MEDICINE & HEALTH

WHO Says Burnout is Now a Syndrome

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.17.2019 09:17 AM

In the organization's new edition of the write-up, burnout was upgraded into a syndrome. (Photo : Gerd Altmann) Working hard has been one of the many practices in career advancement.

Japan's New Drugs May Help Cure Breast Cancer

07.17.2019 08:19 AM

An Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) are showing potential signs of overcoming breast cancer and could replace chemotherapy as a curing option.

Food Recycling: How Do You Do It With Little Space

07.16.2019 11:17 AM

Food recycling has always been known to be a helpful process to reduce the waste people produce, but how does one do it when they have limited space in their modern homes?

Study into Fungal Infection Shows Genetic Susceptibility in Hmong

07.16.2019 10:21 AM

Researchers discovered that Asians included those with a disappropriate danger of developing blastomycosis infections relative to other groups in the U.S. and they ruled out recreation and gardening practices

Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Winning Against Several Diseases

07.16.2019 09:42 AM

Experts say that the sunlight has many benefits and could actually save lives. (Photo : Avi Chomotovski ) Vanity has been the main reason why many try to shade themselves from sunlight.

Cockroaches May Be Becoming Invincible

07.16.2019 09:18 AM

Anyone who is afraid of the creepy crawlies must squirm at the thought that it may be impossible to kill them in the future.

Space Radiation May Be Causing Astronaut Deaths

07.16.2019 09:15 AM

Exposure to radiation can cause serious medical concerns among astronauts, but is it causing their deaths?

PhD Student at MIT Hopes to Revolutionize Insulin Administration

07.16.2019 09:11 AM

One in 11 people have diabetes, and so the potential reach of Volpatti’s research is massive. A student who is currently attaining her Ph. D. in chemical engineering, Lisa Volpatti is researching avenues for an automatic, self-administering insulin treatment that individuals with diabetes could take once each day.

Smartphone Usage Amongst Children Must Be Monitored, Says Expert

07.16.2019 08:33 AM

Some children as young as 13 years old are being treated for digital technology addiction. Countless hours spent communicating with friends on Snapchat and Instagram may be as dangerously addictive for teenagers and children as drugs and alcohol, and needs to be treated just the same, school administrators and teachers were warned at an education conference in London.

Hospital Infections Rampant And It’s Not What You Think

07.16.2019 08:30 AM

Medical devices are often seen as the source of the infection, but people always ask how patients develop hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Social Media could Keep Depression and Anxiety at Bay

07.15.2019 08:58 AM

Research from Michigan State University has revealed that regular use of social media can improve mental health among the adult age group.

Research Suggests That Sleeping in a Cold Room Lowers Stress and May Help You Lose Weight

07.15.2019 08:40 AM

A cold room encourages a more restful sleep. If you and your partner are one of the thousands of couples out there who battle daily over the number on the thermostat, listen up - whoever likes it colder at night may now have some science to lend a helping hand to their side of the argument.

After concussion, biomarkers in the blood may help predict recovery time

07.15.2019 08:26 AM

A study of high school and college football players suggests that biomarkers in the blood may have potential use in identifying which players are more likely to need a longer recovery time after concussion

C. difficile Persists on Surgical Gowns, Stainless Steels and Resists Hospital Disinfectant

07.13.2019 06:39 AM

This pathogen commonly affects older adults in hospitals and long-term care facilities Even after they are treated with the recommended disinfectant, surgical gowns and stainless steel remained contaminated with the pathogen Clostridium difficile.

Researchers Discover New Potential Target in Brain Cancer

07.12.2019 12:07 PM

The team discovered that inhibiting ID1 slows the progression of tumors in glioblastoma, breast adenocarcinoma, and melanoma. In human tissue, researchers found that the protein caused cells to be more resistant to chemotherapy treatment in glioblastoma