MEDICINE & HEALTH

Unmedicated, Untreated Mental Illness Blamed for US Mass Shootings

POLICY 06.10.2021 02:50 AM

Initial analysis of medical evidence suggests that most perpetrators of mass shootings had mental illnesses that were unmedicated and untreated. Researchers noted that mental illness does not cause most mass shootings.

New Bacterium Nearly Absent in Obese, Diabetic People But Found in Healthy Individuals

06.10.2021 02:15 AM

Researchers have recently studied a new bacterium known as Subdoligranulum that's nearly absent in obese and diabetic people, while found in healthy individuals.

COVID-19 Spread: How Respiratory Droplets Become 'Primary Contributor' to Rapid Transmission

06.10.2021 01:12 AM

A review of existing research recently showed how airborne transmission is contributing to the rapid spread of COVID-19.

Women are Closing in the Gap With Men in Risky Drinking Habits, But Tend to Feel Adverse Health Effects Quickly

06.09.2021 07:57 AM

More women are engaging in risky drinking habits, closing in the gap with men. A study showed that women tend to also suffer health consequences of alcohol more quickly than the opposite sex.

Excessive Coffee Intake Increases Risk of Developing Blinding Eye Disorder

06.09.2021 06:02 AM

A study reveals that too much coffee may increase the risk of developing glaucoma, and more than three-fold for those with a genetic predisposition for the blinding eye disorder.

Played Back Memories: Researchers Reveal Incredible Powers of Learning Through Modern Imaging Techniques

06.09.2021 05:40 AM

Researchers recently revealed how incredible powers of learning play a vital role in one's played back memories. It has not been fully understood though, how the human brain absorbs new skills.

COVID-19 in Test Tubes Allow Researchers to Examine How Virus Evolves, Generate Variants

06.09.2021 04:38 AM

Researchers recently developed a technology for COVID-19, something that will enable them to study the virus, particularly its evolution inside the test tube.

Brain Activation Underlying Adolescent Development Might Explain Risk Factors for Mental Health Disorders in Adulthood

06.09.2021 03:57 AM

The largest longitudinal study on brain activation that underlies adolescent development reveals cognitive function maps that might help explain risk factors for mental and physical health challenges in adulthood.

Recent Neurological Study Suggests Short Breaks Replay Memories, Help People Learn New Skills

06.09.2021 02:14 AM

A recent study conducted by NIH shows that short breaks have a significant impact on the way people learn new skills.

Booster Shot After COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Experts Look to See Necessity of an Extra Jab

06.09.2021 00:57 AM

Health experts in Virginia recently announced they are looking to see if there is a need for a booster shot after vaccination to guarantee if the vaccine retains its efficacy.

What Does COVID-19 Exactly Do to Your Body? New Virus Model Shows How Virus Hijacks Human Protein and Infect Lungs

06.09.2021 00:15 AM

A cryo-EM study from the recently opened Brookhaven Lab's Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure revealed how COVID-19 exactly works in the human body.

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Results in Negative Test in 2 Elderly COVID-19 Patients

06.08.2021 22:45 PM

Two COVID-19 elderly patients who were provided with the monoclonal antibody therapy last week at a leading private facility in New Delhi, India, have recovered and then tested negative for the virus.

Adolescents Who Stopped Studying Math After 16 Are at Greater Disadvantage in Cognitive Development

06.08.2021 06:10 AM

A new study suggests that adolescents who stop studying math after 16 show reduced levels of a critical chemical in the brain that is responsible for cognitive development, leaving them at a disadvantage.

Eating Habits, Food Portion Size Contributes to Weight Gain

06.08.2021 06:00 AM

A person's eating habits, including the food he's putting on his plate and how fast he eats could determine the amount of food he is eating. Meaning, he'll know if he is possibly overeating.

Vegetarian, Pescatarian Diet Helps Reduce Risk of Developing Severe COVID-19 by Up to 73%, New Study Reveals

06.08.2021 05:10 AM

A new study recently revealed that consuming a vegetarian or pescatarian diet helps reduce one's risk of developing severe COVID-19 infection when compared to meat-eaters.

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