Sleep Paralysis Explained: What Causes It? Does It Indicate Serious Medical Condition?

Medicine & Technology Feb 14, 2024

Sleep paralysis happens when one regains awareness but is unable to move. Read to learn more.

Prosthetic Limb Allows Amputee to Detect Temperature Changes Thanks to Newly Added Device

Feb 11, 2024

By implanting a tiny device on a prosthetic hand, researchers were able to enable an amputee to pick up temperature changes. Read to learn more.

First Bubonic Plague Case Detected in Oregon After 8 Years, May Have Come From Pet Cat

Feb 11, 2024

After eight years, Oregon has seen its first case of bubonic plague that may have come from a pet cat. Read to learn more.

One Million New Exons Discovered in Nucleic Acid Sequences in Humans; DNA Stretches Open New Paths for Exploring the Dark Genome

Feb 10, 2024

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered almost one million new exons in the human genome. Read the article to find out more.

Can Eating Fermented Foods Promote Weight Loss? Study Investigates Kimchi's Impact on Obesity

Feb 10, 2024

South Korean study explores kimchi's role in obesity, suggesting benefits with moderate consumption, while cautioning against excessive intake due to limitations. Continue reading to learn more.

Are Green Cleaning Products Better Option? Expert Says They Could Damage Indoor Air Quality, Put Health at Risk

Feb 09, 2024

Green cleaning products marketed as a better choice than their regular counterparts aren't 100 percent safe. Continue reading to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccines More Effective When First, Second Shots Are Injected in Different Arms [Study]

Feb 09, 2024

One should switch arms when they take COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to make it effective. Continue reading to learn more.

Influenza a Virus Strains With Induced Resistance to Antiviral Drug Lose Pathogenicity in Cell Culture

Feb 09, 2024

Variants of flu virus with induced resistance to a new candidate antiviral drug get impaired in cell culture and weakened in animals. Continue reading to learn more.

Blood Donations: Who Can Be a Donor? How Frequent Can Someone Donate Blood?

Feb 09, 2024

Are you qualified to donate blood? How often can you do so? Read to find out.

Loneliness Declared as Public Health Emergency in California County; Experts Blame COVID Pandemic

Feb 08, 2024

The San Mateo County has declared loneliness as a public health emergency, becoming the first in the country to do so. Read to learn more.

Could Nose Picking Increase Alzheimer's Risk? Can It Be Linked to Brain Inflammation and Pathogens?

Feb 08, 2024

Frequent nose-picking may raise Alzheimer's risk by introducing nasal germs that triggers a defensive brain response. Continue reading to learn more.

Can You Live With Only One Kidney? How Will It Affect Your Body’s Renal Function?

Feb 08, 2024

While most people have two kidneys, an individual needs only one functioning kidney to live an active, healthy life. Read the article to learn more.

Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Reaches Deep Region of the Brain, Shows Potential in Reducing the Perception of Pain

Feb 08, 2024

A team of experts have discovered that soundwaves from low-intensity focused ultrasound aimed at the brain’s insula can help in relieving pain. Learn more about it in this article.

Nitrogen Pollution Could Affect One-Third of Global River Basins, Threatens Security of US Drinking Water

Feb 08, 2024

Drinking water in the US is at risk as nitrogen pollution continues to increase on a global scale. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Rare Fungal Infection Blastomycosis Kills Michigan Chef, Leaves ‘Large Holes’ in His Lungs

Feb 08, 2024

A chef from Michigan died due to a rare fungal infection, blastomycosis, that left large holes in his lungs. Continue reading to learn the full story.