MEDICINE & HEALTH

Red Meat and White Meat Affect the Body the Same, Says Research

Eating white meat will have the same effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef. The red meat or white meat debate is a draw. The long-held belief that eating white meat is less harmful to your heart may still hold true, because there may be other effects from eating red meat that contributes to cardiovascular disease, said the University of California, San Francisco researchers.

Brighter Prospects for Treating Blindness

Scientists use stem cell therapy, optogenetic therapy, and retinal prostheses to restore vision during the later stages of retinal degeneration

Spotting Skin Cancer Before It Gets Too Serious

The results of the study demonstrate that UV skin damage visuals can cause viewers to feel fear, which then made these people more likely to participate in positive sun-safe behaviors such as wearing sunscreen or protective clothing

Is Self-care Selfish?

Self-care is not a selfish act for it helps us deal with the different situations we experience. This is about knowing what we need to do for us to take care of ourselves and eventually be able to take care of others.

Facial Recognition and Machine Learning Improve ICU Patient Safety

Japanese scientists detail their research regarding a new detection tool in patient safety Japanese scientists developed an automated system that used facial recognition technology in predicting unsafe behavior of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) with moderate (75% accuracy).

Using Microwaves Stimulated Nanoparticles to Combat Cancer

The first time researchers have revealed that the nanoparticles can be effectively activated by microwaves for cancer cell destruction, potentially opening new doors to treatment for patients fighting the disease

Potential Horrors of Cosmetic Surgery

The ever-popular cosmetic surgery can be a life risking procedure. Plastic surgery is the world's most popular medical procedure. People of all ethnicities and from all walks of life go under the knife for aesthetically enhancing modifications.

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