MEDICINE & HEALTH

Surface Properties of Spider Silk Examined; Research Reveals Web as Potential Material for Surgery and Food Packaging

NANOTECHNOLOGY 12.01.2021 03:56 AM

In a recently published study, researchers examined the surface properties of spider silk, specifically its use for various purposes.

Cognitive Behavioral Sleep Training Can Prevent Depression in Adults With Insomnia, Study Reveals

12.01.2021 03:20 AM

People with insomnia have a higher risk of developing depression, and depressed people usually experience a lack of sleep. A new clinical study reveals that sleep training can ease symptoms of depression in adults with insomnia.

Discovering Omicron COVID-19 Variant: That Time When South African Doctors Got the Shock of Their Lives

12.01.2021 00:40 AM

South Africa has advanced laboratories working on COVID-19 where they also discovered the alarming new variant Omicron. Currently, it is driving most cases in the capital, and commercial hub of the country.

FDA Recommends Merck's COVID-19 Drug For Emergency Use; How Effective is the Pill?

12.01.2021 00:12 AM

The advisory panel from the Food and Drug Administration voted yesterday for the recommendation of Merck's drugs for emergency use against COVID-19.

Omicron vs. Delta COVID-19: What Makes These 2 Variants Different?

11.30.2021 23:59 PM

Scientists are keeping a careful eye on whether instances caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant begin to supersede those caused by the Delta version.

Could Chewing Gum Reduce the Spread of COVID-19? Probably, Experts Say

11.30.2021 23:28 PM

A piece of COVID-19 chewing gum might be the next step in preventing the SARS-CoV-2 virus from spreading further.

HIV is Now a Treatable, Preventable Disease; Medical Breakthrough Worth Celebrating this World Aids Day

11.30.2021 22:38 PM

Reports show "in just half a lifetime," modern science has transformed HIV which is considered one of the most terrifying diseases in human history, into a "treatable and preventable condition."

Can Neuralink Chip Be Removed? Experts Say You Might Want to Think Through It Before Doing That

11.30.2021 07:55 AM

Elon Musk's Neuralink company is developing a brain chip that is expected to make history. But what if you regret having it? Is it possible to remove the chip from the brain?

Microplastic Contamination: Researchers Show How Steam Disinfection of Rubber Nipples in Feeding Bottles Affect Babies, Environment

11.30.2021 01:56 AM

Researchers recently found a new source of microplastic contamination and that's from rubber nipples in baby bottles being steam-disinfected.

Silver Bullet for Cancer Metastasis Found by Princeton Researchers: Disables Gene in Human and Mice Tissue

11.29.2021 23:56 PM

Researchers from Princeton University have identified a silver bullet to cancer metastasis. The chemical compound has been found to be effective against the spread and growth of major cancer tumors on both mice and human tissue.

COVID-19 Antibody Levels: New Study Reveals Strength Depends on Age, Gender; Results Found After 2nd Pfizer Inoculation

11.29.2021 23:48 PM

Researchers discovered that the COVID-19 antibody levels are higher for women and children, compared to men and people whose age is above 65 years old.

Weight Training: Why It’s Vital for Older Adults to Include Weightlifting in Their Exercise Routine

11.29.2021 23:22 PM

Despite their age, people in their senior years should incorporate weightlifting and weight training in their routines, according to science.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: WHO Shares Tips on How to Protect Yourself From Being Infected

11.29.2021 23:04 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that COVID-19 Omicron variant gives a "very high" global risk. Here's how to protect yourself.

Is Football Bad for Your Brain? MRI Scans Reveal Lesions on White Matter Linked to Years of Repetitive Head Injuries from Playing

11.29.2021 22:59 PM

MRI scans showed that white matter brain lesions were more common in athletes of contact sports, such as American football. Years of playing are linked to neuropathological changes in the brain.

Omicron COVID-19 Variant: Fiji Health Ministry Warns Mutant Form Increases Risk of Reinfection

11.29.2021 20:45 PM

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been identified as a variant of concern due to its increased risk of reinfection. Scientists are now working to understand how vaccines will work against this new variant.

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