MEDICINE & HEALTH

Could the South African Variant Reduce Vaccine Protection? Pfizer Says it Might

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.17.2021 23:19 PM

Study shows that there is a two-thirds reduction in antibodies of patients due to the South African variant.

Researchers Fabricate Novel X-Ray Photodetectors by Embedding Perovskites on Graphene

02.17.2021 22:50 PM

Researchers have created next-gen x-ray photodetectors using an ultrasensitive 3D aerosol-jet-printed method to add perovskites to graphene sheets.

Sleeping for Less Than 5 Hours Each Night Can Double the Risk of Dementia

02.17.2021 21:52 PM

Researchers found poor sleep as a primary reason for cognitive decline, possibly doubling one's risk of dementia.

Which Animals Will Most Likely Cause The Next Big Pandemic?

02.17.2021 20:53 PM

Before another big pandemic hits, scientists want to know which animals the next coronavirus pandemic might come from to combat it as its very roots.

Psychologists Warn Pausing To Think Before Speaking Could Make You Look Like a Liar

02.17.2021 04:35 AM

Psychologists say that those who pause to think before responding are seen as a liar because they could be preventing themselves from telling the truth and lack sincerity in their words.

New COVID-19 Variant: Should We Worry About B1525?

02.17.2021 02:08 AM

Experts say there is currently no evidence to suggest B1525 causes more severe illness or increased transmissibility. Is it risky, though?

PCOS Signs and Symptoms: Here's What You Need to Know

02.17.2021 00:56 AM

All the signs may not be present in all women with PCOS. But each symptom can range from moderate to extreme. Here's what you should know!

What is Pain? And How Does Your Brain Create It?

02.17.2021 00:35 AM

Pain is the primary alarm system of the brain; it commonly denotes damage. But there are times that pain is felt when there is no damage to the body; likewise, damage can be incurred without feeling pain. Science says that this is due to pain perception, which is based on both sensory stimuli and the context of lived experiences.

Domestic Wood Burning Contributes Three Times the Particle Pollution of Traffic in the UK

02.17.2021 00:15 AM

Domestic wood burning has become the biggest contributor to small particle pollution in the UK, which is three times the amount of particle air pollution in traffic.

Canadian COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturer Announces Production of 50 Million Doses This Year

02.16.2021 23:05 PM

Providence Therapeutics said it is on track in producing 50 million doses of vaccine for COVID-19 this year.

How Much Can Caffeine Affect Your Brain Structure?

02.16.2021 21:50 PM

A recent study shows that regular caffeine consumption significantly affects the brain's gray matter volume, which is vital in day-to-day functions and information processing.

Two Variants of COVID-19 Combined Into a Heavily Mutated Hybrid Virus: What Could This Mean?

02.16.2021 21:25 PM

Researchers found that two variants of COVID-19 have combined and formed into a mutated and hybrid variant. Could this mean the world is entering a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic?

What’s Causing The Loud Breathing When We’re Asleep?

02.16.2021 20:00 PM

Sleep experts said that the loudness of breathing depends on the narrowness of our breathing tube and the manner fast air travels through it.

Cosmetic Surgery: Is It Science Or Art?

02.16.2021 14:31 PM

These days, many people regard cosmetic surgeons as "half artists" to the delight of the doctors themselves. Cosmetic surgery transforms the body in many cases, not to cure a disease but to look younger and more beautiful. Though based in medical science, it is clear that cosmetic surgeons must rely on some aspect of their intuition in order to achieve the desired outcome.

Teen With Rapunzel Syndrome Had Doctors Surgically Remove Hairball From Stomach

02.16.2021 06:23 AM

A teen in the UK with Rapunzel syndrome gets surgery after a giant hairball is found inside her stomach. She reportedly suffered from trichotillomania and trichophagia in the past.

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