MEDICINE & HEALTH

52-Year-Old Woman and Her Dogs Killed by Lightning; How Fatal Are Lighting Strikes?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.24.2022 05:53 AM

A woman and her two dogs were killed by lightning in Southern California. How does lightning hit its victims and how dangerous is it? Read to know more.

Thiomargarita Magnifica: Largest Bacterium Found in the Caribbean Is 5,000 Times Bigger Than Other Bacteria

06.24.2022 04:04 AM

Scientists recently found the largest bacterium as big as an eyelash and named it Thiomargarita magnifica in the Caribbean. Continue reading to know the full details.

Bivalent Thermostabilized Filovirus Vaccine Demonstrated 100% Success Rate Against Lethal Marburg Virus After Showing Full Protection Against Ebola

06.23.2022 23:16 PM

Soligenix Inc. (SNGX) recently announced that its bivalent, thermostabilized vaccine provides protection to non-human primates against Marburg virus disease after showing the same success against Ebola virus. Read the article for further details.

Inhaling Air Pollution Harms Your Brain Directly, Here's How

06.23.2022 11:20 AM

A new study confirms that air pollutants we inhale could directly infiltrate our brain. Read more about how the particles travel to the central nervous system and the negative health effects people could get from this problem.

Wearable Electronic Tattoo Designed for More Effective Blood Pressure Measurements, Monitoring

06.23.2022 11:00 AM

A wearable electronic tattoo has been designed to make blood pressure measurements more accurate and effective. Read to know more about this device.

Typhoid Fever Resistance to Antibiotics Is Growing and Spreading, Scientists Warn

06.23.2022 10:20 AM

A study reveals that the bacterium S Typhi that’s causing typhoid fever is evolving extensive drug resistance. Read to find out the dangers of such resistance.

Celibacy Evolution Through Natural Selection: Men With Brothers Who Are Tibetan Monks Tend to Be Wealthier and Have More Children

06.23.2022 08:17 AM

Religious celibacy is often deemed maladaptive, but a study on Tibetan monks in Western China shows that it has a surprising advantage. Read the article to know how celibacy evolves through natural selection.

Researchers Discovers a New Technique Using Magnetic Fields to Align Gold Nanorods for Better Imaging Performance

06.23.2022 06:12 AM

Researchers found a new technique to align gold nanorods while preserving their optical properties. Read the article to know how magnetic fields play a part in the new method.

Apple Watch Saves Swimmer Trapped in Cold Water From Hypothermia by Calling 911

06.23.2022 03:52 AM

A swimmer who was already showing signs of hypothermia was rescued, thanks to her Apple Watch. Read the article to know how the gadget turned out to be a lifeguard.

Treatment of Precancerous Lesions in Breast Duct Can Eliminate All Signs of Early Breast Cancer

06.23.2022 01:30 AM

Researchers found that intraductal administration of immunotoxin eliminates signs of early breast cancer and provides an alternative treatment to chemotherapy and radiation. Read the article to learn more.

Ocean Bacteria Has Great Potential for Natural Product, Study Says

06.22.2022 23:55 PM

Scientists discovered thousands of new marine microorganisms in the ocean. Read more about why the ocean microbiome is beneficial as a natural product.

Poliovirus Detected in Sewage Samples in the United Kingdom; London Residents Urged to Ensure Children Get Polio Vaccine

06.22.2022 23:26 PM

The health officials from the United Kingdom confirmed that poliovirus was detected in London sewage. Parents are encouraged to ensure their kids get the polio vaccine to fight the virus. Read more to know the full details.

Monetary Gains Have a Conflict with One's Perceived Moral Justifications

06.22.2022 10:00 AM

Study shows people are frequently hurting others because, in their mind, it is “morally right.” Read to learn more about material punishment and moral judgment.

Microscopic Mites Living in Human Skin Slowly Becoming Normal Part of Our Bodies; How Did They Evolve?

06.22.2022 09:30 AM

Face mites (Demodex folliculorum) might become a natural part of our skin in the future. Read more about these microscopic organisms and how they lived and evolved silently in our pores.

Females More Likely to Experience Long COVID Than Males, New Data Analysis of 1.3 Million Patients Reveals

06.22.2022 08:00 AM

New data analysis shows that females are more likely to suffer from long COVID compared to males. What are the symptoms to watch for? Read to find out.

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