MEDICINE & HEALTH

3-Million-Year-Old ‘Little Foot’ Fossil Discovered; Researchers Pinpoint Difference from Modern Humans

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.21.2021 06:31 AM

The University of Southern California researchers recently published results of a groundbreaking study that analyzed a three-million-year-old fossil called 'Little Foot.'

Bacteria in Sinks Result from Handwashing, Research Shows

04.21.2021 04:33 AM

Scientists recently found bacteria in sinks are the result of handwashing. Specifically, they discovered that this practice, that has shaped communities of microbes that stay and grow in domestic sinks' plumbing.

Student Begs Doctors to Amputate Her Arms to End Years of Suffering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

04.21.2021 04:00 AM

A 23-year-old student suffered from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for years. She said she ‘couldn’t be happier’ without her arm after years of agony.

Oral Hygiene: Effective Protection Against COVID-19, Periodontal Disease

04.21.2021 02:24 AM

A scientist recently claimed daily oral hygiene can protect one from COVID-19 and be a life-saver. Earlier, in February a study suggested severe gum disease raises the danger of death with the infection by almost nine times.

Flushing in Public Toilets Spread COVID-19 Aerosols, Increasing Risk of Transmission

04.21.2021 01:34 AM

A study showed that microbe-carrying aerosol droplets shoot up in the air as public toilets are flushed, confirming previous studies that public restrooms are hotbeds for viruses, potentially COVID-19.

Women Who Take Vitamins Have Less COVID-19 Infections, Study Says

04.21.2021 00:36 AM

A study recently showed a tiny link between the use of supplements, specifying fewer COVID-19 infections in women who take certain types of vitamins.

Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours a Night? Study Says It May Cause Dementia Later in Life

04.20.2021 23:02 PM

A new study suggests those who have six hours or less of sleep every night are more likely to develop a condition - specifically dementia in their late 70s.

Healthy Diet Plan Can Now Be Designed Using Mathematical Model for Gut Bacteria

04.20.2021 22:10 PM

A new mathematical model for the interaction of gut bacteria could help in creating new probiotics and design healthy diet plans to prevent diseases.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution May Open Opportunities to Build Equitable Health System Strategies

04.20.2021 09:36 AM

A paper has called on policymakers to act on the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, seeking fair access to needy populations, such as refugees and displaced communities.

Men Wearing Large Logos Seen Promiscuous; Those With Less the Size, Trustworthy and Reliable [STUDY]

04.20.2021 07:08 AM

A study found that men who wear shirts with large logos of luxury brands are seen as promiscuous, while those who wear smaller logos are seen as trustworthy and reliable.

Fox Attacks At Least 3 People in Topsham; How Dangerous Is Rabies?

04.20.2021 06:48 AM

The grey fox attacked at least two different people that were walking with their dogs and then chased another man into his house.

Brushing Teeth and Dementia Link Identified, Researchers Say It’s Oral Bacteria

04.20.2021 05:31 AM

A new study recently identified bacteria as the link between regular brushing teeth and dementia. It said, regularly brushing teeth just turned out to be a more terrible situation.

COVID-19 Recovered Patients Deliberately Reinfected With Sars-Cov-2 To Test Their Immune Response

04.20.2021 05:16 AM

The University of Oxford has launched a study that reinfects recovered COVID-19 patients to test what kind of immune response they have to help design tests that predict a person's immunity.

Pollen Allergy vs. COVID-19: How To Tell the Difference as Warm Climate Worsens Season

04.20.2021 04:55 AM

The annual pollenocalypse is here. What makes pollen allergy different from coronavirus? The humid, welcoming spring weather, combined with COVID-19 vaccinations, is enticing people to gather outside.

More Exercise Recommended To Prevent Hypertension, Other Diseases as You Reach 40 and Above

04.20.2021 04:00 AM

A new study recommends increasing exercise or physical activity as we reach our forties and beyond to prevent the risk of hypertension and other diseases.

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