MEDICINE & HEALTH

New Quantitative Method Detected More Plastic Particles in Salads Than Previously Thought

CHEMISTRY 01.21.2022 12:36 PM

A new study revealed the uptake pathways of nano- and microplastics in edible plants and quantified the accumulation of plastic particles in plants that are served as salads.

COVID-19 Vaccines Do NOT Impact Fertility in Both Partners

01.21.2022 12:06 PM

A new study reveals that COVID-19 vaccines are completely unrelated to infertility rates of both partners, regardless if whether they are vaccinated or not.

Alternatives of Laminectomy that Would Help You Recover Sooner

01.21.2022 10:25 AM

Do you have a herniated disk that needs to be fixed? Don't just accept the verdict of laminectomy.

CORBEVAX COVID-19 Vaccine: Will This Cheap, Effective, Patent-Free Jab Help Put an End to the Pandemic?

01.21.2022 03:21 AM

The world has a new vaccine against COVID-19 in its arsenal, and it is cheaper and easy to transport and store.

Common Blood Thinning Drug Heparin Improves COVID-19 Symptoms, Increase Oxygen Levels by 70%

01.21.2022 02:07 AM

Researchers found that the anticoagulant heparin could help treat COVID-19 patients as it improves symptoms and increase oxygen levels in the lungs by about 70%.

Babies Use Saliva-Based Gestures as Cue to Identify Social Relationships of People

01.21.2022 01:12 AM

MIT conducted a study on how saliva exchange gives an idea to children about the social relationships of other people.

Brain-Dead Patient From Alabama Successfully Receives Pig Kidneys Through First Clinical-Grade Xenotransplantation Surgery

01.20.2022 22:19 PM

Jim Parsons, a brain-dead patient from Alabama, received a pig's kidney organs through the first clinical-grade xenotransplantation procedure.

RT-PCR vs. Rapid Antigen Test: When Should You Take Either One and Which Gives the Most Accurate Results?

01.20.2022 21:11 PM

RT-PCR test may be considered the gold standard of testing, but there is also a time and place for a rapid antigen test. Here's when each test is best to use.

Painkiller Against Vaccine Effect: Should We Take Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Before, or After the COVID-19 Vaccination?

01.20.2022 14:30 PM

As more and more people are getting their COVID-19 vaccine, many have started to wonder if they should take a painkiller and if so, if it should be taken before or after the jab.

The Finnish Science Based Uute Scientific Oy Completed a Financing Round of 1.2 Million Euros

01.20.2022 13:53 PM

The main investor in the additional financing round was Butterfly Ventures, which had previously invested in the company. Also, Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) and earlier shareholders participated in it. With the new capital, the company aims for even faster growth and development.

Rare Drug-Resistant Fungus Infects Two Patients in New Orleans, Feared to Become a Global Heath Risk

01.20.2022 13:51 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified an emerging fungus in 19 states since last year that could become a serious global health threat.

Sweet Victory Over Sugar Cravings

01.20.2022 13:39 PM

Botanical-infused gum halts sugar cravings in just two minutes. Good news for those who chronically capitulate to sugar seduction: Israeli start-up Sweet Victory, Ltd., created a delicious line of botanical-infused chewing gums that are designed to stop sugary treat cravings in their tracks.

Why Does Omicron Spread Faster Than Other COVID-19 Variants? Here is the Answer

01.20.2022 06:10 AM

Studies reveal why COVID-19 omicron variant spreads faster that its predecessors. Omicron had been infecting thousands of people in many countries every day.

Gut Infection Treatment: Pill Containing Human Feces Potential Alternative for Fecal Transplants

01.20.2022 04:33 AM

Various companies are enthusiastic about receiving a favorable effect with less intrusive, more standardized gut infection treatment that could attain approval from the United Nations regulatory.

New Data Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Against Omicron Lasts Less Than Six Months, Effectivity Wanes Over Time

01.20.2022 03:02 AM

The longevity of protection from COVID-19 vaccine booster shots is likely short-term. When the pandemic started, scientists worked hard to develop a COVID-19 vaccine to give people sufficient protection against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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