Being a human is a pretty sweet deal on the whole. Then again, we do have our own unique problems to deal with: bills, existential crises, and acne. But why do humans have it so bad when it comes to acne, while most other animals appear to get off scot-free? Like many things, you can blame your ...
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Our Own Microbiome Might Be Triggering The Autoimmune Disease Lupus
We already know that the bacteria that live on and within us are far more than just inert passengers. They interact with our cells and are associated with a whole host of conditions and diseases. Now, researchers think that our microbiome might also play a role in the autoimmune disease ...
New Antibiotic Successfully Treats “Superbugs” For The First Time
In a “game-changing” breakthrough, scientists say they have successfully tested an antibiotic capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria. This could lead to the first new class of antibiotic drugs in 30 years. Last fall, researchers at the University of Lincoln announced they had successfully ...
Man Contracts Worst Known Case Of Gonorrhea In The World
In what has proven to be both a cautionary tale, and a microcosm of the wider public health crisis posed by antibiotic resistance, it’s being reported that a man in the UK has contracted the world’s worst case of super-gonorrhea. According to BBC News, the man – who has a regular partner in the UK ...
Mother Shares Photos Of Her Red Breast Milk To Raise Awareness About Common Condition
A mother has shared images of her red breast milk, in order to raise awareness of a surprisingly common issue during breastfeeding. Tanya Knox shared images of her red milk to Facebook page The Milk Meg earlier this week. It looks unsettling, and Knox says she was shocked when she first saw the ...
Male Birth Control Pill Is Effective And Safe, According To A Recent Trial
Scientists are one step closer to achieving gender parity, at least as far as birth control is concerned. While there are currently several contraceptive options targeted at women, there are only two for men – condoms and vasectomies. The good news is that there are various reversible male birth ...
Promising Cancer “Vaccine” Is Set To Begin Human Trials
An immune system-boosting cancer treatment that recently demonstrated astounding results in mice is now advancing to human testing. Published less than two months ago in Science Translational Medicine, a study by Stanford University researchers showed that injection of two immune-stimulating agents ...
