MEDICINE & HEALTH

Coulrophobia Explained: Why Are Some People Afraid of Clowns?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.01.2021 00:20 AM

Psychologists explain why the coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is correlated to Halloween and other scare-themed subjects.

Halloween Trick or Treat: Why Do Dentists Recommend Allowing Kids To Eat Candy This Season?

10.31.2021 23:06 PM

Halloween is when Americans binge on eating candies, especially kids, which worries parents that it could cause tooth decay. But dentists recommend letting kids enjoy the holiday instead of restricting them.

People Claim They Can Hear Voices of the Dead; Science Explains How Auditory Hallucinations Happen

10.31.2021 01:56 AM

Earlier this year, psychologists have identified the traits that may make someone more prone to experience auditory hallucinations or hear voices of the dead.

COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory Debunked: Claims 5G Technology Spreads Disease As Bill Gates Allegedly Aims "To Depopulate the World"

10.31.2021 01:40 AM

As COVID-19 swept through the world, so did rumors about its main cause and its manner of transmission and one that continued online is that 5G technology is causing the illness.

High Effectiveness of Immunotherapy Against Squamous Cell Carcinoma Leads to Better Outcomes

10.30.2021 00:22 AM

Two new studies have shown that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy is safe and effective for patients with squamous cell carcinoma and that high immunoscores lead to better outcomes.

Thirsty After Ingesting Aspirin? Here's Why You Need Immediate Medical Attention

10.30.2021 00:19 AM

Aspirin has a rare side effect that when experienced, should be a subject for immediate medical attention.

Psychological Trauma-Related Symptoms Fluctuate Across Menstrual Cycle, Study Says

10.30.2021 00:06 AM

A new study found women who are likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD are currently facing a challenge specifically during their menstrual cycles.

Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment For 5 Days Can Cure Depression? Here's What Stanford University Says

10.29.2021 23:00 PM

Stanford researchers have developed a five-day brain stimulation treatment that is being marketed as a rapid and effective approach to cure depression.

NICE Ruled Against Graded Exercise For Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

10.29.2021 22:30 PM

A new guideline released by NICE suggests a potential removal of graded exercise therapy to treat chronic fatigue syndrome.

Past Psychological Trauma Exacerbates PTSD in Healthcare Workers During Pandemic, Oxford Researchers Say

10.29.2021 22:18 PM

The high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among healthcare workers during the pandemic are mostly COVID-19-related, but researchers found a significant number of cases were linked to past trauma.

World Stroke Day 2021 Celebrates New Treatments, Healthy Lifestyle to Avoid the Second Leading Cause of Death

10.29.2021 04:11 AM

This year's World Stroke Day is on the 29th day of October to celebrate new treatments for stroke show promise, while old precautions still help avoid this deadly condition that has been identified as the second leading cause of death globally by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Legionnaire’s Disease Detected in Beaverton; 4 People Hospitalized After Confirmation of Several Cases in the Area

10.29.2021 03:50 AM

Washington County Public Health said it is currently investigating six cases of Legionnaire's Disease in Beaverton that led to the hospitalization of four people there.

Riverside County Confirms First Case of Hantavirus; Patient Now in Recovery

10.29.2021 02:34 AM

Riverside County's public health officials announced a detection of a potential first case of the rare hantavirus.

England to Legalize Vaping Soon? Doctors to Prescribe E-Cigarettes to Save Lives, A First in the World

10.29.2021 01:25 AM

If a vaping device gets authorized by approving authorities, doctors in England will then be able to decide if a prescription would be beneficial for patients.

Mood Disorders Increase Risk of Severe COVID-19 Which Leads to Hospitalizations, CDC Announces

10.29.2021 01:21 AM

The American Psychiatric Association applauds CDC for including mental health conditions, such as mood disorders, in the list of factors that could cause severe COVID-19, saying that this will save more lives.

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