Tag: Health
Protecting Water Sources from Wooden Satellites and Pollution: A Baseball’s Mud Bath Solution
Happy Monday, readers! I'm here to share some fascinating science news with you. Let's start with the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which recently...
Healing Effects of Nature: Satellite Technology Reveals the Power of Nature
Nature has a powerful impact on our mental health and overall well-being, as studies have shown. However, as our cities continue to expand, green...
Nature’s Healing Power: How Sight Influences Recovery Rate – Expert Insights
Forest bathing, a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, has been shown to have significant health benefits. But could this practice be brought...
Experts Consider Banning Ineffective Cold and Flu Remedies in US
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has raised concerns about the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine, a key ingredient found in popular...
Evolutionary Study Suggests Humans’ Big Brains Not Cause of Difficult Childbirth
Difficult births are not unique to humans, as a recent study on chimpanzee pelvic bones has revealed. This analysis suggests that complicated births may...
Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu for Mammal Infection: CDC Study Findings
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been making headlines this year, with nearly 50 cases reported in the U.S. so far. While the virus...
Reconsidering the Role of Weight in Health: Exploring the Real Issue
In this episode of “Health Equity Heroes,” we delve into the complex issue of weight and its impact on health. According to data from...
Unveiling the Mystery: Consciousness and Brain Electric Fields
The study of neurons, the basic building blocks of our brains, is a central focus in modern neuroscience. These tiny cells communicate through electrical...
Australia to Implement Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is taking a bold step in addressing the concerns surrounding children's safety on social media platforms by implementing a ban for children under...
How Misinformation Spreads: Insights from Epidemiology
Misinformation is a growing concern in today's society, with many people struggling to discern what is true or false. The spread of misinformation has...
Trump Administration’s Multi-Angled Attack on Health Care
Former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is expected to bring significant changes to the nation's public health insurance programs, increasing...
LED Light Therapy Device Approved by FDA for Treating Vision Loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new light therapy device for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMR), a leading cause of...
Coping with Election Grief: Strategies for Managing Emotions
The recent election has stirred up a range of emotions in many people, with grief being a prominent one. This grief is not just...
Global Dangers: The Importance of Scientific Brainstorming
In 1958, scientists from Russia and the West came together in Geneva to discuss monitoring a proposed ban on nuclear testing. This collaboration was...
Understanding How Vampire Bats Use Blood for Energy: Treadmill Study
Vampire bats have been the subject of a recent study where they were put on a treadmill to understand how they use blood for...
Garmin Fenix 7 Running Watch: Lowest Price Ever – Top-Rated Option
Amazon is currently offering a great deal on the Garmin Fenix 7 smartwatch, with a discount of $226, bringing the price down to $423.70....
Genes Tied to Metabolism Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Beyond BRCA.
A recent study has uncovered 80 genes that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer, with 70 of these genes previously unknown to...
Uncovering the 3 Neurons Behind Food Consumption Drive
A recent study has uncovered a simple brain circuit in mice that controls appetite, consisting of three types of neurons. These neurons work together...
Protecting Children’s Health: Why Climate Action Is Crucial on November 5th
The upcoming presidential election in 2024 will have a significant impact on the environment and the health of our children. The two candidates, former...
Why Hangovers Get Worse as You Get Older: Causes and Solutions
Many people have noticed that as they get older, their hangovers seem to get worse. The pounding headache, upset stomach, and general malaise that...
Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Children: A Concerning Trend
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a common belief that children are at minimal risk from the disease, leading to...
Improving Equity in Health: Insights from Health Experts
The journey towards health equity is a continuous one, filled with challenges and triumphs. As highlighted by health experts in a recent editorial report,...
Global Impact: Number of Lives Saved by Vaccines Worldwide
Every week, Kiden Josephine Francis Laja, a community health worker in South Sudan, embarks on a journey to educate her community about vaccines and...
Improving Rural Health Care Through Innovations
On a cold winter evening five years ago, a young woman with a newborn baby arrived at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in rural Minnesota....
Heart Rate: Daily and Lifetime Average Beats
The heart is a remarkable organ that works tirelessly to keep us alive. It pumps oxygenated blood throughout our bodies, adjusting its speed based...
Electric School Buses: A Sustainable Solution for Climate and Health Benefits
In 1925, a Ford dealer named Albert Luce in Georgia came up with the idea of attaching a wooden coach to a Model T...
Poppy Seed Tea Risks and Morphine Overdose: What You Need to Know
Poppy seeds have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. What may seem like an innocent addition to baked goods or tea can...
Can Parasitic Worms Transmit Viruses and Cause Diseases?
Parasitic worms, also known as nematodes, are a common cause of infection in humans worldwide, leading to symptoms like pain, swelling, and even blindness....
Exploring the Limits of Human Longevity: Has it Reached its Peak?
For most of the 20th century, each decade saw an increase of about three years in the average lifespan of people in developed countries....
Polio Outbreak in Gaza: Updates on Vaccination Campaign
The first round of a global effort to vaccinate children in the Gaza Strip against polio concluded in mid-September, with almost 560,000 kids receiving...