MEDICINE & HEALTHLoneliness is more than just a feeling. Scientists propose that loneliness lights up the human brain in a similar way everyday human needs do, such as hunger.
Cancer prevalence is increasing yearly with the American Cancer Society predicting more than 1.8 million new cases to be diagnosed and over 600,000 deaths by the end of 2020 in the United States. A new therapeutic approach has never been more imperative (Siegel, Miller, and Jemal 2020). BioVaxys Technology Corp. ("BioVaxys") has discovered that modification of human cancer cells with a 'hapten', or small chemical that tightly binds to a tumor antigen to elicit an immune response, significantly increases the ability of the immune system to recognize and react to those tumor antigens which identify specific tumors as 'cancerous.'
Avocado is known for its rich fiber and good benefits to the body. A new study suggests that daily consumption of this fruit leads to improved gut health.
Researchers at the University of Oregon recently reported that before their third birthday, children already gave a preference akin to that of adults for visual fractal patterns typically seen in nature.
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the first-ever at-home COVID-19 test without any prescription, which will soon be available for purchase at local stores.
In a scientific milestone, the US Food and Drugs Administration has approved the use of genetically modified pigs for the production of food and medicine.
Children's “innate” immune response targets unrecognized invaders, including Covid-19. Why is COVID-19 impacting adolescents less seriously than adults? How come the overwhelming majority of kids do not get infected with this strain of coronavirus? And when and how are kids able to combat coronavirus with seemingly ease and efficiency? Kids respond quickly to different viruses An explanation for the relative good fortune of children is indicated in a research comparing the immune reaction of children with that of adults.
Americans are urged not to travel to keep holiday celebrations as small as possible. Last month, Science Times featured a checklist for traveling safely during the holiday season from Thanksgiving, to Christmas, and to celebrating the New Year.
Every mask matters. Here's how masks affect airflow and protection effectiveness. As the number of novel cases of coronavirus continues to escalate nationally, numerous public health professionals and physicians have kept the repeated message simple: Wearing face masks helps people.
A sixth-grader from Hampden, Maine, designed his own science experiment to answer questions about COVID-19's effect on his classmate's ability to taste foods.
"Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the center of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest." Arthur Schopenhauer.
New research from the University of Cambridge researchers revealed that apathy could predict the onset of some forms of dementia even before symptoms start to appear.