MEDICINE & HEALTH

Studies show that women are diagnosed years later than men for same diseases

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.26.2019 07:43 AM

The study of 6.9 million people found that the same conditions were recognized in men when they were about four years younger than the age at which women were diagnosed.

Aspirin to fight an expensive global killer infection

03.25.2019 20:44 PM

Centenary Institute in Sydney has found a brand new target for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis; our scientists have uncovered that the tuberculosis bacterium hijacks platelets from the body's blood clotting system to weaken our immune systems

Smart speaker technology harnessed for hospital medical treatments

03.25.2019 20:39 PM

Smart speakers that are customarily used in your living room can be programmed to act as an aid to physicians in hospital operating rooms, according to new research presented today at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Traffic control of cells

03.25.2019 13:32 PM

Cells in the human body can display remarkable differences in their behavior depending on the mechanical properties of the tissue surrounding them.

How the 'good feeling' can influence the purchase of sustainable chocolate

03.25.2019 10:02 AM

Göttingen agricultural economists study the effect of the 'warm glow of giving' More and more products carry ethical labels such as fair-trade or organic, which consumers usually view positively.

Why moisturizing your skin is important

03.24.2019 11:41 AM

It may not be a big deal for some but there are reasons you must moisturize your skin On top of everything else you need to do in the morning, moisturizing your skin can feel like another chore - so why do it? As it turns out, moisturizing doesn't just feel great, it can help keep your skin clear, smooth, and wrinkle-free in the future.

Rewiring eye-brain connection may restore vision for stroke victims

03.24.2019 11:41 AM

Many people who have a stroke also experience vision impairment as a result. New groundbreaking research looks at the mechanisms that play a role in this damage and shows that it may be reversible.

Nanotechnology: Speeding Up the Healing Process

03.23.2019 12:48 PM

Nanotech-infused bandages could potentially heal you faster. Egyptian researchers have developed a bandage infused with nanoparticles for the treatment of wounds using the anti-epilepsy drug Phenytoin, known for its capacity to treat skin injuries.

Scientists are Criticizing the Science of EPA’s Clean Air Standards

03.23.2019 12:46 PM

CASAC is recommending a full overhaul of the EPA's scientific-based clean air standards. Today's cleaner air is mostly thanks to science-based air pollution standards.

GoFundMe Bans Anti-Vaxxers Who Raise Money to Spread Misinformation

03.23.2019 12:44 PM

Activists have raised more than $170,000 for their anti-science message. Anti-vaxxers have long used GoFundMe to raise money to spread their dangerous message-but now the site is cutting them off, The Daily Beast has learned.

High-potency cannabis raises the risk of psychosis

03.23.2019 11:13 AM

Daily use of cannabis, particularly high potency cannabis, is associated with higher rates of psychosis, new research shows.

Hot Tea May Causes Esophageal Cancer

03.23.2019 08:12 AM

According to the recent studies conducted, regular drinking of hot tea could lead to esophageal cancer.

Tuberculosis Eradication by 2045

03.23.2019 08:10 AM

Experts have declared that they are looking at the eradication of the dreaded Tuberculosis by year 2045. Nobody has to die of it again.

Instagram will block anti-vaxxer hastags to help stop the spread of medical fake news

03.22.2019 15:10 PM

Instagram will block anti-vaxx hashtags in an ongoing attempt to crack down on medical misinformation being shared on the social-media site

The controversial 'Abortion Reversal' regimen is put to the test

03.22.2019 15:09 PM

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says suggestions that a medical abortion can be reversed after more than an hour has passed aren't supported by scientific evidence.