MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

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

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.

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