MEDICINE & HEALTH

Largest Organ in the Body: How Heavy Is Skin?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.14.2024 21:44 PM

The skin is actually considered the body's largest organ, accounting for around 16% of one's overall body mass. Read to learn more.

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

02.14.2024 20:40 PM

Sleep paralysis happens when one regains awareness but is unable to move. Read to learn more. The brain typically aids the leg and arm muscles to relay when waking up or falling asleep.

Holding Hands With a Trusted Partner Has a Positive Impact on Stress and Mental Well-being, Experts Suggest

02.14.2024 06:56 AM

Engaging in the 'coupley' act of holding hands with a trusted person positively impacts stress response by triggering oxytocin production for social bonding. Learn more about its benefits in this article.

Remarkable Cancer Survivor: 13-Year-Old Defies Odds, Becomes First Child Cured of Rare Brain Tumor

02.14.2024 05:57 AM

Lucas, diagnosed with a rare brain cancer at six, defied the odds to become the first child cured, highlighting medical advances and offering hope. Check out his story in this article.

Women Who Experience Migraine, Hot Flashes at High Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke [Study]

02.14.2024 05:00 AM

Women who experience migraine and hot flashes are warned that it cold be deadly. Continue reading to learn more.

Network of Microbes Found to Drive Decomposition of Dead Bodies Holds Key in Crime Scene Investigation

02.14.2024 04:30 AM

In a recent study, researchers have identified a group of microbes which can help forensic experts calculate the time of death much more easily. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Broken Heart Syndrome: Can a Heartbreak Really Kill You?

02.14.2024 04:22 AM

While broken heart syndrome may have similar symptoms as those of a heart attack, it does not involve the blocking of coronary arteries. Read to learn more.

Mending a Broken Heart: Hydrogel From Wood Pulp Designed to Heal Damaged Cardiac Tissue and Improve Cancer Treatments

02.14.2024 02:40 AM

A group of experts has engineered a material that can replicate the nanostructures and properties of heart tissues. Find out more about it in this article.

Why You Shouldn’t Drink Alcohol While Taking Medication? Harmful Effects of Mixing Liquor With Drugs

02.13.2024 09:10 AM

Alcohol and medicines should not be mixed. Continue reading to understand why mixing liquor with drugs isn't safe.

11 Biomarkers in Blood Could Help Predict Dementia 15 Years Before Symptoms Show With 90% Accuracy [Study]

02.13.2024 08:50 AM

Blood tests could now help determine one's risk of dementia. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/ Los Muertos Crew) 11 Biomarkers in Blood Could Help Predict Dementia 15 Years Before Symptoms Show With 90% Accuracy [Study] Blood tests can now help determine one's risk of dementia.

Asthma of the Oesophagus on the Rise: What Causes This Inflammatory Condition?

02.13.2024 08:11 AM

A digestive disease that affects swallowing, known as eosinophilic oesophagitis, has become increasingly common in recent years. Find out more about it in this article.

3,500-Year-Old Skeleton of a Woman With Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered in Aswan, Oldest Known Case in Ancient Egypt

02.13.2024 07:10 AM

Evidence of rheumatoid arthritis was found for the first time in human remains from ancient Egypt. Find out more about it in this article.

Beyond the 5 Love Languages: Psychologist Recommends Alternative Approaches for Fulfilling Relationships on Valentine's Day

02.13.2024 05:06 AM

A Virginia Tech psychologist suggests diverse approaches beyond Gary Chapman's "5 Love Languages" for fostering high-quality relationships on Valentine's Day. Continue reading to learn more.

Anti-Doping Pioneer Don Catlin Passes Away at 85

02.12.2024 23:38 PM

Don Catlin established the first sports anti-doping lab back in 1982. Read to learn more. Before Barry Bonds and before sports doping allegations and scandals surfaced in the last four decades, Don Catlin was there in his laboratory in UCLA.

Man Dies Due to Rare, New 'Alaskapox' Virus in 1st Reported Fatal Case; What Exactly Is This Condition?

02.12.2024 20:15 PM

This Alaskapox case serves as the first reported hospitalization and death. Read to learn more. A resident from Alaska has passed away due to the complications of a rare and relatively new virus called Alaskapox.

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