MEDICINE & HEALTH

Hong Kong's Latest COVID Outbreak Originated from Hamsters’ Sneezes, Over 2,000 Rodents Culled

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.09.2022 11:00 AM

A new study presents how hamsters from a local pet shop started a new outbreak of the coronavirus in Hong Kong.

Coronavirus Speculated to Have Caused Mystery Gastrointestinal Disease Outbreak in Dogs

02.09.2022 10:30 AM

Experts urged pet owners to keep their dogs away from Yorkshire beaches after a mystery illness linked to coronavirus is spreading like a wildfire.

Spinal Cord Injury, Chronic Pain May Affect an Adult’s Mental Health Including Anxiety, Dementia, Insomnia

02.09.2022 10:00 AM

A research team from Michigan Medicine recently analyzed private insurance claims from over 9,000 adult individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury and over one million without the condition.

Nano-Coated Synthetic Enamel with Properties Near Natural Teeth Coating Developed

02.09.2022 05:15 AM

Experts developed nano-coated synthetic enamel that could one day work as replacement for the damages and lost enamel in natural human teeth.

Immunotherapy and Focused Sound Waves Combo Shows Promising Results in Treating Pancreatic Cancer, Study Says

02.08.2022 23:41 PM

British scientists could be on the verge of a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment that uses a combination of immunotherapy and soundwaves to blast tumors.

Non-Invasive Saliva Testing Could Detect Type 2 Diabetes, Dementia and Cancer, Study Claims

02.08.2022 22:27 PM

A new study suggests that saliva testing could detect a wide range of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, dementia, and even cancer.

White-Tailed Deer in State Island Recored As First Wild Animal That Tested Positive With COVID-19 Omicron Variant

02.08.2022 13:05 PM

A report said that white-tailed deer in Staten Island have tested positive for the new COVID-19 strain, contributing to the growing body of studies that show "widespread virus spillover from humans to deer populations."

Young Americans Less Likely to Reach the Age of 25 Than Other Youths in Wealthy Nations

02.08.2022 12:41 PM

New research revealed young Americans in the US are twice likely to die before reaching the age of 25 than in other countries due to poverty, violence, and lack of social safety nets.

Patients With Paralysis Recover Faster Using This New Spinal Stimulation Device

02.08.2022 12:37 PM

Researchers recently reported that three men who were paralyzed in motorcycle accidents and lost control or sensation over their legs were able to take supported steps within one day of turning on the electrical stimulation and could wander outside using a walker a few months after.

'Hangxiety' Is Real: Why Does Alcohol Give People Anxiety During a Hangover?

02.08.2022 05:35 AM

The morning after a night of drinking usually ends in a bad hangover the next day characterized by nausea and headaches. But for some, they also experience anxiety that varies in intensity.

Dementia Care: Help A Loved One with This Syndrome Remember Things Using Personal Assistant Application on His Smartphone

02.08.2022 04:58 AM

In a recent study, older adults suffering from mild cognitive impairment or dementia were able to enhance their memory through the use of a personal assistant application on their smartphones to get reminded about upcoming activities and events.

COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy May Protect Infants Due to Antibodies Produced at Prenatal Period

02.08.2022 03:57 AM

Recent research from Massachusetts General Hospital showed vaccination for women during pregnancy led to more lasting levels of antibodies in infants, when compared to infants born to unvaccinated mothers infected with COVID-19.

Extending Sleep Duration by an Hour Leads to Reduced Calorie Intake in Overweight Adults, Study Says

02.08.2022 03:46 AM

Researchers found evidence that an additional hour of nightly sleep reduces calorie intake in overweight subjects.

Children Playing Dolls Instead Of Gadgets Develop Key Social Skills for Emotional Development, Study Says

02.08.2022 03:25 AM

Researchers observed that children playing with Barbie dolls prompted internal state language (ISL) that indicates they are thinking of other people's thoughts and emotions.

Electrical Spinal Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Regain Ability to Walk, Cycle And Climb

02.07.2022 22:24 PM

A 30-year-old paralyzed man and two others received a spinal implant, which sends electrical signals to the spine that control movement to help them regain mobility.

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