Making a small chemical alteration to insulin may boost its availability
Researchers find that alteration to insulin makes the molecule act more rapidly while preserving its function in organism
The researchers – from Switzerland, the United States, and Australia – found that they could speed up the disassembly and release of insulin from its complex structure to its available form by replacing a single hydrogen atom with an iodine atom in its molecular structure. Insulin is a small protein that regulates blood glucose by […]
Ah, to sleep, perchance… to shrink your neural connections? That’s the conclusion of new research that examined subtle changes in the brain during sleep. The researchers found that sleep provides a time when the brain’s synapses — the connections among neurons — shrink back by nearly 20 percent. During this time, the synapses rest and 
Cycling to work in middle age dramatically reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack in later life, a major study reveals. As little as 30 minutes a week has a marked effect on the chance of developing coronary heart disease over the next 20 years, researchers found. The Danish study, which recruited 45,000 people 
Your eyes are among your most important organs. They are also among the most vulnerable, and they need protection to maintain and improve your eyesight. There are several ways to protect your eyes and keep them healthy every day. To protect your eyesight and keep your eyes healthy as you age, consider these simple guidelines 
Your beloved electric blanket or space heater never fails to keep you cozy on cold, drafty days. And while you might already know that hanging out near (or under) these heat sources could leave your skin drier than usual, they can also come with a more dangerous downside. Turns out, they can actually burn you. 
Dizziness is not a disease but rather a symptom that can result from a huge variety of underlying disorders or, in some cases, no disorder at all. Readily determining its cause and how best to treat it — or whether to let it resolve on its own — can depend on how well patients are 
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the United States; in 2015, more than 3.6 billion gallons of tea were consumed in the country, with black tea being the favorite. The possible health benefits of tea consumption have been well documented. A recent study published in The American Journal of Public Health, for 
Lumps behind the ear can have many possible sources, including problems in the skin or bone. Other causes could be swollen lymph nodes or “lymph glands” as they are commonly known. Most cases of a lump behind the ear are not worrying and will resolve. Lumps in the skin behind the ear. A lump behind 
Risk of eye vision problems Screens on mobile devices tend to be smaller than computer screens, and so, you are more likely to squint and strain your eyes while reading messages, says a report by Medical Daily. According to The Vision Council, more than 70 percent people don’t know or are in denial that they 
As a pediatrician, I’ve talked on the phone with lots of parents of sick children. As I ask my questions and try to understand what’s going on and how I can help, there are a few symptoms in particular that I listen for. I don’t hear them often. Most of the time, it’s not serious