MEDICINE & HEALTH

A Study Showed Metformin Anti-Aging Benefits

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.23.2021 09:26 AM

A healthy, active lifestyle can help ward off some age-related illnesses; however, biological processes will continue to happen on a cellular level no matter how many times we exercise or whether or not we eat organic food. Metformin, a drug that's been used to treat diabetes since the Middle Ages, has demonstrated anti-aging benefits that target the biological processes associated with aging.

Five Odd Calorie-Burning Activities: From Hot Weather Exercise to Breastfeeding

02.23.2021 09:00 AM

If you're looking into boosting your everyday burn of calories, pumping up your workout routine will definitely pay off, although you wouldn't want to overlook other tactics for more effective calorie-burning activities.

Cheese Isn't As Bad As You Think It Is According to Science

02.23.2021 07:00 AM

Despite popular belief, cheese doesn't make you gain weight nor does it increases the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Numerous studies concur that cheese is neutral at worst, and at times, can even help gain lean muscle mass.

Coffee Lovers Beware: Too Much Caffeine Could Damage Your Health

02.23.2021 06:41 AM

Research shows that long-term heavy coffee drinking is associated with higher lipid levels in the blood. This, in turn, would increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Sinopharm vs Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Which is More Effective?

02.23.2021 06:20 AM

COVID-19 vaccines have started being administered in different parts of the world. Two of them are the Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines that both show high efficacy.

COVID-19 Patients Likely to Experience Five Months Without Sense of Smell and Taste

02.23.2021 06:19 AM

Preliminary research recently showed individuals with COVID-19 are likely to lose their sense of smell and taste for up to five months after infection.

Thousands of Polio Vaccines Stolen In 1959: Lessons We Can Learn From The Incident

02.23.2021 06:18 AM

In 1959, thousands of polio vaccines were stolen at the Microbiology Institute at the University of Montréal in Canada. Here's why it is important now.

Could This Lab-Grown Miniature Brain Organoid Mirror Brain Development?

02.22.2021 23:22 PM

To mimic human brain growth, the stem cell-derived organoids made by researchers from UCLA adopt an internal clock.

Nipah Virus: Potential Pandemic Signs and Symptoms

02.22.2021 21:31 PM

Nipah Virus could be the world's next big pandemic, scientists claim. What are the possible signs and symptoms of the Nipah Virus?

Second Face Transplant for Domestic Abuse Survivor, First Person to Undergo Such Surgery

02.22.2021 20:49 PM

A domestic abuse survivor is currently recovering from her second face transplant operation conducted seven months ago. Her body rejected the first surgery seven years ago.

On Skin Cancer with Dermatologist Dr. Tim Ioannides: Remaining Vigilant During the Coronavirus Pandemic

02.22.2021 15:40 PM

For many of us, the past year has been one in which health has been on the forefront of our minds like never before. The novel coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the globe has made it difficult to think about little else, and avoiding catching the virus is something that requires daily vigilance.

Bridging the Gap Between Dentistry and Business With Fast Growth Practice

02.22.2021 10:42 AM

Dentistry is a field that doesn't need much talking up. It is traditionally seen as a desirable field for employment. The only profession that's considered better than being a dentist is being a software developer. In fact, out of the top 100 professions ranked by their desirability, three out of the top ten have something to do with the dental field.

Listening to Music While Driving Helps Young Drivers to Concentrate on Traffic, Road Conditions [Study]

02.22.2021 06:21 AM

A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers suggests that music is important for young drivers as it helps them concentrate while driving.

Bioengineered Hybrid Fibers Could Assist in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration

02.22.2021 01:55 AM

A new study proposes a new technique for artificial muscle regeneration, using direct cell reprograming methods together with a natural-synthetic hybrid scaffolding.

Asymptomatic People Transmit Half of COVID-19 Infections

02.22.2021 01:41 AM

Newly-published research showed that at least 50 percent of COVID-19 infections are transmitted by people who don't experience any symptoms of the virus.

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