MEDICINE & HEALTH

Part of Brain That Controls Habits Found Responsible for Encoding New Learnings, Neuroscience Research Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.27.2021 08:37 AM

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's new study reveals that a part of the brain that controls habits may also play a critical role in learning new things. Researchers hope to learn new insights about neurons and circuits that underlie neurological disorders involving behavior control.

Vision Loss in COVID-19 Patient: Case Study Provides Better Insight on Possible Connection Between the Two

08.27.2021 08:12 AM

A man, in his 70s, experienced vision loss after recovery from COVID-19. Medical experts, through a study, showed some possible associations between the two conditions.

Arteriovenous Fistula: Here's What You Should Know About the Condition Your Dog May Experience

08.27.2021 07:59 AM

Dogs owners need to know all the essential information about arteriovenous fistula that may occur in their pets. If the condition becomes severe, treatment may involve surgery.

Boy Without Other Health Issues Dies From Pediatric COVID-19 in Houston

08.27.2021 07:43 AM

Experts say the child ages of 10 and 19, is Houston's first healthy child victim. Six additional children died as a result of underlying health problems.

Neuralink May Compete With AI? Former Co-Founder Challenges Elon Musk's Brain-Machine With $47 Million Secretive Startup

08.27.2021 04:13 AM

A new challenger has stepped up against Elon Musk's brain chip company Neuralink. However, the new startup has major similarities with the neuroscience enterprise.

Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats; CDC Continues To Investigate

08.27.2021 01:33 AM

Two salmonella strains have infected 24 people and hospitalized 13 more across 14 states. CDC is now investigating to identify the specific Italian deli meats that caused the multi-state salmonella outbreak.

REM Sleep Refreshes the Brain: Researchers Found Evidence of Increased Cerebral Blood Flow During the Dream Phase

08.26.2021 22:46 PM

Researchers found evidence as to why dreaming or REM sleep is important for health. The increased cerebral blood flow at this phase refreshes the brain by removing wastes.

Antidepressant Fluvoxamine Found Efficacy Against COVID-19; FDA Says It's Safe to Use, Cheap to Produce

08.26.2021 22:10 PM

Antidepressant Fluvoxamine is found to be effective against COVID-19 and according to an FDA finding, it is also a safe-to-use and cheap-to-produce drug.

MXenes Aids in Photostimulation of Neurons, Hosts Numerous Benefits for Treating Neurological Diseases

08.26.2021 22:00 PM

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University discovered the viability of MXenes for neuron stimulation that could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases.

Sugar Substitute: Which Is the Healthier Option Between Stevia and Erythritol?

08.26.2021 17:17 PM

Both stevia and erythritol are ideal sugar substitutes. Whichever is healthier depends on the person using it, and for what it will be used for.

7,200-Year-Old Young Female Skeleton Discovered in Indonesian Island; ‘Toaleans’ New Type of Ancient Human Seen in Fetal Position

08.26.2021 12:18 PM

The newly discovered female skeleton in Indonesia is called a new type of ancient human. It is part of the homo sapiens group and archeologists call the group Toaleans.

Parkinson's Disease Gene Called Parkin Found as Key to Effective Tumor Suppression and Metastasis Prevention

08.26.2021 11:27 AM

A new study established that Parkin proteins are a reliable cancer cell supressor and can halt the development of tumor growth that leads to metastasis.

Japan Suspends Over 1.6 Million Moderna Vaccines Due to Particulate Matter Contamination

08.26.2021 10:59 AM

Jpan recently announced the supension of Moderna vaccine rollout throughout the country due to a reported particulate matter contamination in the vials.

Teens Who Spend Moderate Time Online Cope Better With Psychological Stress Than Others, Study Reveals

08.26.2021 07:47 AM

A new study reveals that spending moderate time online is one way of coping to the psychological stress teens are experiencing. But there should be a balance between spending time online and doing other coping activities.

Endometriosis Cause, Potential Treatment Identified in New Research; Genetic Analyses Conducted for Results

08.26.2021 04:05 AM

Researchers recently presented a new promising treatment for endometriosis. The genetic cause was also identified in the research.

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