MEDICINE & HEALTH

Astronaut’s Heart Shrank After One Year in Space Even With Regular Exercise [Study]

SPACE 03.29.2021 21:39 PM

Scientists discovered that the heart of an astronaut who spent almost one year aboard the International Space Station or ISS shrank or is left smaller even with regular exercise.

Phone Calls Could Reduce COVID-19 Loneliness, Is This True?

03.29.2021 04:55 AM

Phone calls can be important for communicating with lonely and isolated people, experts claim. Because of COVID-19 limitations and imposed physical distancing to deter virus spread, many of us have suffered from feelings of alienation and loneliness over the past year.

Artificial Sweeteners vs Sugar: Which is the Healthier Option?

03.29.2021 04:40 AM

The healthier option between artificial sweeteners and sugar has been argued for a long time now. While the first-mentioned have proven to be effective in weight loss than sugar consumption, experts say water remains the best option.

Narcissism in Social Media Driven By Insecurity Rather Than Inflated Sense of Self

03.29.2021 03:31 AM

A study explains the motivation behind the nature of narcissism in social media, which points to insecurity rather than an inflated sense of self.

Eating After 8 PM is Worst Time of Day to Eat for Weight Loss

03.29.2021 01:36 AM

Research said that eating after 8 PM is considered the worst time to eat as it could lead to weight gain and health problems.

Women's Physical Pain Is Not Taken Seriously, Study Says

03.28.2021 23:56 PM

A psychology study reveals that men were more likely to receive treatment for chronic pain than women because their pain is underestimated.

COVID-19 ‘Herd Immunity’: Health Official Says Amish Community May Have Attained It Already

03.28.2021 21:22 PM

A local official recently claimed that an Amish community in Pennsylvania might have become the first group in the United States to attain herd immunity.

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

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.

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