MEDICINE & HEALTH

Heart Failure After Attack Is Less Likely To Happen For Those With Strong Legs, Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.22.2023 02:57 AM

The researchers also discovered that for every 5% weight increment in leg strength, there was an 11% lower chance of developing heart failure. Read to learn more.

Epstein-Barr Virus May Lead to the Development of Multiple Sclerosis, Study Reveals

05.22.2023 01:02 AM

Epstein-Barr virus links to multiple sclerosis, as virus-fighting antibodies mistakenly attack brain and spinal cord proteins. Read the article to learn more.

Epilepsy and Seizure Treatment: Less-Invasive Brain Monitoring Could Be Made Possible Through Soft Robots With Flower Shape

05.22.2023 00:17 AM

These soft robots could be inserted into holes that are one to two centimeters wide and could spread over the surface of the cerebral cortex. Read to learn more.

Female Runner’s Itchy Spot Between Toes Turns Out To Be Sign of Rare Melanoma, Skin Cancer

05.20.2023 22:30 PM

The female runner was specifically diagnosed with acral melanoma, which is a rare skin cancer types that tends to develop on the hands, feet, fingernails, or toenails. Read to learn more.

Human Body’s Heaviest Organs: How Much Do They Weigh?

05.20.2023 21:50 PM

Some human body organs are heavier than others, but how much do the heaviest ones weigh? Read to find out.

Horrific Eye Drop Outbreak in the US Now Totals 81 Cases Across 18 States

05.20.2023 06:01 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the contaminated eye drops caused an outbreak in 18 states, resulting in four deaths and 14 cases of blindness. Read the article to learn more details.

ECG Patch Made From Nanocellulose Developed by Scientists As Solution to Plastic Waste in Healthcare Industry

05.19.2023 11:40 AM

A group of researchers created a biodegradable ECG patch made from nanocellulose with the goal of reducing carbon footprints of plastics and electronics. Learn more about it in this article.

Drunk Man Woke Up With Strangled Genitalia; Firefighters Were Sought To Remove the Metal Rings

05.19.2023 11:00 AM

A man in Australia fell asleep while wearing the metal rings in his penis and woke up with swollen genitalia. Firefighters were called to perform the surgery. Learn more about it in this article.

Hippy Crack Users Suffer From Frostbite in Hands, Legs After Mishandling Nitrous Oxide Canisters

05.19.2023 10:30 AM

Several teens suffered from frostbite after using hippy crack. Read to know the full story. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Winky from Oxford, UK ) Hippy Crack Users Suffer From Frosbite in Hands and Legs After Mishandling Nitrous Oxide Canisters Burn specialists from Britain shared shocking images of frostbites due to the mishandling of nitrous oxide canisters.

Non-Sugar Sweeteners Don’t Help With Weight Control, Reduce Risk of Noncommunicable Diseases, WHO Says

05.19.2023 09:40 AM

World Health Organization (WHO) is against the use of non-sugar sweeteners. Read to know why. (Photo: Pexels/Towfiqu barbhuiya) Non-Sugar Sweeteners Don't Help With Weight Control, Reduce Risk of Noncommunicable Diseases, WHO Says The World Health Organization (WHO) has spoken.

What Is Tokophobia? 62% of Women Diagnosed With the Condition

What Is Tokophobia? 62% of Women Suffer From the Condition [Study]

05.19.2023 09:00 AM

Many women reportedly suffer from tokophobia, or the fear of childbirth. Continue reading to know the full story.

New Case of Powassan Virus Disease Confirmed; Experts Warn of Tick-Borne Virus as It Spreads Across U.S.

New Case of Powassan Disease Confirmed; Experts Warn of Tick-Borne Virus As It Spreads Across U.S.

05.19.2023 07:10 AM

A resident in Maine was confirmed dead after being infected with Powassan virus which is spread by ticks. Read the article to learn more.

New Drug Shows Promise Against Excessive Daytime Sleepiness for People Who Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea

05.19.2023 06:54 AM

Caffeine usually solves the problem of daytime sleepiness, but researchers recently identified a drug that can help people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea relieve this problem. Check it out in this article.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

05.18.2023 11:50 AM

UTI affects your urinary system organs like bladder, urethra, and kidney. Read our blog to know about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Keeping The Beat: The Proactive Path Of Regular Heart Check-ups

05.18.2023 11:43 AM

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a significant health concern worldwide, with the World Health Organization reporting in 2021 that they account for 32% of global deaths. This encompasses conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and strokes. In the United States, nearly half of adults (48%, according to a 2019 report from the American Heart Association) have some form of CVD. Amidst this alarming scenario, a proactive approach towards heart health becomes increasingly important, with regular heart check-ups standing as a cornerstone of preventive care.