Are satnavs causing permanent damage to your memory? Scientists are concerned over-reliance on gadgets could lead to dementia as they leave driver’s brains unstimulated for long periods of time New evidence shows over-reliance on tech may reduce ability to learn and recall Parts of brain crucial for memory stimulated by navigating roads and road signs […]
Teeth whitening products can damage the tissue underneath
Teeth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide can damage the tissue underneath and make them weaker Researchers studied teeth whitening strips and added to damaging evidence Real teeth were exposed to the bleaching agent and the underlying layer eroded Hydrogen peroxide – also used by dentists – is not tightly regulated, experts say Hydrogen peroxide used […]
Depression ages the brain, first human trials suggest
Depression ages the brain, first human trials suggest: Damage appears 10 years early in people with the mental health condition – but it could be treated with ketamine Synapses (the connections between neurons) start thinning earlier in people with depression, study finds The small study of 10 people is the first to test the theory […]
Diabetes-inducing blood vessel damage could be prevented by a growth factor, study finds
Scientists have identified a growth factor found in the kidneys that could minimise the diabetes-inducing effects of blood vessel damage. The findings come in the wake of recent data from Diabetes UK which revealed that almost 4.6 million people nationwide have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Coupled with the recent NHS announcement that […]
DNA damage leads to genetic diseases and cancer
Scientists have reported that many inheritance mutations are caused by DNA damage rather than errors in DNA doubling. The study was conducted by an international research group and published in Nature Genetics. Unfortunately, the reasons for mutations in normal cells that have not been exposed to ultraviolet, smoke or other external mutagens are understudied. According […]
Parkinson’s: New molecule can stop neural damage
Data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicate that approximately 50,000 people receive a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease each year in the United States. In terms of its worldwide prevalence, studies have shown that Parkinson’s disease affects one percent of the population aged 60 and over, and it is the second most widely diagnosed […]
Growing Up Poor May Permanently Damage Thinking Skills
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 — Poverty may scar kids’ mental abilities for the rest of their lives, a new study suggests. Children who grow up poor or otherwise disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on tests of thinking, learning, reasoning, remembering and problem-solving in old age, according to researchers. “Just like the body, the […]
Low levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be very difficult to spot – and can cause brain damage
Carbon monoxide (CO), like many gases, cannot be detected by our human senses. We cannot see it, smell it or taste it. But unlike many gases, small amounts are extremely harmful to us. In 2015 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), 53 people in the UK died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. […]
Why You Should Never Leave Your Hair Wet After A Shower
Sorry lazy beauty girls, we’re here to bust one of the biggest hair myths around. It turns out letting your hair air dry after you’ve washed it is causing more damage than you think. According to Dr Tim Moore (aka, the Australian Vice President of Smart Devices,) leaving your hair wet for extended periods of time is puts excessive pressure on your […]
New targets found to reduce blood vessel damage in diabetes
In diabetes, both the tightly woven endothelial cells that line our blood vessels and the powerhouses that drive those cells start to come apart as early steps in the destruction of our vasculature. Now scientists have evidence that these breakups occur as another relationship falls apart. Levels of the enzyme PDIA1, which enables a healthy […]