Category Health

8 genomic hotspots linked to ME/CFS in largest study of its kind

ME/CFS affects multiple body systems, often leading to serious complications with both physical and mental stress. (Image credit: kieferpix via Getty Images) Scientists have carried out the largest genetic analysis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a chronic condition that…

Aging: What happens to the body as it ages?

Over time, our body’s cells accumulate damage and lose their ability to renew themselves as efficiently. This causes the decline in functions we associate with aging. (Image: Dmitry Varavin, Getty Images) Jump to: Sourse: www.livescience.com Your email address will not…

2 dead, 58 infected in New York bacterial outbreak

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia most often caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, which thrives in warm, fresh water. (Image courtesy of Brain light) An outbreak of a potentially deadly bacterial infection in Harlem, New York, has…

How does the postcoital pill work?

Birth control pills like Plan B can be more than 95% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken within five days of sex. However, effectiveness can vary depending on a variety of factors. (Image courtesy of Bloomberg via Getty Images) Emergency…