MEDICINE & HEALTH

Scientists Develop Injectable Hydrogels to Boost Vaccine Efficacy

Scientists Develop Injectable Hydrogels to Boost Vaccine Efficacy

Researchers from Stanford University develop injectable hydrogels to prolong the release of vaccines in the body and boost the immune system. Mayo Clinic researchers also developed another type of injectable hydrogels for injuries involving blood vessels.

10 Things Chess Does To Your Brain

Chess is one of the games that can boost brain health and has become more popular today due to quarantines brought by the pandemic crisis.
Science Versus Politics: How Toronto and New York Faced a Global Pandemic

Science Versus Politics: How Toronto and New York Faced a Global Pandemic

Like the rest of the world, Canada has been struck hard with COVID-19. It's created a detrimental impact on health and the economy. For months, most of the country has been in lockdown, breaking unemployment records and facing a health crisis that has affected people of all ages and from all socioeconomic brackets - and one that continues to linger.
Poor Sleep Quality May Be Responsible for Weight Gain

Poor Sleep Quality May Be Responsible for Weight Gain

Scientists link weight gain to poor sleep quality in a new study where people used trackers for up to two years. The study adds more evidence of the health risks associated with poor sleep quality.
Social Media Addiction and Ways to Counter It

Reward Systems: Why Social Media Is So Addicting

Social media addiction has become more rampant these days especially with the quarantines and lockdowns when almost everyone is using their phones or gadgets. What can we do about it?
Signs of an Unhealthy Gut (And Effective Solutions to Treating It)

Signs of an Unhealthy Gut (And Effective Solutions to Treating It)

When you think about an unhealthy gut, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are, you thought about common symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. While accurate, these aren't the only red flags. Known to medical and science experts alike as the "second brain," the gut plays a vital role in overall health and wellness. From digestion to the immune system, when the stomach is unhealthy, everything goes haywire.
Coconut Oil

Examining the Anticancer Properties of Coconut Oils

Coconut oil has a long history of use in medicine and healthcare, especially in regions of the Asian continent where its trees are abundant. Now, scientific studies are supporting the potential of coconut oil as an anticancer agent.

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