MEDICINE & HEALTH

NASA Awards 2 Wake Forest Teams for Printing 3-D Human Liver Tissues in a Lab

SPACE 06.11.2021 04:21 AM

A pair of engineering teams from Wake Forest University took home first and second place in NASA's Vascular Tissue Challenge, NASA said.

CDC Warns Parents with Babies and Small Children as RSV Starts Spreading Across the South

06.11.2021 03:25 AM

The southern part of the US has seen an increased rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which led the CDC to issue a warning to be alert for the virus and broader testing.

Anti-Depressant That Boosts Serotonin Solution for Immune System to Combat Cancer

06.11.2021 02:30 AM

A team of experts from UCLA has discovered an immunotherapy solution against melanoma and tumors. MAOIs found in anti-depressants strengthen the immune system to fight back cancer cells.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Can One Get Tested Positive for the Virus Even After Vaccination, Without Symptoms?

06.11.2021 02:13 AM

As more people are getting vaccinated, the sensitivity of the COVID-19 test is raising questions on whether results need to be looked at more crucially when a vaccinated individual without symptoms tests positive for the virus.

How Do Women in Coma Give Birth? Italian Woman Wakes Up After 10 Months and Discovers She Has a Baby Girl

06.11.2021 01:15 AM

Italian first-time mother Cristina Rosi has awoken after being in a coma for ten months. She wakes up to find that she has given birth to a baby girl.

Heart Transplants Success Has No Age Limit: 70 Years and Older Have Similar Survival Rate As Younger Patients

06.10.2021 22:46 PM

Success rates in heart transplant surgery has no age barrier, and that advanced age should not prevent people from being considered as candidates for heart transplant surgery.

COVID-19 Patients Can Develop Diabetes; Virus Targets Pancreas Disabling Insulin Production

06.10.2021 22:42 PM

Health experts noticed a substantial number of COVID-19 people admitted at the hospital had high levels of sugar in their blood, a condition also known as hyperglycemia, a signature feature of diabetes.

Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 Ways to Support Gut Health and Protect the Digestive System

06.10.2021 07:20 AM

Managing stress and anxiety is the key to managing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Here are more ways to support gut health.

Sleep Myths Debunked: What Does Sleep Deprivation Do to the Body

06.10.2021 06:00 AM

Experts advise that the average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, the quality of sleep is just as important and can spell the difference between a healthy body and increased risks of cardiovascular diseases.

New X-Ray Scanner Instantly Detects an Object's Molecular Composition

06.10.2021 05:50 AM

The prototype for a new X-ray scanner machine has demonstrated the ability to show not just the shape of a target but also its molecular composition - promising to revolutionize a number of fields, from medicine to geology.

TikTok Trick to Eliminate Gag Reflex True? Studies Show Effectiveness of Applying Pressure Point

06.10.2021 05:40 AM

Another medical story has gone viral, specifically the new TikTok trick that lets one stop his gag reflex. People on the popular social media site are sharing a hack that apparently stops their gag reflex

Fearsome COVID-19 Delta First Reported in India Is More Transmissible Than UK Variant

06.10.2021 05:30 AM

Health experts warn that the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases can be associated with the Delta variant first reported in India. The variant, which is 40-50% more transmissible is feared to sweep the globe faster than the initial strain.

Dengue Fever Cut Down by 77% With Groundbreaking Bacteria-Armed Mosquitoes

06.10.2021 04:20 AM

Mosquitoes infected with a strain of Wolbachia, a virus-fighting bacteria, curbed dengue fever by around 77% in a trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.

‘Laughing Gas’ Potentially Treats Mental Illness, Helps Get Rid of Depression in Weeks

06.10.2021 04:10 AM

Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" has now joined the ranks of effective post-traumatic stress disorder treatments, according to new research.

Face Masks Proven Effective: Reduce Flow of Particles When Breathing, Talking, Coughing Even With Side Gaps

06.10.2021 03:41 AM

A study confirms that face masks can prevent expired particles produced when breathing, talking, coughing, and sneezing from spreading despite small gaps on the side.

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