MEDICINE & HEALTH

Missing Link in Skin Bacteria That Causes Eczema Finally Identified in a Breakthrough Study

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.20.2020 14:00 PM

A decade-long study identifies the protein that turns on eczema in which researchers believe could help in finding treatments for skin disease.

Harvard Researchers Link Particulate Matter from Air Pollution to Neurodegenerative Diseases

10.20.2020 13:00 PM

Air pollution has been linked to several heart diseases and respiratory conditions. Researchers conduct the first nationwide study in the United States linking fine particulate matter to neurological diseases.

Scientists Found the Gene Responsible for Signalling When to Urinate

10.20.2020 11:00 AM

A new study has found the gene that tells the body that the bladder is full and that it is time to urinate. Could this gene be the sixth sense?

How to Celebrate Halloween: 2020 Style

10.20.2020 07:00 AM

Halloween is different this year, but it should not be lonely and boring. Here are some creative ways to celebrate it in 2020 style.

Scanning Pens' Readers Become a Necessity in the Middle of Pandemic

10.19.2020 23:00 PM

Scanning Pens, a tech company that manufactures pens helping dyslexic people to read, has seen a sharp increase in its demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cold-Shock Protein May Be the Key To Treating Dementia

10.19.2020 22:00 PM

Millions of people around the world are affected by dementia with nearly 10 million new cases per year. A cold-shock protein associated with hibernation has been recently linked with brain cell activity.

According to a Scientific Study: Good Oral Hygiene Lowers the Risk of Developing Diabetes

10.19.2020 21:01 PM

A recent study suggests that a good oral hygiene could prevent you from diabetes. It showed that those who brush their teeth three times per day had an 8% lower risk, while the presence of dental disease augments it by 9%. Furthermore, it indicates that people missing more than 15 teeth have a diabetes risk increase of 21%. These are relatively high numbers that tell how important oral hygiene is. We spoke with dental and oral hygiene experts from Woodborough House Dental Practise in Reading and this is what they told us.

A Guide to the Amazing Health Benefits of Kombucha

10.19.2020 20:00 PM

Learn how kombucha, a tea drink that has been consumed by humans for 2,000 years, can help with your gut health.

Why Are Odors and Fragrances So Important?

10.19.2020 18:00 PM

Why do we choose certain fragrances over another? Several experts look into how deeply connected our brains are with the sense of smell.

Why Is Fluoroscopy Protection Required?

10.19.2020 11:09 AM

Fluoroscopy is a type of imaging procedure used mainly in the medical arena; it uses X-ray to produce an image that helps medical practitioners give proper diagnosis about intestinal organs. This form of imaging is radiation-based and therefore puts medical staff and patients at potential risk of being affected by radiation when used. Although the benefits of fluoroscopy far outweigh the risks involved when used at a proper dosage because it allows doctors to make the correct diagnosis and create the right treatment plan for patients, it is still important for medical staff to still have a form of fluoroscopy protection when using this technology.