Tesla of Euthanasia? Swiss Authorities Ban 'Suicide Capsule' For Assisted Dying

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.11.2024 00:36 AM

The suicide capsule was supposed to be used for the first time in Switzerland in the coming weeks. Read to learn more.

Terminal Lucidity Explained: How Does a Person With Dementia Experience Mental Clarity Before Death?

07.08.2024 04:52 AM

Some people experience an end-of-life phenomenon called terminal lucidity, where they suddenly experience mental improvement before they die. Read the article to learn more.

First Human H5N2 Bird Flu Fatality: Man From Mexico Dies Due to Avian Flu Strain Not Previously Detected in Humans

06.07.2024 00:01 AM

A man from Mexico reportedly died due to the H5N2 bird flu variant in the first confirmed human case of the strain. Read to learn more.

What Organ Shuts Down First When One Dies?

05.21.2024 06:00 AM

The heart is the first to shut down when one dies and the brain continues to operate for at least seven more minutes. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Death Rattle? Symptoms and Management

05.20.2024 08:00 AM

Death rattle is one of the things that is observed when a person is dying. Continue reading to learn more.

4 Normal Signs To Witness When a Person Is Dying From Natural Causes; Three Words Most People Utter Before They Die

05.19.2024 02:21 AM

One may notice four factors when someone dies naturally -- changes in breathing and skin color, terminal secretions and fever. Continue reading to learn more.

Intuitive Surgical Sued After Its Robot Allegedly Caused Permanent Trauma Leading to Patient’s Death

02.11.2024 01:00 AM

Harvey Sultzer sued Intuitive Surgical, the maker of a surgical robot behind the Da Vinci procedure following his wife's death. Continue reading to know the full story.

Bacteria From Assassinated US President Injected in Rabbits, Dogs as Part of Unorthodox Autopsy Procedures, Documents Show

01.17.2024 22:54 PM

Records of Dr. Herman Matzinger, a leading blood analysis expert back then, show that extra unorthodox autopsy procedures involving bacteria samples from president McKinley's wounds were conducted. Read to learn more.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Key Cause May Have Been Found by Doctors in Groundbreaking Study

01.07.2024 01:45 AM

A new study has identified a possible key cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Read to learn more.

When Will You Die? Life2vec Doom Calculator Uses AI To Predict Death, But Is It Accurate?

12.22.2023 06:29 AM

Can the Life2vec doom calculator really predict a person's death? Read to find out. Researchers from Denmark and the US have developed a doom calculator called "Life2vec" that predicts when a person dies.

Natural Aging Helps Evolution if There’s Selection for Senescence [Study]

12.20.2023 06:30 AM

Aging and death play a role in evolution. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/Pixabay) Natural Aging Helps Evolution If There's Selection For Senescence [Study] Natural aging is a significant part of evolution.

Dying Is a Long Process That Is Reversible; Starting Point of ‘Wave of Death’ Discovered

12.17.2023 03:19 AM

Dying but not death is a reversible process and researchers have finally found the moment when the point of no return begins. Continue reading to learn more.

Do You Poop When You Die? Here's What Happens to Your Digestive System During Death

08.30.2023 07:02 AM

Does a dead person pass stool? Read to find out. While death is the moment a person's essential organs stop functioning to maintain life, the actual dying moment is but a part of a more intricate process of death.

1 Billion People Could Die in the Next Century Due to Human-Caused Climate Change, Study Suggests

08.29.2023 07:51 AM

Using the 1,000-ton rule, researchers have discovered that global warming could lead to around one billion premature deaths in the next century. Read to learn more.

Two 1845 British Expedition Ships That Ended in Cannibalism and Death Explored To Find Captain’s Tomb

08.27.2023 04:16 AM

A note in 1859 revealed that the ships were trapped in ice in September 1846. Read to learn more. Although the 1800s were a glorious time of exploration, with many discoveries happening during this period, they also came at great risk since not every expedition ended well.

Death in Space: Addressing Human Mortality in the Cosmos as Interplanetary Exploration May Soon Become a Possibility

08.07.2023 08:52 AM

As NASA aims for Moon and Mars missions, commercial space travel also increases, raising questions about handling deaths in space. Read the article as to how human mortality in the cosmos will be handled if it does happen.

What Is the Deadliest Animal in the World? Why Are Mosquitoes Still No. 1?

07.28.2023 10:10 AM

About 17% of the estimated global burden of infectious diseases comes from mosquitoes. Read to learn more.

Woman in Georgia Dies After Stepping on Fire Ant Hill, Which Led to Severe Allergic Reaction

06.28.2023 03:44 AM

The medical examiner is still determining the official cause of the woman's death. Read to learn more.

'Dead' Woman in Coffin Found Breathing During Her Wake; What Conditions Could Be Mistaken For Death?

06.14.2023 21:53 PM

A few years after her wake started, the woman was found gasping for air and banging on her coffin. Read to learn more.

Spanish Woman Woke Up After Being Pronounced Dead; What You Need To Know About Syncope

05.17.2023 08:30 AM

: A woman in Spain who was brought back to life after being pronounced dead by health experts actually suffered from a condition known as syncope. Find more about it in this article.

When the Sacred Tomb of Jesus Was Opened For the First Time in Centuries, What Did Scientists See Inside?

04.03.2023 04:23 AM

The sacred tomb of Jesus remained sealed for several centuries. But, what did scientist see when it was first opened? Read to find out.