MEDICINE & HEALTH

Human Cells Look Younger Than Chimp's Despite Sharing 99% of Genetic Code

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.20.2020 23:48 PM

A new study suggests that there could be a primitive explanation for human cells to age longer than chimpanzees which share 99% genetic code with humans.

Pancreatic Cancer: Taking Icons, Celebrities, and Thousands of Americans

09.20.2020 08:00 AM

Civil rights icon and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday, September 18, due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, sparking renewed public curiosity in the disease.

The Vagus Nerve, Relaxation & Modern Day Life

09.19.2020 10:26 AM

There seems to be something very wrong with our modern-day lifestyle. If we look at the state of the developed world's mental & physical health, statistics would suggest that we are rapidly becoming unhappier and more physically unhealthy year on year. Technological progress it would seem is making is depressed & anxious.

COVID-19: CDC Reverses Controversial Guidelines on Testing

09.19.2020 08:00 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reversed its controversial COVID-19 testing guidelines over the objections of scientists.

Are Legal Steroids Worth My Time?

09.18.2020 16:47 PM

With all the negative hype around illegal steroids, more and more people are turning to legal steroids. However, you might know that 'legal' alternatives to 'illegal' substances also have a bad rep of being cheap imitations or knock-offs.

4 Essential Frontline Nursing Roles Worth Considering

09.18.2020 13:29 PM

A career in nursing can be challenging but being a frontline nurse is one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs out there. By using your medical knowledge and skills to deliver essential care to patients, you can be confident that every day of your working life will be spent helping people.

Brucellosis Outbreak in China Traced Back to Biopharmaceutical Plant

09.18.2020 09:00 AM

The current brucellosis was traced back to a leak from a factory developing vaccines for livestock. However, China has a history of outbreaks associated with the bacterial disease since 2005.

Iodine Solution Can Kill Coronavirus in Less Than a Minute, Says Study

09.18.2020 08:50 AM

Samples of coronavirus were tested against three concentrations of iodine and 15 seconds later, the solution completely inactivated the virus.

Friends or Family: Who Makes Us Happier?

09.18.2020 08:20 AM

Friends and family that make up our closest relationships make up a significant part of our happiness. A study reveals the importance of activities done with friends, family, and kids, and how these affect our levels of happiness.

Moderna, Pfizer Reveal COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints

09.18.2020 08:00 AM

American drug companies Moderna and Pfizer have disclosed its secret blueprints in their respective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine trials in a move to gain the confidence of the clamoring public and scientific communities.

Parenting: Eating Disorders of Teens During the Pandemic

09.18.2020 07:40 AM

COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the mental and behavioral crisis and is associated with the increase in eating disorders among teens.

Scientists Develop Mini-Intestine Organoids to Mimic Multiple Intestinal Functions

09.17.2020 23:38 PM

Organoid technology have allowed scientists to grow 3D tissue structures similar to organs like the heart and lungs. This is the first time that researchers have developed mini-intestine organoids that carry out multiple intestinal functions due to its extended lifespan.

The Best Scientific Discoveries in 2020

09.17.2020 10:58 AM

Discoveries of 2020 are undoubtedly fascinating and mind-blowing, especially for individuals who rarely get interested in all recent innovations. While some of those events were of little importance for non-academic circumstances, others have ambitious consequences for all of us. If you only associate 2020 with a novel COVID-19 or deaths of celebrities, the academic world has much more to surprise you with.

Coconut Oil and Cardiovascular Health: What Do Studies Say?

09.17.2020 08:20 AM

Coconut oil has become increasingly popular for numerous health benefits, yet lack scientific evidence to support these claims. Singaporean researchers analyze several studies to determine how consumption of coconut oil affects cholesterol levels.

Personality Traits Can Now Be Predicted Using Smartphone Data

09.17.2020 08:00 AM

New research suggests that psychologists can accurately predict personality traits by 57% just by looking at how people use their smartphones.

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