MEDICINE & HEALTH

Genetic Study Uncovers New Inflammatory Disease Affecting Men

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.29.2020 09:00 AM

Thousands of people with symptoms of inflammation remain undiagnosed. In a recent genetic study, researchers identified a new inflammatory disease found only in men.

Media Multitasking Could Adversely Affect Attention and Memory

10.29.2020 07:00 AM

A new study reveals that people who engage in media multitasking or simultaneously watching TV while surfing the web is prone to suffer lapses in attention and poor memory.

Specific Brain Circuit Influences our Emotional Decison-Making

10.29.2020 06:00 AM

For years, MIT scientists have been studying how brain circuits play a role in decision-making. New research explains how motivation declines with age.

Exercise May Help Delay Cancer Growth, Study Shows

10.29.2020 05:00 AM

Physical activity changes the metabolism of the immune system's cytotoxic T cells and thereby improves their ability to attack cancer cells.

Everything You Need To Know About Gene Editing

10.28.2020 22:00 PM

Understanding the human genome has led to the discovery of gene editing where biotechnology has advanced to alter the DNA in the cell.

Covid-19 and Thousands of Other Virus Mimic Host Protein Stuctures and Functions

10.28.2020 19:00 PM

Mimicry is a behavior observed in plants and animals to confuse prey and predators. A recent study revealed how thousands of viruses, including Covid-19, can mimic host proteins.

Anxiety 101: Five Highly Effective Strategies You Can Try to Ease Symptoms

10.28.2020 07:30 AM

Anxiety develops from a combination of factors - situational, personality and physical health. If you'd like to mellow feelings of uneasiness, these self-management strategies may help.

Dr. Fauci Says to Focus on Hand Hygiene Instead on Wiping Grocery Bags

10.28.2020 06:30 AM

Dr. Fauci said that people should focus less on wiping down grocery bags and instead practice more proper hand hygiene to prevent coronavirus transmission.

Antibody Research Gives Insight on Immunity to Coronavirus

10.27.2020 22:30 PM

Imperial College London conducted the largest antibody study involving more than 360,000 people. The results give insight into immunity and the possibility of reinfection.

Merck Is Using Drones to Deliver Medicines

10.27.2020 22:00 PM

Merck is working with Volansi, a drone technology logistics company, in testing drones to deliver vaccines to patients faster.

Heart Health: Couples Share Risk Factors and Healthy Habits

10.27.2020 21:00 PM

New research suggests that if one of the couples is at risk of heart problems, the other should also get checked as they share behaviors affecting their heart health.

Scientists 3D Printed a Soft, Tongue-Like Surface

10.27.2020 20:30 PM

Scientists have fabricated synthetic soft surfaces, mimicking the texture of the tongue through 3D printing technologies - opening a wide variety of potential applications in food, nutrition, pharmaceutics, and other oral-related studies.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients May Lose Antibodies Sooner Than Those With Symptoms

10.27.2020 19:00 PM

Scientists at Imperial College London have tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April.

Improving Healthcare in Rural Areas Significantly Improve Climate Change Problems

10.27.2020 17:00 PM

A case study presents a significant link between climate change and available health care. Scientists, NGOs, and local rainforest communities have worked together for more than a decade to provide healthcare for the people of Borneo while protecting the national forest at the same time.

You Might Be Ignoring the Easiest Way To Catch COVID-19, Fauci Says

10.27.2020 12:00 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci, however, says too many people are still forgetting one of the easiest ways that the COVID-19 virus could be spread.

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