Polycystic liver disease (PLD), is an inherited disorder thought to affect less than 1 in 10,000 individuals. There are two types of PLD: polycystic liver disease in isolation and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which represents around 80 – 90% of all polycystic liver diagnoses. PLD is characterized by the growth of cysts in...
Skin cancer can happen to anyone, regardless of their skin tone. It mostly develops on skin that has been exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, scalp, chest, neck, arms, and legs. However, it can also develop in areas not exposed to the sun in individuals with darker skin tones. The three main...
According to Dr David Sinclair, your fingernails can reveal much about the state of your health. In fact, he states that there is a sign that appears on your fingernails that can indicate your life expectancy. But, what is this sign and what should you do if you see it? Let’s find out more about...
Japanese researchers believe that deep ocean currents could provide a new source of clean energy for the world. In 2022, they completed a demonstration of a large prototype turbine generator that had spent three years submerged off the coast of Japan, harnessing the consistent power of the deep ocean. Since then, new developments in the...
Diabetes is a health condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it affects around 11% of the American population, which is around 37.3 million individuals. The early signs of diabetes often go undetected or dismissed as minor health issues. However, early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes are crucial, so it’s...
It has recently been discovered that eight psychiatric disorders all share the same common genetic basis. A recent study focussed on a few of these shared genetic variants in the hopes of unraveling their properties. The researchers discovered that many of these genetic variants are active for longer periods of time during brain development. These...
A small study has revealed that mothers who use the painkiller paracetamol during pregnancy increase their child’s ADHD risk. This has added weight to the debated connection between the use of painkillers and brain development of fetuses. Up until now, previous studies on this association have provided mixed results. However, this new study on painkillers...
AI seems to be built into every new modern gadget these days. Many people around the world also rely on it for certain functions at work, while others turn to it for advice on a range of different topics. Yet, concerns have been raised as to how much control we actually have over this ever-growing...
Some junk food is hard to resist, no matter how much we know it isn’t good for us. This is due to the fact that they are generally very tasty, affordable, and convenient. However, junk food is typically full of unhealthy ingredients, such as sodium, sugar, and artificial additives. Today, we will look at 15...
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. That equates to more than 9,500 Americans diagnosed with this disease every single day. This is not just an issue affecting Americans, though, with 170,000 people diagnosed annually in the United Kingdom. Considering the prevalence...
Japanese scientists have invented an innovative way of converting water into hydrogen fuel using sunshine. This new technique, which makes use of a specific photocatalyst, has the potential to lead to cheaper, more readily available, and sustainable hydrogen fuel for a wide range of uses. Current Methods Are Unsustainable At the moment, the majority of...
A groundbreaking study found a troubling correlation between PFAS and kidney damage. Keck School of Medicine researchers have discovered a link between stomach disorders, kidney damage, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), examining all three of them simultaneously for the very first time. The study presents new data that supports the health risks of exposure...
