Pancreatic Hormone Amylin Associated to Various Cardiac Diseases
In the recent study which was published in the journal Circulation Research and was carried out by the researchers in UC Davis, the pancreatic hormone named Amylin has been associated to the varied cardiac problems in the people who are
Ugly Face of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Revealed
Also known as DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis means the development of a thrombus which is nothing but a clot of blood in the leg veins as well as the veins around the pelvis. In unusual cases it can even occur
Parasite Infected Fruit Flies Use Alcohol to Self Medicate
A recent research has revealed a behavior that will help the parasite infected fruit flies to augment their survival rate. According to the research which was led by Todd Schlenke, the evolutionary geneticist, to kill the blood borne parasites fruit
FDA Will Review Obesity Drug Qnexa Again
After turning down its submission for approval two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now concerned over associations of obesity drug Qnexa with birth defect risks and its incidence on the heart. Unlike last year when the
Circadian Clock If Disorganized Can Render the Immune System Weak
Our susceptibility and vulnerability to diseases may be influenced if the body clock is interrupted since its disruption affects the immune system to quite an extent. The metabolism, sleeping behavior and similarly related body functions of the human body are
Johnson & Johnson Decides to Recall Infant’s Tylenol
After parents complained about the problems with a new dosing system, the health care giant Johnson & Johnson has finally decided to recall its entire United States supply of infant’s Tylenol. This recall was a voluntary move made by the
The Mystery of How Zygotes Determine Parental Genes
Genes in all the mammals are neither created equally and nor are they equally used and as such the hidden mystery regarding which copy of parental gene will be determined by the fertilized egg continues to be a hot topic
The Enigma of Crystal Meth (Methamphetamine) Revealed
The highly addictive odorless substance which resembles shiny blue-white rocks and is often known as ice, Tina or glass is nothing but a colorless form of d-methamphetamine. In other words the chemical n-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-amine (C10H15N) is known as methamphetamine – and