MEDICINE & HEALTH

New Delirium Prediction Tool Uses AI Algorithms To Predict Patients in ICU Who Are Most Likely at Risk of the Disorder

TECH & INNOVATION 01.27.2023 21:54 PM

Johns Hopkins University researchers developed new machine-learning models that successfully identified delirium-prone patients up to 90% of the time. Read the article to find out more.

5 Healthy Habits To Do During Cold and Flu Season

01.27.2023 15:59 PM

Common causes include differing viruses that can easily enter the body through air passageways like the nose and mouth, including the eyes. But what are the ways one can do to prevent seasonal colds and flu? Continue reading to learn more.

Activities that protect the brain against Alzheimer's

01.27.2023 15:56 PM

While there is no sure way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, there are things you can do that may help reduce your risk. So what kind of activities should you do? Anything that gets you moving and uses your brain power will help. Here are some ideas.

A nurse enrolls a participant in an HIV vaccine trial in Masaka, Uganda, an African-led project.

HIV Vaccine Progress Remains Slow Despite COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthroughs: Experts Explain Why

01.27.2023 09:30 AM

Experts explain the challenges of the progress of developing HIV Vaccines despite COVID jabs success. Read on to continue!

Repurposed Hypertension Drug Mimics the Effect of Caloric Restriction to Slow Aging, Increase Lifespan in Animal Models

01.27.2023 07:02 AM

Researchers discovered that the hypertension drug rilmenidine can improve longevity and delay aging aside from treating high blood. Read the article to learn more.

Yanomami Crisis in Brazil Sparked Outrage; Indigenous People Killed by Disease, Mining

01.27.2023 06:03 AM

The Brazilian president called the Yanomami crisis a genocide. Read more to know why the indigenous people are dying in the country.

Brain's 'Zone of Uncertainty' Could Be Working With Neocortex To Manage Memory Formation

01.26.2023 22:09 PM

While not much is known about the brain's zone of uncertainty, it has been seen to be interestingly involved in learning and memory formation. Read to know more.

CDC, FDA Examine Possible Link Between Pfizer Vaccine Booster Dose and Stroke Risk

01.26.2023 19:51 PM

With intiial findings revealing possible links between COVID-19 Pfizer booster doses and heightened stroke risk, both CDC and US FDA continue to examine this potential connection. Read to know more.

Narcoleptic Naps Linked to Creativity; What Is Narcolepsy?

01.26.2023 07:39 AM

George Church, who is narcoleptic, says many of his ideas come from his narcoleptic naps. Read on to know more about this condition.

Bariatric Surgery Reduces Death Tolls Among Patients With Diabetes, Cancer Decades After Treatment [Study]

01.26.2023 06:30 AM

Bariatric surgery has reportedly helped reduce the death rates among patients with diabetes and cancer. Read on to know the study.

Silent Synapses Abound in Adult Brain, Study Says

01.25.2023 23:47 PM

Surprisingly, 30% of synapses within the brain cortex of adult mice were found to be silent synapses. Read to know more.

45-Year-Old Tech Tycoon Yearly Spends $2 Million To Feel and Look 18 Again

01.25.2023 22:58 PM

The tech tycoon annually spends $2 million to maintain his medical age and has a team of 30 specialists to help him monitor and maintain his anti-aging regimen. Read to know more.

New Device That Uses Vortex Ultrasound Breaks Down Blood Clots Better Than Existing Techniques

01.25.2023 18:07 PM

Existing treatments for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) use drugs to dissolve blood clots, but the new device uses vortex ultrasound to eliminate them. Read the article to learn more about them.

Healthy Mutated Gene Can Rewind Heart Performance in Elderly People by 10 Years, Prevent Cardiac Disease

01.25.2023 08:02 AM

A new study discovered a mutated gene that can help prevent heart disease. Read on to know the full story.

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational Health found that certain occupations in South Korea were linked with higher risks of miscarriage and stillbirth among pregnant women.

Miscarriage Linked to Certain Occupations For Women; Can a Job Affect the Risk of Pregnancy Loss?

01.25.2023 07:30 AM

Read on to know the linked between miscarriage and jobs that may affect a woman's pregnancy! Certain occupations were associated with increased risks of stillbirth and miscarriage in an analysis of data covering over 1.