MEDICINE & HEALTH

Why Do Women Give Birth on Their Backs? Is King Louis XIV To Blame for the Supine Position?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.04.2023 11:00 AM

Woman deliver their babies while lying on their backs, even if it's not the best position and some blamed it to King Louis XIV. Continue reading to learn more.

What Does the Uvula Do? Experts Propose Several Theories Regarding Its Function

08.04.2023 10:30 AM

Inside the human mouth, a small bag-like flesh hangs at the back of the soft palate. Also known as uvula, this teardrop-shaped tissue has unspecific function which baffles experts. Learn more about it in this article.

COVID-19 Spike: Coronavirus Cases Increase by 12% This Summer

08.04.2023 10:00 AM

COVID-19 is on the rise again, as it did last summer. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM) COVID-19 Spike: Coronavirus Cases Increase by 12% This Summer The number of COVID-19 cases has increased this summer.

Mom Dies from Drinking Too Much Water; 64 Ounces Ingested in Just 20 Minutes With Doctors Saying She Died From Hyponatremia

08.04.2023 06:52 AM

Hyponatraemia happens when the body's sodium is overpowered by sudden ingestion of high volumes of water. Read to learn more.

What Is the Longest Time Without Sleep Humans Can Last? Sleep Deprivation Effects Explained

08.04.2023 05:33 AM

The recommended sleep for an adult is at least 7 hours a night, but a study believes that one in three adults don't get enough sleep. Read to learn more.

Pipe Leak Leads to Contaminated Water for 150,000 Michigan Residents; Locals Told to Boil Drinking Water Before Usage

08.03.2023 15:31 PM

Mild E.coli could lead to stomach cramps or even bloody diarrhea, but severe cases can result in respiratory illness, pneumonia, and UTI. Read to learn more.

Is IBS Hereditary? Scientists Investigate the Influence of DNA on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

08.03.2023 11:00 AM

Scientists conducted a study which suggests that genetics may play a crucial role in developing gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome. Find out more about their research in this article.

Which Is More Painful: Giving Birth or Getting Kicked in the Balls? Experts Evaluate the Physiological Impact of Both Circumstances

08.03.2023 09:38 AM

The complexity of pain lies in its subjective nature, whether it may be giving birth or getting kicked in the balls. Check out this article to learn which of the two is more painful according to experts.

Novel Antiviral Drug Kills Viruses by Bursting Their Bubble-Like Membranes, Provides New Approach in Fighting Infections

08.03.2023 09:02 AM

Scientists utilized the potential of synthetic molecules called peptoid which work by disrupting the integrity of the viral membrane. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Henrietta Lacks' Immortal Cells Explained: Shedding Light on How They Survived Space, Toxins, Viruses, and Radiation

08.02.2023 22:27 PM

HeLa cells were once sent to space for scientists to better understand the effects of space radiation. Read to learn more.

Why Is Yawning Contagious? Is It Just a Behavior or Is There Science Behind It?

08.02.2023 18:53 PM

A study that involved 100 participants over a span of five years found that women were more responsive to yawning than men. Read to learn more.

Toddler Brain Activity Could Predict Their 18-Year-Old Intelligence; Study Shows Institutionalized Children Had Relatively Lower IQs

08.02.2023 18:38 PM

Children need emotional support and cognitive simulation for them not to be impacted by neural pruning or experience affected neurocognitive development. Read to learn more.

Human-Pig Hybrid: Why Do Scientists Develop Chimeras?

08.02.2023 11:00 AM

Scientists are working on a human-pig hybrid for a purpose. Read on to understand why they are working on developing chimeras.

Always Feeling Tired Even With Enough Sleep? Here Are 10 Reasons Why the Body May Not Be In Sync With Its Circadian Rhythm

08.02.2023 09:59 AM

Feeling fatigue is common and can result from lack of sleep, illness, or health conditions. Explore 10 possible causes of always feeling tired in this article.

Topiramate for Weight Loss: Is It Safe To Take Off-Label Prescription Drugs?

08.02.2023 09:43 AM

Topiramate, developed as a treatment against seizure and migraine headaches, comes with some side effects such as weight loss, which leads to some people using it to fight obesity. Continue reading the article to find out more.

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