MEDICINE & HEALTH

Routine: Less Is Often More When It Comes To Children's Development

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.23.2020 14:00 PM

From the perspective of cognitive psychology, extremely rigid routines and heavy parental control is not always beneficial for children’s development. That’s because a fundamental part of growing up is learning how to tackle new challenges, going beyond predetermined routines.

History of Anti-Asian Racism in Science

09.23.2020 11:21 AM

There is anti-Asian racism in science happening especially during the tie of health crisis and apparently it is now new, resulting to hate crimes.

Light Therapy May Be Effective Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury

09.23.2020 09:00 AM

Traumatic brain injury is one of the major head injuries seen around the world with limited available therapy. Researchers look into light therapy, which may someday be effective in treating other forms of brain injuries.

Children Who Play Video Games Are Better at Working Memory Tasks, Says Study

09.23.2020 08:10 AM

A new study reveals how video games can influence cognitive changes even after years of not playing them.

Researchers Are One Step Closer to Developing Drug Treatments for Enteroviruses 71

09.22.2020 09:20 AM

To develop drug treatments for the enterovirus 71, researchers target molecules instead of protein structures in the viral RNA. The new method may also open new opportunities to develop new drug treatments for other viruses.

A Legacy of Mismanagement Led Americans To Mistrust Their Tap Water

09.22.2020 08:50 AM

About 96% of residents in Martin County, Kentucky relies on bottled water and only 56% uses tap water for cooking, a result of years of mismanagement.

Japanese Supercomputer Deemed Face Shields Ineffective at Trapping Aerosols

09.22.2020 08:20 AM

The world's fastest supercomputer casts doubt on the effectiveness of face shields in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused COVID-19.

Scientists Find Biomarker of Degenerative Diseases in the Eye

09.22.2020 08:10 AM

A new study reports finding a well-known biomarker - associated with early diagnosis of a range of degenerative diseases - in the human eye.

New Microendoscopy Technique Can Record Images of Red Blood Cells Pixel by Pixel

09.22.2020 08:00 AM

Endoscopies have evolved from taking images of the esophagus, intestines, and organs, using bulky equipment to minimally-invasive procedures using precision lasers. A new endoscopy technique, however, involves an even smaller device, one that is measured in microns, with the ability to record pixel-by-pixel images of red blood cells.

Overcoming Separation Anxiety When Returning to Work

09.22.2020 00:05 AM

Going back to work may be freeing to others but for some, it could cause separation anxiety from the place that provided a safe environment during the past months.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Can Block Pain, Opening up Unexpected New Possibilities for Research Into Pain Relief Medication

09.21.2020 21:53 PM

By studying what causes the excitability of nerve cells to change, we can begin to unravel how chronic pain becomes established. This also allows us to design ways to mute this conversation to blunt or stop chronic pain.

Heart Health: Omega-3 in Fish Gives You a Healthy Heart

09.21.2020 09:10 AM

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for the heart, making eating fish worthy which outweighs its risks.

Exercising Rights to Vote Linked to Positive Mental Health

09.21.2020 09:00 AM

Now that the United States gets to decide its future through electing its leaders, with the right to suffrage, or voting, being one of the rights granted by the Constitution. However, aside from the human rights and civic duty involved, the very act of casting votes can also offer benefits to one's mental health.

Spider Venom Could Help Alleviate Pain Caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome

09.21.2020 08:10 AM

Chronic visceral pain is often a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal and bladder disorders. In a new study, scientists use a pain blocker derived from spider venom to treat chronic visceral pain.

WHO Endorses Protocol for Testing Herbal Medicines as COVID-19 Treatment

09.21.2020 07:40 AM

The WHO has endorsed testing African herbal medicines against coronavirus a month after Madagascar's president promoted a drink based on artemisia, known to cure malaria.

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