Kategori: Health

The Ebola outbreak in Congo, which has been spreading rapidly, has resulted in a death toll exceeding 2,000 confirmed cases. According to recent data, 4,381 cases have been reported in the country, making this outbreak the fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record. The Ebola outbreak in Congo was declared on May 15 and has since become…

A celebration event was held in İzmir, Turkey, to mark the completion of a fundraising campaign for Göktuğ Ordu, a child suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Hundreds of people attended the event, which included a balloon release to support Göktuğ's treatment. The event was held on Pamucak Beach, where participants released colorful balloons prepared…

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a GLP-1 tablet containing orforglipron for weight management and type 2 diabetes treatment, to be taken once a day. The UK is the first country in Europe to approve this GLP-1 tablet for these purposes. According to the MHRA, orforglipron can be used for…

Type 2 diabetes is now emerging in younger age groups. UK data shows an increase in new diagnoses, particularly among women under 40, and a shift in the age distribution of the disease. Imperial College London researchers evaluated the UK National Diabetes Audit data from 2011-2024. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health –…

A gas leak occurred during pool maintenance at a hotel in Bodrum, Muğla, resulting in the hospitalization of 15 people. The incident took place at a hotel in the Gümüşlük district of Bodrum. During the maintenance work, a gas leak occurred due to an unknown reason. The leaking gas spread quickly, causing distress among tourists…

A study conducted by the German Cancer Research Center on over 458,000 people showed that excess weight may play a larger role in cancer cases than previously thought. The research found that particularly abdominal fat and the risk in women are noteworthy. It was discovered that the role of excess weight and obesity in cancer…

Researchers from the University of California San Diego found that a seven-day intensive meditation program led to measurable changes in brain activity, immune function, and metabolism. The study, which involved 20 healthy adults, included daily classes, group practices, and approximately 33 hours of guided meditation. Scientists used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine the…

Research has shown that early life stress and trauma can lead to biological changes in the brain's reward, motivation, and stress response systems. In a study conducted on mice, researchers found that childhood stress can cause long-term changes in the brain's ventral tegmental area (VTA). The study found that young mice that experienced stress had…

A recent study published in the journal Neurology has sparked concern for regular consumers of diet soda and other artificially sweetened beverages. According to the research, regular consumption of low- and zero-calorie artificial sweeteners is associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline, particularly in individuals under the age of 60. The study, which analyzed…

A study conducted by Swiss scientists found that forgotten memories can remain in the brain as "silent memory traces" rather than being completely erased. Experiments on fruit flies showed that memories can be recalled with the right cues and that false memories can also be formed. The researchers taught the flies to associate a certain…