MEDICINE & HEALTH

Longer Yawning Means Bigger Brains; Why Do Animals Yawn?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.11.2021 06:22 AM

A large-scale study of animals recently revealed that longer yawning means bigger brains. Specifically, what was unveiled was that vertebrates with larger brains and more neurons are said to have longer-lasting yawns.

WHO: India COVID-19 Variant Now Global Concern; Can This Strain Be More Deadly, Evade Vaccine Efficacy?

05.11.2021 06:10 AM

The World Health Organization said that the Indian COVID-19 Variant that spreads more easily to people is now a variant of global concern.

Near Infrared Light Directed Into the Ear Aids Against Hearing Loss

05.11.2021 01:06 AM

A new treatment for preventing hearing loss, or restoring damages, involves shooting a beam of infrared light down the patient's ear. Ongoing US trials show promise.

Neanderthal Diet Study Shows They Ate Starchy Foods 600,0000 Years Ago to Fuel Their Brains

05.11.2021 00:50 AM

New research of microbes recently showed how a Neanderthal diet was like during our ancestors' time. This was another blow to the famous illustration that Neanderthals were "cruel meat-eaters."

Deadly Black Fungus Infects COVID-19 Patients In India, Damaging Internal Organs

05.10.2021 23:59 PM

Mucormycosis, also known as the black fungus, is emerging as a new severe complication among COVID-19 patients in India. It could damage internal organs once it enters the body.

Vaccination Bracelets May Replace Vaccine Cards, Passport Apps; Data Privacy Guaranteed

05.10.2021 22:12 PM

A Philadelphia restaurant had its staff wear vaccination bracelets to let their customers know they have been vaccinated. Will this be the new norm when going to places?

FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Teens Ages 12-15 Years Old

05.10.2021 21:08 PM

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the emergency use authorization or EUA of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include young individuals ages 12 to 15 years old.

Uncooked Rice May Contain Harmful Microplastics, Sparking Health Fears to Millions of Consumers

05.10.2021 07:48 AM

Researchers at the University of Queensland found that uncooked rice may contain 3-4 milligrams of microplastics in every 100 grams. A scientist said that washing rice could reduce plastics by 20% to 40%.

Procrastination: Why People Wait Before Doing a Task and How to Break This Pattern

05.10.2021 06:20 AM

Psychologists explain the causes of procrastination and how to effectively overcome or break the pattern to finish tasks on time.

Malnourished Puppies Rescued; Australian Couple Fined After Feeding Pet Dogs With Meat-Free Diet

05.10.2021 05:30 AM

An Australian couple has recently been prohibited from owning a pet after they gave their malnourished puppies a meat-free diet.

COVID-19 Origin: Did Virus Escape from Lab or a Natural Emergence?

05.10.2021 05:10 AM

Now with more than three million deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 origin remains uncertain. For more than a year now, this pandemic has disrupted lives anywhere in the world.

Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger's Syndrome; Experts Explain This Kind of Autism Spectrum Disorder

05.10.2021 04:17 AM

Saturday Night Live guest host Elon Musk made a shocking revelation during his opening monologue when he revealed he has Asperger syndrome.

Valneva COVID-19 Vaccine: Can We Rely on This 'Variant Proof' Shot?

05.10.2021 04:08 AM

The Valneva COVID-19 vaccine is said to be reliant against the virus. This shot from the French company, Valneva, has yet to reach completion of his clinical trials.

Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder is Real, Psychologists and Clinicians Confirms

05.10.2021 00:12 AM

An international team of psychologists and clinicians confirmed a new debilitating condition called the Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder (CBSD). The framework of the diagnosis determines at what point excessive buying can be considered a disorder.

Human Survival Under Threat as More Than 37,400 Animals Species and Microorganisms at Risk of Extinction

05.09.2021 23:17 PM

The International Union for Conservation of Nature o IUCN recently said that more than 37,400 animal species are at risk of disappearing or becoming extinct. This also puts human survival under threat.

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