In kids suffering from gut-brain interaction disorders (DGBI), injecting Botulinum toxin (Botox) into the pylorus, the sphincter where the stomach connects to the small intestine, during an endoscopy procedure, has been found to alleviate chronic nausea and vomiting, stated study from Ann (and) Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. These debilitating symptoms not attributed to a defined illness have previously been called functional gastrointestinal disorders before the newer DGBI classification ..read more

Researchers have successfully decoded the process by which injections of the Botox drug, mainly utilized for wrinkle reduction and combating the effects of aging, can infiltrate brain cells, resulting in paralysis or potentially fatal consequences. Originally created to address strabismus, an eye condition, the injectable medication Botox swiftly demonstrated its effectiveness in relieving symptoms of chronic pain, migraines and spasticity disorders. Currently, it's regularly used in plastic ..read more

bHighlights:/bul li Many popular brands of sanitary pads in India contain chemicals that are harmful to women's health, such as phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can cause health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer/li liThese chemicals are included in the pads to increase their elasticity and give them fragrance, but they can cause issues with hormonal functioning, PCOS, endometriosis, and hypothyroidism/li liThe ..read more

bHighlights:/bul li Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system/li liThe exact cause of MS is unknown, but genetic and environmental factors are suspects/li liA recent study has found that a toxin from common gut bacteria may trigger MS in people with a genetic susceptibility/li/ul The cause of medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS) is often unknown, although experts believe that genetic susceptibility ..read more

New artificial intelligence (AI) platform called DystoniaBoTXNet can predict the efficacy of Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatment in people with dystonia. bDystonias are potentially disabling neurological conditions that can greatly affect quality of life/b. Effective treatments are sparse, with Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections into the affected muscles considered the first-line therapy. However, the injections do not work for every patient with dystonia, and there has been no established way ..read more

A new research sheds insights into how a viral toxin produced by the SARS-CoV-2 virus may contribute to severe COVID-19 infections. Blocking the activity of this protein may help prevent some of COVID-19's deadliest symptoms, including pulmonary edema, which contributes to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). "In theory, by specifically targeting this pathway, we could block pathogenesis that leads to vascular disorder and acute respiratory distress syndrome without needing to target ..read more

An unknown bacteria-killing toxin has been discovered which paves the way for a new generation of antibiotics. For Whitney, the key aspect of his discovery is not just that this toxin kills bacteria, but how it does so. h2 Bacterial Toxin /h2 "This research is significant, because it shows that the toxin targets essential RNA molecules of other bacteria, effectively rendering them non-functional," said Whitney, associate professor for the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences ..read more

The rise in neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's is associated by exposure to environmental toxins that are omnipresent yet poorly understood. Some contact with environmental toxins is inevitable given the proliferation of plastics and chemical pollutants, as well as America's hands off regulatory approach, but exposure is unequal, The Guardian reported. h2 Can Environmental Toxins Cause Parkinson's Disease? /h2 In the US, communities of color, indigenous ..read more

FDA-approved drug 3,4-diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP) used to treat neuromuscular weakness counters as a potential treatment for botulism. Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are a family of bacterial poisons - the most poisonous substances known - responsible for the clinical disease known as botulism. These neurotoxins act within nerve terminals to destroy proteins necessary for muscle contraction, causing paralysis that develops into respiratory arrest and can lead to death. The Centers for Disease ..read more

Artificial sweeteners, when added to yoghurt and diet soda, may not be good for health, as they can impair your liver's ability to flush out toxins, reveals a new study. The study, led by a team at the Medical College of Wisconsin in the US, examined two sugar substitutes - acesulfame potassium and sucralose - also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, and provide a sweet taste with few or no calories. These disrupt the function of a protein that plays a vital role in liver detoxification and the metabolism of certain drugs ..read more