MEDICINE & HEALTH

Vampire Facial: Two People Contracted HIV at New Mexico Spa

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.03.2019 10:08 AM

The state health department is now offering HIV testing for the former clients of the now-closed spa

Living Alone Linked to Common Mental Disorders

05.03.2019 09:55 AM

A new study concludes that there is a link between living alone and CMDs. They also find that it affects all age groups and sexes and that primarily, loneliness is the driver.

Antidote to the Most Venomous Creature on Earth Discovered

05.03.2019 08:00 AM

Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered an antidote to the deadly sting delivered by the most venomous creature on earth -- the Australian box jellyfish.

Prolonged Exposure to Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation Increased the Risk of Hypertension

05.03.2019 07:55 AM

The hypertension incidence among the workers in the study was higher than that among Japanese survivors of the atomic bomb at the end of World War II, but lower than the risk estimated for cleanup workers following the Chernobyl nuclear accident

Gastric Glands Serve as Habitat for Pathogens

05.03.2019 07:50 AM

Bacteria can thrive in some hostile stomach environment Researchers from Stanford University scrutinized how Helicobacter pylori has the capacity to survive in the hostile stomach environment.

A Website’s Soothing Power of Decreasing Suicidal Thoughts

05.02.2019 16:30 PM

The site exposes visitors to dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), a form of psychotherapy that combines behavioral science and Buddhist principles on mindfulness and acceptance

New Study Shows 15,000 Cancer Cases Derives From Chemicals Found in California Tap Water

05.02.2019 16:25 PM

A new study finds that the tap water in California will increase the risk of cancer if consumed over the course of a lifetime

WHO Issues New Guideline on Screen Time Restrictions for Children

05.02.2019 11:41 AM

The World Health Organization has issued its first ever restriction guidelines for screen time for children.

137 Million American Adults Suffered Medical Financial Hardship in 2015-2017

05.02.2019 11:18 AM

More than 100 million people in the United States experience medical financial hardship According to the researchers from American Cancer Society, a new study finds medical financial hardship is common among people in the United States with more than half reporting problems with affordability, stress, or delaying care because of cost.

New Ways of Reducing Depression and Anxiety in Dementia Caregivers

05.02.2019 09:16 AM

Caregivers who learned the skills had less depression, better self-reported physical health, more feelings of happiness and other positive emotions than the control group

MIT and Harvard Receive $4.5 Million Each for Marijuana Research from Former Student

05.02.2019 08:27 AM

Man gives a total of nine million dollars to his alma maters. A Manhattan-based investor has dropped nine million dollars to fund marijuana research at his alma maters-Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Water’s Weirdness Explained

05.02.2019 08:25 AM

What makes water so unique? Japan - In their 2018 study, researchers from the Department of Fundamental Engineering at the University of Tokyo tried to tease apart what makes water unique among liquids.

Digital Filtering Could Advance Chemical Measuring

05.02.2019 08:19 AM

Technology could help move novel drugs to clinical trials faster. Precise measurements are critical to the discovery, development and usage of medications.

Study Shows Skin Cells Can Create Embryo Stem Cells

05.02.2019 08:00 AM

Hebrew researchers discover how to create embryonic stem cells, not from sperm and egg cells Hebrew University (HU) of Jerusalem scientists discovered how to convert skin cells into early-stage embryos major stem cell types.

Newly Known Dangers of Snoring

05.02.2019 07:47 AM

Constant snoring can be a significant health risk For individuals who snore heavily, the recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in their upper airways.

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