MEDICINE & HEALTH

Al Pacino Expects Another Child At 83, But May Risk Baby’s Health As Older Fathers Cause Birth Defects, Genetic Mutations

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.01.2023 22:41 PM

83-year-old Al Pacino and his 29-year-old girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, are set to welcome the Godfather star's fourth child in around a month. Read to learn more.

Accessing Treatment For Common Foot Pain Conditions

06.01.2023 17:01 PM

Foot pain is common and prevalent around the world. Some studies indicate that a third of people in older age brackets suffer from ongoing foot pain conditions. While research from the American Podiatric Medical Association showed that 77 percent of adults had experienced foot pain at some point.

Why Gastric/Stomach Balloon is an Effective Procedure for Weight Loss

06.01.2023 16:53 PM

These methods ensure a person loses a certain amount of weight within a given period. One weight loss method that has become popular among overweight people is the gastric balloon system. The gastric balloon or stomach balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure that has proven effective in improving overweight-related illnesses.

How Much Is a Kidney Worth? Is It Safe To Live With Only 1 of These Organs?

06.01.2023 10:30 AM

One can survive with only one kidney and the price of this organ varies from different countries. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Laboratoires Servier ) How Much Is a Kidney Worth? Is It Safe to Live With Only 1 of These Organs? The kidney is one of the most essential organs in our body.

New Fabrication Design of Triboelectric Nanogenerators Provides Better Performance in Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

06.01.2023 10:10 AM

A group of researchers aims to boost the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) in mitigating mosquito-borne diseases through self-powered high-voltage disease prevention system. Find out more about it in this article.

British Man Rejected From NHS Dental Appointment Forced To Go Private, Later Diagnosed With Cancer

06.01.2023 08:51 AM

A retired NHS worker failed to secure a dental appointment with NHS and was forced to go private where he received a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about it in this article.

Hospital Evolution: Autonomous Surgical Robots, 3D Organs, Smart Toilet That Detects Diseases, More Are Now Available

06.01.2023 07:49 AM

Hospitals evolve, too, and it is evident in the various tools that make diagnosis and testing faster. Read on to learn the technology that health facilities are now using.

Wall-E's Fat People Depiction Comes Disturbingly Close to Projections of Public Health Researchers

06.01.2023 06:06 AM

A study finds that Wall-E's fat people portray a future where all humans are obese aligns closely with public health projections. Read the article to learn.

Artificial Sweetener Generates Genotoxic Chemical During Digestion, Prompting Health Concerns

06.01.2023 05:59 AM

Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, results in the formation of a "genotoxic" chemical that can cause DNA damage. Read the article to learn more.

Australian Garlic Variety Could Inhibit COVID-19 Spread, Reduce Flu-Related Infections

06.01.2023 03:50 AM

The garlic extract may inhibit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A cells into the digestive system. Read to learn more.

Structured Nanozyme Robotic Systems Offers New Approach in Targeted Elimination of Fungal Infection

05.31.2023 10:05 AM

A group of scientists developed a new approach in targeted drug delivery for fungal infections by creating robotic systems that uses nanoparticles. Find out more about it in this article.

Exploring Developmental Color Agnosia in a Single Unique Family Reveals the Candidate Genes of the Affected Members

05.31.2023 08:02 AM

Scientists investigate the rare condition in a family in Netherlands called color agnosia where color naming and color recognition is impaired despite intact color perception. Read the article to find out more.

Walking Corpse Syndrome Makes People Think That They Are Dying or Missing Body Parts; What Exactly Is This Condition?

05.31.2023 03:44 AM

A primary sympton of walking corpse syndrome is nihilism, which is characterized by the thinking that nothing is valuable, meaningful, or even existing. Read to learn more.

Urinary System: How Does the Body Convert Food Into Urine?

05.30.2023 15:19 PM

The urinary system consists of organs that filter blood and eliminate waste and excess water, which forms urine. Check out this article to learn how the body produces urine.

Are Male Offspring of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Risk for PCOS? Researchers Share Their Recent Discovery

05.30.2023 11:22 AM

Researchers investigate the tendency of passing down polycystic ovary syndrome from the mother to male offspring while considering the other risk factors. Find out more about it in this article.

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