MEDICINE & HEALTH

Renaissance Woman Gave Birth to Rabbits, Cats, and Animal Limbs: How Science Revealed Mary Toft's Fakery

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.28.2021 08:35 AM

Mary Toft was a renaissance woman made famous for mysteriously birthing rabbits, cats, and random animal limbs for a few months that stunned medical experts in the day. She was later renowned for her infamous medical sham.

Processed Meat Leads to Increased Risks of Dementia, New Study Suggests

03.28.2021 01:57 AM

A new study shows that eating processed meat - such as sausages, ham, and bacon - could lead to increased risks of dementia and even Alzheimer's disease.

AI Backpack Helps The Blind Navigate Even Without Canes, Guide Dogs

03.27.2021 23:25 PM

Researchers have designed a wearable AI - in the form of a backpack - that can help people with visual impairments to move around, even without conventional guides like dogs and canes.

Ebola Outbreak 2021: 4 People Returning to the US from West Africa Being Monitored for Ebola in Oregon

03.27.2021 20:58 PM

4 people returning to the US from the West African countries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea are being monitored by public health officials in Oregon for suspected Ebola virus infection.

Preservatives in Popular Foods Including Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts May be Harmful to Consumers [Study]

03.27.2021 00:52 AM

Research suggests a preservative added in frequently-consumed foods like Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts could be hazardous for consumers.

Biting Into Ice Cream Gives Us That ‘Awful Jolt of Pain’ and Researchers Tell Us Why

03.26.2021 22:48 PM

Biting into an ice cream often gives us an 'awful jolt of pain,' and researchers have just found out the root of such pain by identifying 'odontoblasts.'

Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine Can Now Be Stored at Higher Temperatures

03.26.2021 20:48 PM

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine just got the EU regulator's approval to be stored at a new higher temperature. This is part of their initiative to help in the rapid rollout of vaccines.

Epilepsy Awareness Day: What You Need to Know About Purple Day Celebration

03.26.2021 07:41 AM

The yearly Purple Day celebration raises awareness among people from all over the world about epilepsy, a commonly known brain disorder.

How to Live Longer: Resolve Arguments Before the Day's End

03.26.2021 02:43 AM

'Don't go to bed angry.' It is an old saying that has now been scientifically proven that resolving arguments before sleeping promotes long and healthy life.

Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna Vaccines Provide Increased Immunity for New Mothers and Their Babies

03.26.2021 01:59 AM

Research showed that pregnant and lactating mothers have better protection against COVID-19 with antibodies they can pass on to their newborns.

Mystery Chemicals Discovered in Pregnant Women and Their Infants Which May Come from Consumer Goods

03.26.2021 01:42 AM

A study recently found more than 100 synthetic chemicals in pregnant women and their babies including 42 others labeled as 'mysterious chemicals.'

Bacteria From Cat-Scratch Fever Associated With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

03.25.2021 23:56 PM

A study led by a UW-Madison veterinary medicine professor found evidence of Bartonella infection from the bacteria associated with cat-scratch among patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

Pfizer-BioNTech Launch Trials to Test COVID-19 Vaccine on Kids as Young as Six Months

03.25.2021 21:05 PM

The first young children in the pediatric trial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have already been given their initial jabs.

Men Taking PDE-5 Inhibitors to Treat Erectile Dysfunction Have Lower Risk of Heart Disease

03.25.2021 11:05 AM

Men with stable coronary artery disease taking PDE-5 inhibitors, such as Viagra, gain a worthwhile perk, which is a lower risk of subsequent heart problems, a study revealed.

Copper Foam As Filter Material for Masks and Air Cleaners Possible?

03.25.2021 07:47 AM

At the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, face masks have become a part of daily life. Researchers are now looking into a new material - from copper foams - that is durable and can potentially filter out microbes.

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