Cerebral Palsy Patient Uses 'Eyeharp' to Play Music: Watch How Eye Tracking Technology Made It Possible

Medicine & Technology Jun 17, 2021

With just the shift of her eyes across the screen of a computer, a cerebral palsy patient fills the air with harp music.

Lozenge That Whitens Teeth, Repairs Enamel About to Begin Clinical Tests

Jun 15, 2021

Researchers created a lozenge that can whiten your teeth and repair damaged enamel without the use of harmful bleaching agents.

Zinc Causes Arterial Muscles to Relax Effectively Lowering Blood Pressure, Scientists Discover

Jun 14, 2021

By chance, researchers discover zinc's ability to neutralize calcium in arterial muscles causing muscles to relax and lower blood pressure.

Genetic Role in Black African Susceptibility to Rheumatic Heart Disease Established by Researchers

Jun 14, 2021

Breakthrough research from South Africa shows that genetics plays a key role in the increased risks of Black African susceptibility to rheumatic heart disease, the most prevalent heart disease in Africa.

TikTok Trick to Eliminate Gag Reflex True? Studies Show Effectiveness of Applying Pressure Point

Jun 10, 2021

Another medical story has gone viral, specifically the new TikTok trick that lets one stop his gag reflex. People on the popular social media site are sharing a hack that apparently stops their gag reflex

Research Suggest Increased Levels of Protein Could Boost Natural Fat-Burning Process

Jun 07, 2021

Researchers suggest that increased levels of protein could boost the natural fat-burning process in brown fat cells and could diminish the risks of obesity-induced diabetes.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in Children: 11 Cases Revealed in Research

Jun 02, 2021

An international team of researchers recently discovered a new form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS affecting children.

Harmless Noble False Widow Spider Can Actually Send You to the Hospital

Jun 01, 2021

Research shows that the once believed to be a 'harmless' spider can actually inflict mild to severe reactions from its bite and send you to the hospital.

New Sunscreen Ingredient Gives UV Protection, Swimmers Not Harming Coral Reefs

May 29, 2021

The new research suggests that Methylene Blue can possibly be an active ingredient in sunscreens because it is safe for coral reefs and can offer a broad-spectrum protection from ultraviolet rays.

Low Birth Weight and Premature Births Affect Child's IQ Later in Life, Study Says

May 28, 2021

The statistical analysis shows that babies born prematurely or had very low birth weight tend to score at least 12 points lower in IQ scores than full-term babies.

Spaceflight Not Good for the Human Body? NASA Study Reveals Effects of Weightlessness on Health

May 27, 2021

For one who is not so knowledgeable about spaceflight, it is important to know the effects of the absence of gravity or weightlessness on the health of humans, as revealed in a NASA study.

Blind Man Sees Again: First Ever Vision Restored Through Gene Therapy

May 24, 2021

For the first time, a blind man gets to see again and that's because of a gene therapy doctors used to restore the patient's partial vision.

Skin Releases Enzymes That Ignore Bacteria to Prevent Constant Inflammation

May 24, 2021

Scientists have recently found enzymes that ignore bacteria on the skin to prevent constant inflammation. They protect the skin and the body as a whole from external dangers.

Robotic ‘Third Thumb’ Impact People’s Brains, Allows a Person to Do More

May 22, 2021

New research recently revealed one of the latest technological inventions with a robotic third thumb that has produced surprising results, specifically for people's brains.

Socioeconomic Disadvantages Linked to Increased Long-Term Heart Attack Effects, Mortality

May 20, 2021

According to researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, patients that experienced heart attacks at a young age have an increased tendency of suffering from long-term post-heart-attack if they live in disadvantaged neighborhoods and contributing socioeconomic factors.