MEDICINE & HEALTH

Lung Cancer: New Analysis Reveals 92 Percent of Cases in Non-Smoking Population Can Be Treated With an FDA-Approved Drug

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.06.2021 04:05 AM

Smoking and lung cancer are associated with each other ----but it is becoming more apparent that more lung cancer cases are popping up among people considered "never-smokers."

Spider Silk: Research Reveals Cobweb's Role in Treating Wound; Scientists Attempt Detection of Antimicrobial Activity

10.05.2021 23:16 PM

New research recently suggested that spider silk may not be quite as charming a creature most humans have been led to believe.

Mysterious Metal-Eating Habit: Lithuanian Man Ingested Over One Kilogram of Nails, Screws After Quitting Alcohol Drinking

10.05.2021 07:20 AM

The Lithuanian man who reverted to eating nails, screws, and knives after quitting alcohol drinking has now been transferred to psychological care to assess his metal-eating behavior.

Descendants of Henrietta Lacks Sued Biotechnology Company for Using HeLa Cells Without Consent

10.05.2021 07:06 AM

In 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital took tissues from the tumor of Henrietta Lacks before she died. Since then, it was infinitely reproduced and became the cornerstone of modern medicine.

4-Inches Cement Discovered in a Man's Heart; How Did the Stone Get There?

10.05.2021 07:03 AM

A new study discovered a mysterious cement located inside the heart of a patient. In a recent study, a man's chest pain was discovered with an unusual condition.

Woman's Depressive Disorder Cured Using Experimental Brain Implant; Is the Treatment for Depression Finally Found?

10.05.2021 06:45 AM

A new therapy to treat depression was developed by applying electrical stimulation to specific regions of the brain, inclduing the amygdala and the ventral striatum.

NHS Approves First Ever Sickle Cell Disease Treatment After 20 Years; What Makes Crizanlizumab a Game Changer?

10.05.2021 04:51 AM

The NHS has announced that thousands of patients in England will get a “revolutionary” life-changing medication therapy for sickle cell disease.

2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Scientists Who Discovered Mechanisms Behind Sensing Touch, Temperature

10.04.2021 23:05 PM

Two California-based scientists were awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries that unlocked one of nature's mysteries, which is crucial for survival.

Psychological Treatment, Not Drugs, Provides Long-Lasting Relief to Chronic Pain, Study Suggests

10.04.2021 21:11 PM

A new study suggests that a kind of psychological treatment, known as Pain Reprocessing Therapy, provided potent and lasting relief on people suffering from chronic pain as brain regions responsible for pain processing quieted down.

Constipation Drug Could Help Boost Memory in Just 6 Days; Study Reveals How It Can Help One Think More Clearly

10.04.2021 15:37 PM

An existing constipation drug may help boost one's ability to think more clearly in just a few days, according to recently published research.

Low-Cost Novel Sensor Can Quickly Diagnose Heart Attack in Just 30 Minutes, Better Than Current Methods

10.04.2021 06:26 AM

Researchers working with Notre Dame's IDEA Center are filing a patent application for their new sensor that can detect a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, which is better than what an echocardiogram does.

Social Media's Impact on Mental Health, and When to Have a Break

10.04.2021 05:05 AM

Social media has several impacts on mental health, ranging from benefits to negative consquences. The correlation between social media use and psychological conditions have been discussed in numerous studies, but little clarity is known by many.

Why People Choose Atheism Over Religious Beliefs Identified

10.04.2021 03:36 AM

A new study identified a strong driver that pushes people to select atheism instead of religious beliefs during adulthood.

How to Process Psychological Trauma From the Pandemic Experience? COVID-19 Leaves Long-Term Mental Health Effects

10.03.2021 21:52 PM

As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, let's take a look at how deeply it has affected people to the point of causing psychological trauma and long-term mental health effects.

Greenspaces Near Schools and Homes: Research Shows the Role of Nature in Keeping Children Healthy

10.03.2021 21:38 PM

A massive review of data from almost 300 studies recently showed how nature is playing a vital role in children's health and well being.

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