Olive Oil Drug Could Serve As Effective Brain Cancer Treatment

Medicine & Technology Feb 25, 2024

Doctors are hopeful that a new olive oil drug could help combat gliobastoma, a deadly brain cancer with a survival length of just eight months. Read to learn more.

How Flexible Are You: What Determines Flexibility and How Can It Be Improved?

Feb 23, 2024

Why do people have different levels of flexibility and how can this be improved? Read to find out.

Skin Microbiome Could Be Tweaked To Become Mosquito Repellent, New Study Suggests

Feb 22, 2024

A new study suggests that making adjustments to the skin microbiome could stop mosquitoes from biting and mosquito-borne diseases from spreading. Read to learn more.

Extreme Heat Waves: How High Temperatures Affect Physical, Mental Health

Feb 22, 2024

How do extreme heat waves impact physical and mental health? Read to find out.

Public Health 'Time Bomb:' Prolonged Exposure to Blue Light From Smartphones, LED Office Lighting Found To Be Toxic, Study Reveals

Feb 21, 2024

The world today is dominated by blue light, which could yield back effects on physiology. Read to learn more.

Menstrual Pain Explained: Why Are Periods Painful?

Feb 21, 2024

There are some people who have a higher risk of experiencing more painful periods. Read to learn more.

Stem Cell Therapy For Diabetic Wound Healing Developed by Researchers Could Offer Faster, More Effective Solution

Feb 20, 2024

Researchers were able to come up with a new approach for treating diabetic wounds that could potentially reduce the burden faced by patients all over the world. Read to learn more.

FDA Approves First Drug For Treating Multiple Severe Food Allergies

Feb 20, 2024

While the drug can help combat dangerous allergic reactions due to several food triggers, the FDA stressed that strict allergen avoidance is still necessary. Read to learn more.

Women May Exercise Less Than Men To Yield Same Cardiovascular Benefits, Study Finds

Feb 19, 2024

A new study shows that women can attain the same cardiovascular benefits as men with less exercise. Read to learn more.

Lab-Grown Testicles Developed by Scientists Could Aid With Male Infertility, Boost Understanding of Testicular Development and Function

Feb 19, 2024

Scientists were able to develop testicular organoids that could possibly offer solutions to male infertility. Read to learn more.

How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain? Does It Kill Brain Cells?

Feb 19, 2024

Does alcohol consumption really kill brain cells? Read to find out.

US FDA Approves First Severe Frostbite Treatment To Reduce Risk of Amputation

Feb 18, 2024

The US FDA has approved the use of iloprost injection for treating severe frostbite to reduce one's risk of having fingers or toes amputated. Read to learn more.

What Are Zoonotic Diseases? How Does Animal-to-Human Transmission Work

Feb 15, 2024

Zoonotic diseases can be spread from animals to humans. Read to find out how transmission works.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome: When Intoxication Happens Without Alcohol Consumption

Feb 15, 2024

Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare condition that could lead to high blood alcohol levels with minimal or no alcohol consumption at all. Read to learn more.

Virus vs. Bacteria vs. Fungi: How Do These Germs and Their Infections Differ From One Another?

Feb 15, 2024

Viral, fungal, and bacterial infections all have different pathogenic causes and courses for treatment. Read to learn more about these pathogens.