MEDICINE & HEALTH

Study of the Brain Revealed the Mathematics of Identifying Objects

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.29.2019 15:28 PM

Research shows that human brains are wondrously adept at generalizing from one modality such as vision to another such as touch

Manuka Honey May Provide a Breakthrough Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Infections

05.29.2019 15:26 PM

The results revealed that it was effective in killing antimicrobial resistant bacteria by 39 percent compared to 29 percent for antibiotics while improving the activity of some antibiotics that were unable to function effectively by themselves, honey and antibiotics combined killed 90 percent of the bacteria tested

Cannabis-infused Capsules Could be the Best Thing Since Aspirin

05.29.2019 11:09 AM

A vaginal suppository that relaxes the muscles and thus relieves menstrual cramps. The pharmaceutical industry is sometimes referred to as a large, legal drug ring.

Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure and Risk of Electrical Disturbances in the Heart

05.29.2019 08:39 AM

Study discovered a statistically significant 4 to 5 mmHg increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants who consumed the energy drinks

Study Says Flavored Vape is Damaging to Cardiovascular Cells

05.28.2019 16:50 PM

E-cigarette flavors can harm the cells that line blood vessels and perhaps cause heart problems with prolonged use.

Anxiety Sufferers May Experience Frequent Pollen Allergies, Study Says

05.28.2019 16:39 PM

For the first time, researchers were now able to reveal a link with seasonal allergies A Director of the University Center for Health Sciences at University Hospital Augsburg (UNIKA-T) and Professor of Environmental Medicine at TUM, Claudia Traidi-Hoffman, along with some scientists, have interviewed over 1,700 people from the Augsburg area of Germany about their allergies.

Burnout is an Official Medical Diagnosis, Says WHO

05.28.2019 13:02 PM

The World Health Organization has attached symptoms to what many call being “burnout”. Most of us have experienced a feeling of extreme work stress; a feeling of just being burnout.

The Study of Stem Cell Determines Most Harmful Vape Liquids

05.28.2019 10:46 AM

Exposure to flavored e-liquids damages the endothelial cells, the thin layer of cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels and play an essential role in heart and cardiovascular health

New Compound Antibiotic-resistant Superbugs Killer Discovered

05.28.2019 10:39 AM

A new compound which visualizes and kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL).

Huntington's Protein Travel Through Rhes Protein-Initiated Nanotubes

05.27.2019 13:58 PM

Scientists discover the mechanism on how Huntington's disease destroys brain cells Scripps Research scientists discovered a toxic protein connected to Huntington's disease that can freely move from neurons through a nanotube tunnel constructed by a Rhes protein.

Human Immune System Initiates Due to Bacteria in Fermented Food

05.27.2019 13:51 PM

HCA receptors in apes and humans signal the immune system Researchers from the University of Leipzig discovered a receptor in humans and great apes that detect metabolites from bacteria commonly found in fermented foods that also stimulates the movement of immune cells.

New Antibiotic-Free Treatment of Wounds Discovered Through Electric Field-Based Dressing

05.27.2019 13:50 PM

Scientists develop a new method of treating wound infections Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have developed a method of using electricty to fight against bacterial infections.

Gold Could Be the Key to Making Gene Therapy for HIV, Blood Disorders More Practical

05.27.2019 13:49 PM

It is the first time scientists used a gold nanoparticle loaded with CRISPR to edit genes in a rare but powerful subset of blood stem cells, the source of all blood cells

Chick-fil-A’s AI Can Spot Signs of Foodborne Illness from Social Media Posts with 78% Accuracy

05.27.2019 12:31 PM

The fast food franchise is using algorithms for food safety issues. Chick-fil-A might not be the first company that you would expect to see Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in action, but the fast food franchise is using algorithms for food safety issues.

The DNA Diet: How Knowing Your Genes Can Help You Fit into Your Jeans

05.27.2019 11:56 AM

There is a significant interaction between your diet and your genes. Most people have a basic understanding of genetics. The genetics are inherited from your parents and their DNA are combined to create your genetic makeup.

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