MEDICINE & HEALTH

New Magnetic Material May Improve MRI Quality

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.18.2019 09:53 AM

A new magnetic material made of copper and plastic may amplify the imaging capabilities of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.

Where Microplastics in the Human Body Come From

07.18.2019 09:35 AM

Scientists found out that fecal samples from eight people have microplastics in it. (Photo: Dantor)Microplastic sperules in toothpaste, about 30 µm in diameter.

Read The Label: How Nutrition Labels Can Save Lives

07.18.2019 09:29 AM

People often buy their groceries based on what they have grown accustomed to they barely read the label.

The Truth About Sugar Substitutes and Obesity

07.18.2019 09:25 AM

The rising numbers of diabetes and obesity cases could be credited to "added sugars" which actually only add sweetness or flavor but only very little nutritional value.

Crop Breeding Speed Heightened To Feed The Future

07.18.2019 08:53 AM

Genetic improvements in plants have always been controversial, but scientists remain stern that it is the only way to feed the future generations to come.

Dozing Off In Front of the TV could Cause Weight Gain

07.17.2019 10:03 AM

Preliminary research suggests that dozing off while watching late-night TV can lead to weight gain, or in some cases, obesity.

Dengue Cases Rise in Asian Countries

07.17.2019 09:58 AM

During this time of the year, most Asian countries are experiencing extremely high numbers of dengue cases because of the rainy season.

WHO Says Burnout is Now a Syndrome

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.