MEDICINE & HEALTH

7,000 Steps or More Lower Risk of Mortality in Middle-Aged Adults; Walking as Simple Physical Activity To Keep Heart Beating

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.06.2021 04:54 AM

Taking 7,000 steps or more can lessen the risk of mortality rate associated with heart conditions among the population of middle-aged adults, according to a new study.

Regular Exercise During Pregnancy Helps Infants Develop Stronger Lungs, Prevents Asthma

09.06.2021 04:30 AM

A new study highlights the importance of expectant mothers being physically fit through regular exercise to provide newborns stronger lungs and stave off asthma.

Ivermectin Not Proven Safe for COVID-19 Treatment; Effects on People's Health Include Overdose, Coma

09.06.2021 04:10 AM

Australia recently reported a case of ivermectin overdose in one of the country's hospitals. Learn more about the risks of the antiparasitic drug if taken for COVID-19 treatment.

Influenza Flu Vaccine Recommended for People Aged 6 Months and Older To Avoid ‘Twindemic’

09.06.2021 01:00 AM

The vaccine shots may not be considered a hundred percent protection, although they reduce the disease severity, as well as the risk of deaths related to flu.

Mosquitoes That Feed On Sugar Developed Immunity to Viral Infections, Potentially Preventing Spread of Arboviruse

09.06.2021 00:28 AM

Mosquitoes are carriers of arbovirus that cause dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya. But scientists have found a way to prevent the transmission of these viruses by feeding mosquitoes with sugar.

Dopamine Activates Brain's Reward System; Neuroscience Study 'Mood-Boosting' Chemical for Psychiatric Disorders

09.05.2021 23:51 PM

Researchers are looking at reward and reinforcement circuits that aren't related to dopamine for them to treat addiction and psychiatric illnesses.

Brain Cells Destroyed as Neurons Learn Faster; DNA Breaks May Provide Answer to Genetics

09.05.2021 23:47 PM

MIT research shows that brain cells break their own double-stranded DNA as one learns quickly. DNA damage, although known to have negative effects, has beneficial functions.

IMV Released Final Topline Results for Its DeCidE1 Clinical Trial

09.05.2021 23:25 PM

Biopharmaceutical firm IMV has released the final topline results for its DeCidE1 Phase 2 clinical trial.

Menopause-Related Employment Tribunals Increased Fourfold in the Last Three Years

09.05.2021 22:03 PM

An analysis of court records from 2018 to 2021 revealed that employment tribunals involving menopause have quadrupled, examining the ruling of tribunals on menopause as being a disability.

Multipurpose Mini CRISPR System Easier to Deliver Into Human Cells for Gene Therapy, Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diverse Ailments

09.05.2021 21:32 PM

Bioengineers reimagine the CRISPR system as a Swiss Army knife by repurposing it to make a mini version for easier cell engineering and gene therapy to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other diverse ailments.

Human Genome Project: How This Most-Hyped Breakthrough Could Directly, Indirectly Affect Lives

09.05.2021 00:50 AM

Researchers are simultaneously celebrating and seeking for ways to improve the Human Genome Project as it celebrated its 20th birthday earlier this year.

4 out of 5 American Adults Develops COVID19 Antibodies from Infection, Vaccination

09.04.2021 01:34 AM

Recent research analyzing blood donation samples since July 2020 shows that as of May 2021, 4 out of 5 American adults over the age of 16 have developed antibodies via infection or vaccine.

Biracial Twins: Science Explains Amusing Genetic Phenomenon That Makes People Look Twice

09.04.2021 00:52 AM

Biracial twins Jakob and Joshua from Maryland has caught the attention of many people when they were born, although they are not the first pair of twins to have different skin complexions. So, how is this possible?

Long COVID Risk Reduction: App Reveals Fully Vaccinated People Less Likely to Have Lasting Symptoms

09.03.2021 06:13 AM

The ZOE COVID app helps in reducing the risk of long COVID as enables experts to track who has the virus, on top of being able to trace COVID-19 hotspots.

Misokinesia: Hating People Who Fidget; Mirror Neurons Possibly Cause Widescale Psychological Reaction

09.03.2021 02:50 AM

A new study suggests that irritation from people who fidget, also known as misokinesia, is experienced by many people.

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