MEDICINE & HEALTH

Marine Mussels Improves Hydrogels' Adhesion, Stretchiness, Strength; Improves Use for Wounds Healing

CHEMISTRY 08.31.2021 09:43 AM

Researchers used marine mussels to improve the mechanical properties of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels. The mussels made hydrogels better than the original design, improving properties useful for wound healing.

Healthcare Sector Turns to Smart Technology, IoT; User Privacy at Risk?

08.31.2021 08:36 AM

While smart technology has allowed efficient medical data management and closer monitoring of our health, preventing more serious diseases in the process, the healthcare sector adopting it en masse has raised serious privacy concerns.

Natural Home Remedies Get Rid of Dark Circles; Experts Share Skin Care Tips To Avoid Eye Bags, Puffiness

08.31.2021 07:52 AM

With the help of at-home items, one can get rid of dark circles beneath the eyes. Experts share some tips to avoid and remedy eye bag problems.

Hair Loss Extremely Common During Summer: What Makes the Condition Seasonal, How Do We Deal With It?

08.31.2021 07:43 AM

Hair loss is more often than not, a seasonal condition and it is more commonly experienced by both males and females during the summer season.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder During Pandemic: Zoom Dysmorphia 'Not Going Away Soon' Even After Lockdown Eases

08.31.2021 05:20 AM

A new follow-up study was released suggesting that body dysmorphic disorder in many people during the pandemic would not go away any time soon.

Sickness While Aging: Research on Genetics Cites Other Factors of Falling Ill Than Getting Older

08.31.2021 02:13 AM

In a study, researchers explored the potential link between aging and becoming ill as one gets older. They found that other factors may have led to such diseases than mere age.

Genetic Analysis Uncovers Unexpected Evolution Flexibility of Bowfin Fish; Presents Better Model for Human Evolution

08.31.2021 01:03 AM

Bowfin fish (Amia calva) is an evolutionary enigma representing a unique combination of ancient and modern fish. Charles Darwin even described it as a "living fossil," that has evolved slower than most fishes.

New COVID-19 Variant Detected; Scientists Say It’s Too Early to Predict Its Evolution, Mutation, How Contagious It Is

08.31.2021 00:00 AM

South African scientists detected a new COVID-19 variant they identified as C.1.2 and according to them, it is too early to predict how it evolves, its mutation, and how infectious it is.

Carbon Nanotube Fibers Woven Into a Regular Shirt to Accurately Monitor Heart Rate; Can It Replace Smartwatches, Chest Straps?

08.30.2021 22:11 PM

With the newly developed flexible nanotube fiber, one would not need to wear a smartwatch or chest strap for accurate monitoring of heart rate be it for a medical or fitness purpose.

COVID-19 a Vascular Disease; New Study Reveals the Virus is Not a Respiratory Illness

08.30.2021 06:40 AM

A new study revealed that COVID-19 is a vascular disease and not a respiratory illness. This new research shows how the S protein of the virus is attacking receptor ACE2, impairing endothelium, lining the blood vessel.

FDA Approves First Stroke Rehabilitation Option That Uses Vagus Nerve Stimulation System

08.30.2021 06:22 AM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for the first time a stroke rehabilitation option that uses a vagus nerve stimulation system to treat moderate to severe motor deficits linked to ischemic stroke.

Sodium Chloride Linked to Cardiovascular Disease; Could Salt Substitute Cut Stroke Risks?

08.30.2021 05:05 AM

Experts claim that using salt substitutes, which contain 25 percent potassium chloride and less sodium chloride, could lower risk of stroke and serious cardiovascular events.

Brain Disorder vs Stigma: Psychiatric Disorders Wrongly Deduced as Innate and Long-Lasting, Research Says

08.30.2021 04:23 AM

A new study shows that psychiatric conditions diagnosed through brain scans are often perceived as inborn and long-lasting, unlike those diagnosed through behavioral tests.

Adolescents Deal With Psychological Stress Better by Moderate Internet Use Than Spending Longer Hours Online

08.30.2021 02:40 AM

New research recently revealed that teenage individuals from socioeconomic settings are able to deal with difficulty in life after psychological stress if they stay online in moderation

Lemon Juice: 5 Good Reasons the Nation is Celebrating This Healthy Drink’s Day

08.29.2021 23:12 PM

The nation is celebrating National Lemon Juice Day as it commemorates the wonders this citrus fruit brings to people’s health. There are many benefits of lemon for such a celebration.

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