MEDICINE & HEALTH

Research on Biological Implications to Cultural Psychology Wins Theoretical Prize at SPSP

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.04.2020 06:31 AM

A new theoretical framework in understanding cultural differences is based on studying how the ground squirrels interact with each other.

Combining Diet Soda and Pasta Can Lead to Weight Gain

Diet Soda Alone, May Not Lead to Weight Gain, but Paired With Carbs Does

03.04.2020 06:31 AM

A new study recently found that it’s only when you one pairs the “common artificial sweetener sucralose with carb and not the sweetener alone” that the metabolism changes can result in metabolic syndrome.

Over 10,000 Uninsured Patients in Texas Seek Annual Dialysis

03.04.2020 06:17 AM

University of Texas Health Science Center's Julianna West and colleagues utilized the 2017 Texas Emergency Data Set to describe visits to the emergency department for hemodialysis among both the insured and uninsured adults.

Hereditary Breast Cancer Treatment Not Guideline-Concordant All the Time

03.04.2020 06:17 AM

Many women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and whose test results for a positive for an inherited genetic variation are getting cancer treatment that is not following present guidelines. This was according to a study published in early February in JAMA Oncology.

WHO: COVID-19 Can Still Be Stopped From Becoming a Pandemic

03.03.2020 19:30 PM

The World Health Organization still refuses to declare COVID-19 as pandemic despite its global spread soars by the hour. The reason may be with what will happen when we deploy the P-word.

Wildfire Smoke Can Still Affect Us in Unseen Ways

Wildfire Smoke Still Affects Us After Flames Are Extinguished

03.03.2020 08:42 AM

Exposure to wildfire smoke may alter our immune system and influence the world around us in ways we have yet to find out.

Poor Connections and Not Specific Brain Regions Cause Learning Difficulties, New Study Suggests

Learning Difficulties: Why Are They There?

03.03.2020 08:13 AM

According to a recent study, learning difficulties are mostly associated with poor connectivity and not on specific regions of the brain.

Brush Your Teeth Often to Lower Risk of Diabetes

03.03.2020 08:13 AM

Brushing the teeth thrice a day or even more is associated with an eight percent lower risk of acquiring diabetes, while the dental disease's presence is linked to a nine-percent increased risk, not to mention, many teeth (of about 15 or even more) missing, is linked to more than 20 percent increased risk.

Oral Health: A Window To Your Overall Health

03.02.2020 14:56 PM

Many people take their oral health for granted, avoiding flossing until it's time to see the dentist, only brushing for 10 seconds once a day, and so on. But, did you know that your oral health can act as a window into your physical health?

Coronavirus Outbreak Wreaks Havoc on Tech Industry

03.02.2020 00:13 AM

The outbreak has now affected not only people but also businesses like those in the tech industry. (Photo : Pixabay)Microsoft building EU The outbreak has now affected not only people but also businesses like those in the tech industry.

7 Ways Traveling Can Be Good to Your Mental Health

7 Ways Traveling Can Be Good For Your Mental Health

03.02.2020 00:13 AM

Traveling is not only fun but it is also beneficial to our mental health, hence, the so many #TravelGoals we see in various social media platforms.

Coronavirus: Washington State confirms First Death in the US

Coronavirus: First Confirmed Death in the US

03.01.2020 01:21 AM

Washington State has announced on Saturday three new cases of the virus including the person who died in King County.

Panic! Nope, Don’t Go Loco: Coronavirus Far Less Deadly Than Flu

Don't Panic! Coronavirus Far Less Deadly Than Influenza

02.29.2020 09:57 AM

The government and media have been sensationalizing the issue of coronavirus, but statistics say otherwise.

Soon this antibiotics will no loner be as effective than before

AI’s New Antibiotics Discovery: Will it Really Save a Person’s Life?

02.29.2020 09:42 AM

AI researchers have discovered how to determine brand-new antibiotic types by training a neural network to predict which molecules will have properties that are bacteria-killing.

Electrolytic Sports Drinks: Are They a Myth?

02.29.2020 09:39 AM

Workout buff, ultramarathoners, and other endurance runners should take note of what boosts performance; apparently, it's not an electrolyte sports drink.