted in Norway looked at 50 people with moderate to severe psoriasis and compared them to 121 people without the skin condition. Each participant underwent an oral exam, and the researchers found that periodontitis was more prevalent among those with ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk is lower with poor oral health. The recent research based on a Swedish population-based cohort study has come up to a surprising conclusion: Poor oral health was associated with a reduced risk of developing IBD. Increased IBD prevalence in the Western world is usually explained by the hygiene hypothesis, suggesting ...click here to read more

A new bacterium known as Borrelia mayonii has been discovered, which is similar to Borrelia burgdorferi – the Lyme disease-causing bacterium. But how does Borrelia mayonni cause Lyme disease in people? Well, basically, in the same way as B. burgdorferi would. Six people have been infected with B. mayonni so far. They were suspected to ...click here to read more

Zika virus prevention with green tea molecule epigallocatechin (EGCG) shows potential, according to research. EGCG blocks the Zika virus in the host cells – which may be beneficial at preventing Zika. The authors wrote, “The mechanism by which this inhibition occurs is probably related to the direct interaction of the drug with lipid envelope, leading ...click here to read more

Flea bites and bed bug bites can cause some serious itching – just the thought of tiny insects crawling on your body can make you itchy, doesn’t it? Fleas are tiny insects that are commonly found on pets and animals. If your pet is treated, your risk of contracting a flea bite is far lower. ...click here to read more

Lyme disease 2016 update: The capital of Canada – Ottawa – has seen Lyme disease cases triple, a former Real Housewives of New Jersey star has come out about her diagnosis, and global warming may increase the risk of Lyme disease. Cases of Lyme disease in Ottawa, Canada, have tripled since last year. Researchers suggest ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links, according to research. The researchers looked at identical and non-identical twins to conduct their study. Chronic pain syndromes (CPS) can greatly impact a person’s life. Unfortunately, diagnosing these conditions is often difficult as it relies on the presentation of symptoms ...click here to read more