MEDICINE & HEALTH

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

TECH & INNOVATION 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.

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.

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