Scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered a gene that protects against heart attacks and strokes, as well as delaying the aging process. This gene, called Oct4 experts dubbed the "fountain of youth". Previously it was thought that this gene is active only in embryos, but as they reach the age of maturity of its activity is reduced. However, the new discovery could help develop treatments for fatal diseases and offer hope that one day doctors will be able to use the gene to delay the effects of aging.
Minimally invasive therapy that involves the implantation of tiny coils into the lungs and respiration can improve the quality of life of patients with certain pulmonary diseases, results showed a major international research. Experimental method includes placing multiple small coils of metal alloy into the lungs, leading to delays in opening the diseased tissue and healthy airways.
Psychedelic substance, extracted from the "magic" mushrooms, can give long-term benefits for people suffering from an incurable depression, according to a new study, researchers from Imperial College London.
In the liver is constantly happening more than 600 different biochemical reactions and it is time to perform many different functions. Therefore, it is important to maintain her health. There are seven important rules that will help support the liver in good condition.
You can protect yourself from obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, regularly consuming red grapes and oranges, say experts from the University of Warwick.
Special sunglasses could one day ease the symptoms of migraine, according to experts from Harvard Medical School. According to experts, a narrow beam of green light can make headaches less painful.
