Majority of People With Long COVID-19 Develop an Autonomic Nervous System Disorder Dysautonomia, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology May 04, 2022

New research revealed that an estimated 38 million Americans with long COVID have mild to severe dysautonomia, an autonomic nervous system disorder. Read on to find out more.

Burning Kidney Nerves with Radio Waves Promising Solution to High Blood Pressure

Apr 05, 2022

German scholars explained how renal denervation works against high blood pressure. See how the procedure is carried out and its effects on patients.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: ‘Rube Goldberg’ Immune System Discovered as Potential Cure

Mar 23, 2022

By using part of the ‘Rube Goldberg’ immune system, a new study reveals promise for the potential treatment of multiple sclerosis. Know the possibility here.

What Causes Multiple Sclerosis? Scientists Say It Might Be the Epstein-Barr Virus

Jan 14, 2022

Researchers have conducted a first-of-its-kind study providing strong evidences on the causal relationship between Epstein-Barr virus infection and increased risks of multiple sclerosis.

Cold Shower Myths: Evidence Shows Bathing With Cold Water Is Good For Your Health

Dec 07, 2021

Cold showers have been tauted for their immense health benefits. According to experts regardless of the duration cold water showers give your immune system a little boost.

Herpes Virus Invades the Nervous System, Study Reveals Its Complicated Hijacking Sequence

Nov 19, 2021

A research team has just revealed an important piece of the puzzle that could possibly lead the way to new approaches to treating the herpes virus, and why and how it is invading the nervous system.

Parkinson’s Disease: Physical, Psychological Symptoms With Some Spotted on the Face

Sep 19, 2021

Someone who has Parkinson's disease can suffer from an array of physical and psychological symptoms, some of which can be spotted on his face.

'Gut Feeling' Suddenly Made Sense: Enteric Nervous System Explains Why Gastrointestinal Tract Should Be Our 'First Brain'

Aug 16, 2021

While humans are taught that all organ systems are connected and controlled by the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract or simply the gut has evolved to have its own nervous system operating mostly independently from the rest.

Neural Network From Brain to Eyes Evolves Much Earlier, Fish Genetics Study Shows

Apr 09, 2021

In a new discovery, the complex neural network that connects the brain to the eyes might have developed far earlier than previously thought, according to a new study.

Displaying Intelligence, Single-Cell Slime Mold Can Remember Food Locations

Feb 24, 2021

Researchers have discovered the basis for developing memories in what's identified as Physarum polycephalum slime mold, despite the absence of its nervous system.

Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Here’s What It Can Do to Your Heart

Dec 14, 2020

Individuals with sleep apnea who are experiencing longer nocturnal respiratory events are likely to suffer higher abrupt heart rate variability and bigger changes linked to reduced daytime alertness.

Dementia, Not Daydreaming: Child Diagnosed With Rare Disease

Oct 10, 2020

What was previously thought as daydreaming turned out to be a form of "childhood dementia" as a four-year-old girl in England was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease.

Scientists Find Biomarker of Degenerative Diseases in the Eye

Sep 22, 2020

A new study reports finding a well-known biomarker - associated with early diagnosis of a range of degenerative diseases - in the human eye.

Gene Therapy in Dogs Shows Progress for Krabbe Disease Treatment

Aug 27, 2020

An effective gene therapy for Krabbe disease treatment in dogs might lead to a potential approach for the same disease in human children, a new study suggests.

Weight Training Makes Changes to the Brain and Nervous System Before the Muscles: Study

Jun 30, 2020

In a new research paper, scientists claim that weightlifting brings changes to the brain before it does any alterations in muscles. Furthermore, the researchers believe that the findings of their study have implications in stroke patients.