MEDICINE & HEALTHSome people find excitement in knowing new things. There is something about studying everything about a topic - from the technical to the literary - identifying its nuances and pouring hours upon hours of reading and studying. This habit is commonly known as being a nerd.
A recent study shows that vitamin A converts white fat to brown fat, which is better for fat burning to keep the body warm during the cold winter months.
For years, researchers have been looking for specific genes associated with obesity. Instead, they found non-coding RNA called microRNA which is linked to metabolic disease and digestion of milk.
It used to be pretty easy to tell the difference between reliable and unreliable information. There was a time when you could at least trust that the information you were getting was offered in good faith, even if it later turned out to be wrong. Today, people and various groups are intentionally putting out fake news for the purpose of misinformation.
Over 80,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in a single day this week in the United States. Experts fear that despite promises of an available vaccine within months, the winter season may be the worst season of the pandemic. Dr. Fauci also proposes that wearing face masks should be mandated.
Since the pandemic, researchers have reported how people's mental and physical health has declined during the lockdown and home quarantine. The first global survey analyzes these aspects in greater detail, especially for people with obesity.
People may have different definitions of wisdom depending on belief, philosophy, education, or experiences. Researchers from UC San Diego have conducted studies to scientifically quantify wisdom.
Early diagnosis of autism is essential to meet the needs of children who have neurodevelopmental deficiencies. Researchers discover that DNA from the umbilical cord can help with the early diagnosis and intervention of ASD.
More people are going to therapy during COVID-19. Psychologists explain how you can start. Mental health is a challenging, daunting state to manage for some.