MEDICINE & HEALTH

New COVID-19 Variant: Should We Worry About B1525?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.17.2021 02:08 AM

Experts say there is currently no evidence to suggest B1525 causes more severe illness or increased transmissibility. Is it risky, though?

PCOS Signs and Symptoms: Here's What You Need to Know

02.17.2021 00:56 AM

All the signs may not be present in all women with PCOS. But each symptom can range from moderate to extreme. Here's what you should know!

What is Pain? And How Does Your Brain Create It?

02.17.2021 00:35 AM

Pain is the primary alarm system of the brain; it commonly denotes damage. But there are times that pain is felt when there is no damage to the body; likewise, damage can be incurred without feeling pain. Science says that this is due to pain perception, which is based on both sensory stimuli and the context of lived experiences.

Domestic Wood Burning Contributes Three Times the Particle Pollution of Traffic in the UK

02.17.2021 00:15 AM

Domestic wood burning has become the biggest contributor to small particle pollution in the UK, which is three times the amount of particle air pollution in traffic.

Canadian COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturer Announces Production of 50 Million Doses This Year

02.16.2021 23:05 PM

Providence Therapeutics said it is on track in producing 50 million doses of vaccine for COVID-19 this year.

How Much Can Caffeine Affect Your Brain Structure?

02.16.2021 21:50 PM

A recent study shows that regular caffeine consumption significantly affects the brain's gray matter volume, which is vital in day-to-day functions and information processing.

Two Variants of COVID-19 Combined Into a Heavily Mutated Hybrid Virus: What Could This Mean?

02.16.2021 21:25 PM

Researchers found that two variants of COVID-19 have combined and formed into a mutated and hybrid variant. Could this mean the world is entering a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic?

What’s Causing The Loud Breathing When We’re Asleep?

02.16.2021 20:00 PM

Sleep experts said that the loudness of breathing depends on the narrowness of our breathing tube and the manner fast air travels through it.

Cosmetic Surgery: Is It Science Or Art?

02.16.2021 14:31 PM

These days, many people regard cosmetic surgeons as "half artists" to the delight of the doctors themselves. Cosmetic surgery transforms the body in many cases, not to cure a disease but to look younger and more beautiful. Though based in medical science, it is clear that cosmetic surgeons must rely on some aspect of their intuition in order to achieve the desired outcome.

Teen With Rapunzel Syndrome Had Doctors Surgically Remove Hairball From Stomach

02.16.2021 06:23 AM

A teen in the UK with Rapunzel syndrome gets surgery after a giant hairball is found inside her stomach. She reportedly suffered from trichotillomania and trichophagia in the past.

Astronauts on the ISS are Testing Boeing's Antimicrobial Surface Coating

02.16.2021 00:52 AM

Astronauts on the ISS are testing an antimicrobial surface coating that can kill bacteria and coronavirus developed by researchers from Boeing and the University of Queensland.

Can Urine Test Be The New Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Test?

02.15.2021 23:59 PM

The MyProstateScore test is an accurate and reliable non-invasive method of detecting small amounts of cancer cells in men, eliminating the need for expensive and invasive procedures.

Car Seats May Endanger Commuters Health Over Time Because of Carcinogens

02.15.2021 22:49 PM

Research shows that foam padding in car seats contains significant amounts of a carcinogenic substance. Airborne pollutants could now emanate from the inside.

Lack of Exercise, Potential Reason Some Heart Attacks Lead to Instant Deaths

02.15.2021 22:12 PM

Data analysis recently published from 10 European studies has shown lack of exercise as a potential reason why some heart attacks lead to instant deaths.

How Much Caffeine Should Pregnant Women Take?

02.15.2021 20:57 PM

When a woman gets pregnant, her caffeine intake should be limited. But how much caffeine do experts recommend?

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