Scientists unveil the enigma of the vulnerability of Achilles tendon

In the human body, there is a soft spot—the Achilles tendon. As its name suggests, the Achilles tendon is one of the most powerful and fragile tendons in the body. The Achilles tendon can endure a load close to 8 times the body weight during exercise, making it extremely vulnerable to injury. Furthermore, due to […]

Mayo Clinic Minute: Dermatologist discusses male-pattern baldness

You look in the mirror and notice you’re going bald. It’s a reality that many men must face. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says there’s a reason why many men lose their hair as they age. And in some cases, there are solutions. “You can have androgenetic alopecia,” says Dr. Davis. It’s a […]

Scientists find potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cancer

Chinese scientists recently reported the key role in tumor survival played by a histone-acetylation-regulated long noncoding RNA called lysosome cell death regulator (LCDR), providing a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target for lung cancer. Led by Prof. Gao Shan from the Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the […]

What does myelin actually do?

Students of physiology are invariably taught that the primary function of myelin is to insulate nerves. In particular, to make action potentials more efficient by increasing the thickness of the membrane and thereby decreasing its electric capacitance. But this crude idea—this analogy, really—can’t be correct. Despite the protestations of dogmatic neuroscientists, neurons aren’t electric devices, […]

Aduhelm Ancillary Costs to Push Medicare Spending Even Higher

Ancillary costs associated with administering the controversial Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) — such as additional imaging to monitor the amyloid-associated imaging abnormalities (ARIAs) — will raise Medicare spending on the drug by an additional $6564 per patient per year, a new analysis suggests. “Clinical trials have shown that 41% of patients receiving aducanumab developed potentially […]

Relationship breakdown increases inflammation, but only in men

Divorce or relationship breakups are associated with poorer health in men. A new study looking at middle-aged adults in Denmark found that living alone and experiencing more relationship breakdowns are linked to higher levels of inflammation in men. The study found no such link in women. Scientists have already shown that for men, divorce or […]

Impotent man's partner accidentally deploys insulation foam inside him

Impotent man, 45, may never be able to use his penis again after his partner accidentally deployed expanding foam INSIDE his urethra in bizarre attempt to keep him erect during sex An American man ended up with foam stuck in his penis after ill-advised sex act  Surgeons had to cut a new hole for him to urinate […]

High cholesterol: The 79p food which could ‘significantly’ lower bad cholesterol

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Some people can have high cholesterol without even […]