MEDICINE & HEALTH

How Safe Is Getting a Massage This Pandemic? Here's What Experts Have to Say

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.27.2020 21:25 PM

The CDC has released guidelines on how to stay as safe as possible as we go about our everyday life. Unfortunately, getting a massage is not included in their list, but that does not mean it is not safe. Experts try to weigh in on the risks of COVID-19 in getting those knots massaged out.

Understanding Thriving Gut Microbiomes

08.27.2020 09:59 AM

This microbial composition of your gut is highly influenced by varying factors that are particular to you such as diet, age, lifestyle, ethnicity, and general health, among others which together constitute your wellness. Right from birth there is an onset of colonization of your digestive tract by microorganisms. These microorganisms are from the mother’s vagina, feces, skin, and breast milk among other things.

5 Natural Remedies to Help Beat Insomnia

08.27.2020 09:10 AM

Not everyone with insomnia would want to take medication for their sleeping problems. Here are some natural remedies that can help with better sleep quality to beat insomnia.

Mount Everest Success Doubles, Death Rate Steady For 30 Years

08.27.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reports that the success rates for mountaineers climbing Mount Everest have doubled in the last thirty years. Meanwhile, death rates remained relatively steady over the same period.

Gene Therapy in Dogs Shows Progress for Krabbe Disease Treatment

08.27.2020 08:40 AM

An effective gene therapy for Krabbe disease treatment in dogs might lead to a potential approach for the same disease in human children, a new study suggests.

Would You Swap Bodies with a Friend?

08.27.2020 08:30 AM

A team of Swedish researchers conducted a body swapping experiment to see how people's perception of self could change. They observed that body swapping with a friend could cause people to have impaired memory about themselves.

Sleeping in Space: Microgravity Changes the Sleep Structure of Astronauts in Space

08.27.2020 08:10 AM

Astronauts in Mir space station found that they have shorter sleep duration, and more wakefulness while they are in microgravity, which proves that it is hard to have good night's sleep while on space.

66-Year-Old Woman Cured of HIV Without Medical Treatment

08.27.2020 00:13 AM

A woman infected with HIV/AIDs in 1992 may be the first person to be cured of the disease without any bone marrow transplant or even medications.

5 Ways COVID-19 Has Affected the Food Industry

08.26.2020 21:39 PM

Here are some ways that the pandemic has affected the supply chain of food around the world. When the world was on lockdown, supermarkets have run empty due to high demand.

Analysis of 24,000 Dreams Suggests That They Are a Continuation of Real-Life Events

08.26.2020 08:10 AM

New research that examined 24,000 dreams supports what most sleep scientists suggest as a continuation hypothesis of dreams. Does this mean that Sigmund Freud has been right all along?

Virtual Imaging Trials Adapted for COVID-19 Imaging

08.26.2020 08:10 AM

A new study establishes virtual imaging trials as a guide for effectively assessing and optimizing computerized tomography (CT) and radiography analysis tools to be used against the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Neurologists Are Treating Alzheimer's Disease by Sending Electrical Currents Deep in the Brain

08.26.2020 08:00 AM

After receiving a grant of $1.5 million from US philanthropists, including Bill Gates, neurologists from Imperial College London and UK Dementia Research Institute will be testing their new technology in which they will fire electric currents deep in the brain of those with Alzheimer's disease to try to cure dementia.

Understanding the Psychology of Relationships During the Pandemic

08.26.2020 08:00 AM

Healthy relationships are essential to our well-being but are facing a lot of challenges during the pandemic such as physical distancing. Several experts explain the psychology of our relationships, social networks, and coping with the current pandemic.

Short Nap vs Long Nap, What's Better?

08.26.2020 07:00 AM

Taking naps is a part of several cultures around the world and is considered a healthy habit. However, several studies reveal the health risks of naps for longer than one hour.

Africa Is Now Polio-Free! A Momentous Milestone After Decades-Long Efforts

08.25.2020 21:36 PM

In a historic announcement by the Africa Regional Certification Commission during a World Health Organization (WHO) event has declared Africa free from wild polio, with the continent's last case recorded four years ago in Nigeria.

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