MEDICINE & HEALTH

Enzyme Origins Traced Via Evolutionary Time Travel to Know How They Evolved Over Time

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.26.2021 03:10 AM

Evolutionary time travel is looking backward to what an enzyme used to be billions of years ago before it evolved into its present form. Scientists believe this will help them understand the evolution of an enzyme to predict future versions of them.

Poverty in Teens More Likely to Increase Their Stress Levels Than Those Living an Economically Secured Life

08.25.2021 23:51 PM

Teens who lived in poverty when they were younger are more likely to experience increased stress levels, according to a recently published study.

Hormones, Couples' Romantic Passion Levels, May Be Affected by Their Exposure to Sunlight

08.25.2021 22:35 PM

Sunlight is substantially affecting humans, specifically, their sex hormones when they get exposed to it, a new study found.

High Cholesterol Boosts Cell Death and Causes to Cancer Metastasis

08.25.2021 07:00 AM

Experts have uncovered the link behind the puzzling cholesterol and cancer connection. High cholesterol is often connected to numerous types of cancer.

Solving the Prions' Puzzle: Medical Imaging Breakthrough Completes 30-Year-Old Project

08.25.2021 06:38 AM

A team of scientists has generated high-resolution 3D images of dangerous prions, building on a 30-year-old project, and is expected to offer insights into how prions assemble and behave.

Delta Variant Patients Have 300 Times Viral Load Compared to Original Strain, Will Vaccines Help Protect People?

08.25.2021 06:28 AM

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency health officials said that people infected with the delta variant have 300 times viral load than the original strain. The Koren scientists are now advising to get tested as soon as they experience symptoms.

DNA Molecules Extraction Made Possible with Nanopore Instead of Merely Detecting Diseases and Genetic Disorders

08.24.2021 23:30 PM

Researchers from SANKEN Osaka University have demonstrated a novel in situ extraction and measurement of DNA molecules via nanopores that reduces unnecessary steps that could incur errors.

Cambridge Researchers Develop Mathematical Model Predicting Optimum Exercise for Skeletal Muscle Buildup

08.24.2021 09:56 AM

Exercise helps build muscle, but research on the cellular mechanism behind muscle growth is rare. Researchers from the University of Cambridge developed a mathematical model that can tell how much exercise is needed to build muscles.

COVID-19 Vaccine: What’s the Difference Between FDA’s Full Approval and EUA of Pfizer, Other Inoculations?

08.24.2021 05:10 AM

There is a difference between full approval and emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine. They are granted by the US Food and Drug Administration to ensure safety and efficacy.

Sedentary Lifestyle Can Increase One’s Risk of Stroke; Higher Than Those Spending More Time for Physical Activity

08.24.2021 02:30 AM

A study recently showed how a sedentary lifestyle can impact a person’s risk of stroke. It also showed how seated all the time is likely to have the disorder.

Ivermectin Drug for Cows, Horses Not Suitable for Humans to Treat COVID-19; Human Ingestion May Cause Health Risks

08.24.2021 01:45 AM

Mississippi health officials report an increase in poison control calls after people have been ingesting ivermectin drugs for cows and horses despite FDA warnings that it is not effective and safe.

Sandra Lee A.K.A. Dr. Pimple Popper Squeezed Mango-Sized Lipoma in Patient's Arm in New Instagram Video

08.23.2021 22:37 PM

Sandra Lee, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper is an expert in removing any type of lipoma. In her new Instagram video, showed how she squeezed a massive mango-sized lipoma out of a patient's arm.

Child Abuse Affects Brain Development; Study Reveals Complex Trauma Related to Psychopathology and Cognitive Illness

08.23.2021 08:40 AM

A new study found that repeated child abuse, or complex trauma, is related to psychopathology and cognitive impairment.

People With Spinal Cord Injury at More Risk of COVID-19 Due to Immunosuppression, Sitting, Touching Hand Rims

08.23.2021 08:12 AM

COVID-19 high-risk groups do not always mention spinal cord injury patients, but a new study suggests that these people are at more risk of getting infected because SCI causes immunosuppression in these patients.

New Drug Against Obesity, High Blood Sugar Developed; Targets Diabetes, Hypertension, Excessive Appetite

08.23.2021 07:42 AM

A new monoclonal antibody-induced drug is being developed to suppress appetite and fight conditions, such as obesity and high blood glucose.

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