MEDICINE & HEALTH

The Science Behind Aging

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.23.2019 10:29 AM

The quest for eternal youth is the driving force behind many pop stories and legends. For some, immortality was more than fiction, so they decided to search for it during their lives. However, the pursuits of alchemists were in vain as we have no elixir of life at our disposal. Not that we are aware of, that is.

Walking May Help Identify The Type of Dementia On Patients

09.21.2019 12:48 PM

A new study suggests that if only people looked closer on a patient’s walking patterns, it will reveal the type of dementia that they have.

This Anti-baldness Hat Is Powered by the User’s Movements

09.21.2019 12:24 PM

The hat is for the viewers but the device alone works very gently for the user. (Photo : Sam Million-Weaver from the University of Wisconsin-Madison) Baldness is no doubt something no one wants to have, whether for health or aesthetic reasons.

Daughter’s Fertility Rests On Mother’s Smoking During Pregnancy

09.21.2019 12:15 PM

Smoking during pregnancy is at is bad for the health of both the mother and the baby; however, a new study shows that the daughter’s fertility in the future may be greatly affected by this unwanted practice too.

Chocolate and MSG Could Trigger Migraine

09.21.2019 07:01 AM

Among the triggers that Dr. Regina Macalintal-Canlas pointed out is the consumption of too much monosodium glutamate or MSG and chocolate.

Sushi: Healthy or Not so Healthy? Dietitian Explains

09.21.2019 07:01 AM

Rebeka Blakely, RDN, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert for the Vitamin Shoppe, explains the nutritional value of sushi.

Were Neanderthals Wiped Out by What We Now Consider Childhood Illnesses?

09.21.2019 07:00 AM

The demise of ancient man has always been a mystery, but scientists now believe they may know what happened.

New Protein Hydrogel to Be the First Biocompatible Thermo-Responsive Drug Delivery Aid

09.20.2019 08:38 AM

The drug delivery system could be retained in the body for up to two weeks, allowing for sustained release of drugs where needed.

Doctor Pinpoints Most Effective DIet

09.20.2019 08:33 AM

According to a team of researchers, taking on particular diets that focus on one nutrient source may not be the most effective advice.

New Way of Treating Cancer Uses Tiny Bubbles

09.20.2019 08:33 AM

New research suggests that healthy cells in the human body release nano-sized bubbles that could serve as a channel to transfer genetic material.

5 Scientific Things We Were Taught as Children That Simply Are Not True... Anymore

09.20.2019 08:17 AM

Scientific discoveries from over the last couple decades have drastically changed the curriculum. (Photo : VectorStock) Anyone who graduated high school around the turn of the century, or even 10 years there after, probably wouldn't recognize the information found in today's text books.

No To Menthol Cigarette: New York City Legislation May Make This Happen

09.18.2019 09:41 AM

The members of the city council of New York are thinking about turning the proposal to ban the sales of menthol cigarettes in the city into a law.

Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Caused by Copper In The Brain

09.18.2019 09:40 AM

A study is looking into the link between Alzheimer’s Disease to copper and whether or not it causes people to suffer from such degenerative disease.

Antibiotics May Develop Heart Risks For Patients

09.17.2019 09:03 AM

Scientists have recently shown the link between a commonly prescribed antibiotic and two types of heart problems.

Corpses Continue Moving for More Than a Year After Death, Says Forensic Scientists

09.17.2019 08:45 AM

New research shows that decomposing bodies move around significantly. (Photo : Credit: Deen Channel) Researchers at the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research, or AFTER, studied deceased specimens for 17 months using time-lapse cameras.

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