[ad_1] Japanese researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the measles virus can lead to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a fatal neurological disorder that can occur several years after a measles infection. While the measles virus in its natural form is unable to infect the…

[ad_1] Oxytocin, popularly known as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” is a chemical produced by the brain that plays a crucial role in feelings of affection, attachment, and pleasure. Researchers have extensively examined the societal effects of the hormone, and are currently gaining a…

[ad_1] As stress can negatively impact health and well-being, including increasing blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk, understanding our reactions to stress and identifying potential stress-buffering factors is crucial. A recent paper published in the Journal of Psychophysiology, by Brian Leavy, Brenda H. O’Connell and…

[ad_1] Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating neurological illness that disrupts brain-to-body communication. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the United States estimates that 2 million Americans are afflicted by the condition. According to the MS Society, people with MS are more likely to have sleep…

[ad_1] Obesity has become a significant health concern worldwide. In England, 10% of children at reception age (4-5 years old) are obese, and this number increases to 20% among children in year six (10-11 years old). Children who are obese have a higher risk of…

[ad_1] Ovarian cancer ranks as the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women and is the deadliest of all cancers affecting the female reproductive system. The lifetime risk of a woman developing ovarian cancer is approximately 1 in 78, and her lifetime risk of…

[ad_1] A team of researchers led by Matthew D. Shaw at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed a new detector, called PEACOQ (performance-enhanced array for counting optical quanta), that enables fast and precise measurement of the arrival times of single photons. This is crucial for…