MEDICINE & HEALTH

How Neurons Work? Neuroscience Model of Hebbian Theory Shows Neuronal Circuits Working Like Wires

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.31.2021 22:00 PM

About 70 years ago, the idea that "neurons that fire together wire together" gained popularity. Now, scientists try to explain the concept from the perspective of computational neuroscience.

Learn How to Stick to New Year's Resolution Using These Cognitive and Behavioral Hacks

12.31.2021 20:00 PM

Sticking to New Year's resolution is not easy, especially when the motivation of setting these goals wanes over time. But experts have listed cognitive and behavioral strategies to make it possible.

Pandemic Has Changed the Way People Perceive Time: Physical Distancing, Memories of Intense Feelings Seemingly Slow Down Days

12.31.2021 08:00 AM

Stressful moments in life, such as the COVID-19 pandemic can change the way people perceive time as emotions are a big factor in how fast or slow time passes. But there are ways to help the mind back on its track.

Top Science Times Stories 2021: Hot Issues, News That Made Headlines This Year

12.31.2021 04:00 AM

COVID-19 has ruled another year. More new strains have emerged, as well as tragic milestones and the silver linings came in 2021, which Science Times witnessed.

Expired Drugs: This Is The Reason Why People Should Think Twice Before Consuming Lapsed Medication

12.31.2021 03:00 AM

Are medications safe to consume even they have lapsed the date printed on their labels? Here are reasons why people should think twice before taking expired drugs.

COVID-19 Exposure During Holiday Season: What You Should Do If You Get Exposed, Test Positive for the Virus

12.31.2021 00:00 AM

To help those in a quest for the right thing to do and places to go after receiving a COVID-19 positive result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has set guidelines for those who tested positive or suspected that they were exposed to an infected person.

COVID-19 Infection Identified to Trigger Aggressive Antibodies

12.30.2021 23:20 PM

Experts from Cedars-Sinai recently discovered contributing evidence on how COVID-19 infection triggers the production of aggressive, self-attacking antibodies.

Throat Swabs Better Than Nasal Swabs Among Rapid Tests, Experts Claim

12.30.2021 22:53 PM

Since nasal swabs are no longer enough to detect the Omicron variant and RT-PCR tests take too long for the results to come, some experts said that throat swabs could be the answer.

COVID-19 Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna Vaccines: What Makes mRNA Technology Effective Against the Virus?

12.30.2021 21:00 PM

The mRNA vaccine is among the two COVID-19 vaccines that offered more than 90% protection from SARS-CoV-2 to prevent symptomatic infection. So how does it become so effective in protecting against the virus?

Eating Process of Cells Observed for the First Time; Vesicles and Other Functions Proven Through High-Definition Imaging

12.30.2021 20:38 PM

A new study was able to process the first-ever imaging of cells and how they absorb and produce vesicles throughout a living body.

Dr. Fauci Suggests Skipping Mass New Year's Eve Celebrations Amid Continuing Increase of Omicron Cases in the US

12.30.2021 20:08 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci has strongly recommended that people cancel plans of attending parties with 30 or more guests. Instead, he advised small gatherings of people or relatives "who are vaccinated" and are given a booster shot.

Sugar Ingredient Used in Most Foods Found to Trigger New Superbugs

12.30.2021 05:43 AM

Researchers discovered that the main sugar ingredients in most foods induce the presence and aggressiveness of superbugs, which are responsible for various diseases and even death.

Obese Patients Who Received Weight Loss Treatments Found with Lower Risks of Developing Severe COVID-19

12.29.2021 23:57 PM

A new study affirms that weight loss surgery prior to being infected with COVID-19 could protect patients who are diagnosed with obesity.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Detection Method: Saliva Swabs More Effective, Rapid Tests Not Recommended

12.29.2021 21:52 PM

South African scientists showed that saliva swabs may be best suited for detecting the Omicron variant compared to rapid tests.

Red Meat Lovers Could Increase Their Risk of Developing Heart Disease; Nutrition and Dietetics Expert Recommends This Diet

12.29.2021 20:15 PM

Red meat is known for its ill effects on the heart and new findings offer more clues as to why, which emphasize the role of gut bacteria that are more abundant in red meat-eaters.

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