MEDICINE & HEALTH

Hibernating Squirrels Can Teach Astronauts Metabolic Treat to Prevent Muscle Loss

SPACE 01.28.2022 12:38 PM

Arctic ground squirrels have a unique metabolic trick that they can remain slumber for months without showing signs of muscle loss and can live even with only breathing once per minute, which can teach astronauts a thing or two.

7 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Smiling

01.28.2022 12:00 PM

Although laughter is considered the best medicine, sometimes a simple smile can be enough. Although laughter is considered the best medicine, sometimes a simple smile can be enough.

Self-Estimating BMI, Body Size Associated With Obesity, Other Health Conditions

01.28.2022 05:51 AM

Researchers recently suggested that the rising incidence of obesity and the humiliation linked to it may make adults more likely to miscalculate their own body mass index and body size.

Curtailed Sleep, Physical Activity, and Cardiovascular Health Link Revealed; How Does Intense Exercise Stress the Heart?

01.28.2022 04:20 AM

In new research, participants engaged in an intensely short period of exercise both after normal sleep and following three consecutive nights of "curtailed sleep."

Laparoscopic Surgery by Robotic Arm Successful; Operation Made Autonomous Through Machine-Learning Technology

01.28.2022 01:11 AM

A new study from Johns Hopkins University developed a robot that could perform a successful surgery without human intervention.

Changes in Blood Vessels in the Retina Linked to Risk of Heart Disease, Study Suggests

01.28.2022 00:41 AM

Scientists created an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze the retina to identify patients who are at high risk of a heart attack.

Heartburn Causes: Why Does the Chest Feel Like It's on Fire After Eating and What Foods Can Help Ease the Feeling?

01.27.2022 12:41 PM

Heartburn is often confused with acid reflux and although they feel the same, not all with acid reflux experience heartburn. Here's how to identify the two and what foods cal help combat them.

First-Ever Frog Limb Regrowth Found Effective; Serves as Stepping Stone for Regenerative Medicine

01.27.2022 06:58 AM

Tufts University found a success in regenerating the amputated limbs of clawed frogs. Findings of the study points forward to the advancements of regenerative medicines in the future.

Heart Transplant Denied to 31-Year-Old Patient Who Refused to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

01.27.2022 05:14 AM

A hospital in Boston was recently reported to deny a new heart transplant after the patient refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and now, the health care facility is defending itself for such an action.

What is Omicron Subvariant BA.2? Scientists Now Closely Monitoring the More Contagious Virus

01.27.2022 04:50 AM

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 has been detected in almost 50 countries in which more than 10,000 people are infected globally. Scientists are still monitoring this new variant while also understanding its immune escape and virulence.

Obesity, Kidney Disease More Likely to Occur in People with Type 1 Diabetes

01.27.2022 04:13 AM

Almost 50 percent of the adults in the United States are found to be suffering from obesity, a chronic progressive condition characterized by a person having excessive body fat.

Culture Influences How People Evaluate Creativity, Study Says

01.27.2022 02:25 AM

A new study shows how culture silently influences people in evaluating creativity and artworks. Higher School of Economics (HSE) School of Psychology recently conducted a study about the impacts of various cultures on how people perceive and evaluate creativity.

Immersive Virtual Shopping A Potential Solution to Cognitive Assessment, Study Says

01.27.2022 00:12 AM

A new study suggests the virtual reality is a promising technology for cognitive decline assessments.

People Who Drink Red Wine May Have Lower Risk of COVID-19 Infection

01.26.2022 22:12 PM

A new study suggests that low to moderate consumption of red wine could protect people from being infected with COVID-19.

Changes in Heart Size Could Affect Memory and Thinking Abilities in Middle Age, Study Suggests

01.26.2022 21:54 PM

A new study shows that people with enlarged hearts tend to have poorer thinking skills when they reached middle age, but it could be detected through routine heart scans.

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