A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team has identified interaction between two elements of the immune system as critical for the transformation of a protective immune response into chronic, cancer-promoting inflammation. In their report published in PNAS, the investigators demonstrate that elevated levels of the immune factor IL-33 and regulatory T cells (Tregs), which suppress the… Read More »
When Dr. Jorge Chavarro’s team started investigating marijuana’s effects on sperm, they had every reason to believe weed would prove detrimental to “testicular function,” because other studies had said it to be so. Instead, they found the opposite. Men who had ever smoked marijuana had significantly higher sperm concentrations and sperm counts, as well as… Read More »
A broken jaw refers to a fracture of the jawbone or mandible, whereas a dislocated jaw is where the lower part of the jaw moves out of position. Both injuries have a variety of causes, including facial trauma. Stretching the jaw too much, such as when yawning or biting, can also cause dislocation. Both of… Read More »
According to one report [1], nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have anxiety disorders, accounting for 18.1% of the population. So it is safe to say that anxiety is a common mental disorder in the nation. A panic attack also stems from anxiety disorders and leads to sweating, numbness, irrational fear and palpitations. While… Read More »
At-home fertility tests are a booming market and there’s never been more options available to couples trying to conceive. But where do you start? How do you know which ones are worth your time and money? Some of the most popular resources for checking your fertility at home include ovulation tests, fertility apps, and sperm… Read More »