MEDICINE & HEALTH

New X-Ray Scanner Instantly Detects an Object's Molecular Composition

TECH & INNOVATION 06.10.2021 05:50 AM

The prototype for a new X-ray scanner machine has demonstrated the ability to show not just the shape of a target but also its molecular composition - promising to revolutionize a number of fields, from medicine to geology.

TikTok Trick to Eliminate Gag Reflex True? Studies Show Effectiveness of Applying Pressure Point

06.10.2021 05:40 AM

Another medical story has gone viral, specifically the new TikTok trick that lets one stop his gag reflex. People on the popular social media site are sharing a hack that apparently stops their gag reflex

Fearsome COVID-19 Delta First Reported in India Is More Transmissible Than UK Variant

06.10.2021 05:30 AM

Health experts warn that the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases can be associated with the Delta variant first reported in India. The variant, which is 40-50% more transmissible is feared to sweep the globe faster than the initial strain.

Dengue Fever Cut Down by 77% With Groundbreaking Bacteria-Armed Mosquitoes

06.10.2021 04:20 AM

Mosquitoes infected with a strain of Wolbachia, a virus-fighting bacteria, curbed dengue fever by around 77% in a trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.

‘Laughing Gas’ Potentially Treats Mental Illness, Helps Get Rid of Depression in Weeks

06.10.2021 04:10 AM

Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" has now joined the ranks of effective post-traumatic stress disorder treatments, according to new research.

Face Masks Proven Effective: Reduce Flow of Particles When Breathing, Talking, Coughing Even With Side Gaps

06.10.2021 03:41 AM

A study confirms that face masks can prevent expired particles produced when breathing, talking, coughing, and sneezing from spreading despite small gaps on the side.

CDC Links Latest Salmonella Outbreak to Raw, Frozen, Breaded Chicken Products

06.10.2021 03:00 AM

State and federal officials are investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak traced to raw, frozen, breaded, stuffed chicken products.

Unmedicated, Untreated Mental Illness Blamed for US Mass Shootings

06.10.2021 02:50 AM

Initial analysis of medical evidence suggests that most perpetrators of mass shootings had mental illnesses that were unmedicated and untreated. Researchers noted that mental illness does not cause most mass shootings.

New Bacterium Nearly Absent in Obese, Diabetic People But Found in Healthy Individuals

06.10.2021 02:15 AM

Researchers have recently studied a new bacterium known as Subdoligranulum that's nearly absent in obese and diabetic people, while found in healthy individuals.

COVID-19 Spread: How Respiratory Droplets Become 'Primary Contributor' to Rapid Transmission

06.10.2021 01:12 AM

A review of existing research recently showed how airborne transmission is contributing to the rapid spread of COVID-19.

Women are Closing in the Gap With Men in Risky Drinking Habits, But Tend to Feel Adverse Health Effects Quickly

06.09.2021 07:57 AM

More women are engaging in risky drinking habits, closing in the gap with men. A study showed that women tend to also suffer health consequences of alcohol more quickly than the opposite sex.

Excessive Coffee Intake Increases Risk of Developing Blinding Eye Disorder

06.09.2021 06:02 AM

A study reveals that too much coffee may increase the risk of developing glaucoma, and more than three-fold for those with a genetic predisposition for the blinding eye disorder.

Played Back Memories: Researchers Reveal Incredible Powers of Learning Through Modern Imaging Techniques

06.09.2021 05:40 AM

Researchers recently revealed how incredible powers of learning play a vital role in one's played back memories. It has not been fully understood though, how the human brain absorbs new skills.

COVID-19 in Test Tubes Allow Researchers to Examine How Virus Evolves, Generate Variants

06.09.2021 04:38 AM

Researchers recently developed a technology for COVID-19, something that will enable them to study the virus, particularly its evolution inside the test tube.

Brain Activation Underlying Adolescent Development Might Explain Risk Factors for Mental Health Disorders in Adulthood

06.09.2021 03:57 AM

The largest longitudinal study on brain activation that underlies adolescent development reveals cognitive function maps that might help explain risk factors for mental and physical health challenges in adulthood.

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