Tag Archives: Worldwide

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — A Health Issue Affecting Women Worldwide

According to the Endocrine Society, an estimated 5 to 6 million women in America are affected with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition marked by elevated testosterone, ovulation problems and large ovaries with small follicles.1 Around the world, 8% to 13% of women have PCOS, and many more remain undiagnosed.2 I believe PCOS is an… Read More »

Worldwide Study Unlocks Genetic Secrets of Gray Matter

A major international collaboration co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientist Jason Stein, PhD, has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex, identifying more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric conditions. The cerebral cortex is the relatively thin, folded, outer “gray matter” layer of the brain… Read More »

Weirdest Allergies Worldwide

by jspaw Do you believe an ice cream can kill a girl or apizza smell would send a boy to an anaphylactic shock? Let’s see top five weirdest allergies worldwide as follows.   A little girl is allergic to cold Priscilla Pomerantz, who is allergic to cold, cannot do many activities during the winter such… Read More »