Liver cancer occurs when the organ’s cells develop mutations in its DNA – the genetic code that provides chemical instructions for the body. This can result in cells to grow uncontrollably, eventually forming a cancerous tumour. Feeling pain in a certain body part can be an early indication of the condition. If you have pain in your upper abdomen or […]
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In individuals with functional neurological disorder (FND), the brain generally appears structurally normal on clinical MRI scans but functions incorrectly (akin to a computer software crashing), resulting in patients experiencing symptoms including limb weakness, tremor, gait abnormalities and non-epileptic seizures. In some cases, childhood maltreatment may have been a contributing factor, yet links between risk factors such as childhood abuse […]
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When you think of the term “sex worker,” what kind of characteristics come to mind? Most people envision a stereotype: Someone who is desperate, who has no other choice. Something must have gone wrong in their life for them to end up doing such a job. As a society, we attach negativity to sex positivity. This is especially true when […]
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Three women reveal how they GAINED 18st and spent £8,500 between them at slimming clubs – and they only lost weight by quitting the ‘cults’ Kally Lamb, 59, gained 11st (74.3kg) in 20 years and estimates spending £6,000 Christine Drane, 58, gained 5st (31.7kg) in 20 years, spending around £2,000 Sharon Kind, 50, gained 2st (12.7kg) in three years and […]
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The human protein apolipoprotein A-I binding protein (AIBP) inhibits HIV replication by targeting lipid rafts and reducing virus-cell fusion, according to a new study published in the premier American Society for Microbiology journal mBio by researchers from the George Washington University. These results provide the first evidence suggesting that AIBP is an innate immunity factor that restricts HIV replication by […]
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The overwhelming sharing of fake news amid coronavirus outbreak across the globe raised concerns among governments, including in the Southeast Asian region. In the past weeks, we have quickly found disinformation and misinformation on social media stirring public discussion and, at times, leading to unnecessary panic. In Malaysia, misinformation claiming that coronavirus would make people behave like zombies raised concerns […]
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The CIA, not known for tranquility, has been tweeting workplace wellness tips, hashtagged #ThrivingatCIA. This first started a few months ago, and provides an unexpected window into what the self-proclaimed 'Nation's first line of defense' does to stay calm at work. The posts have not been well-received on Twitter. Users responded referencing foreign drone strokes and accusations about the torture […]
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Online personal training couch Joe Delaney didn’t feel well—so he decided to make a change. “The reason I don’t feel like myself is because I’m not shredded enough,” he says in a new YouTube video. Delaney began a mini cut, or diet, for 14 days in order to lose weight and look more shredded. He documented the process in a […]
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You CAN get mumps even if you’ve had the MMR vaccine: Why every 18-year-old should have a booster jab to prevent life-changing side effects Figures show In 2019 over 5,000 cases of mumps were reported in England The number of cases in 2020 will be significantly higher, early indications show Experts say the viral infection is sweeping the nation because […]
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In a study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers at McGill University, Kyoto University and INSERM/University of Paris show that an organic compound produced by the intestinal flora, the metabolite 4-Cresol, exhibits protective effects against type 1 and type 2 diabetes by stimulating the proliferation and function of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. These results pave the way […]
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