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The mobile application will be able to detect tumors in the foreseeable future by the sound of the phone owner’s voice. Scientists are working on an artificial intelligence system capable of detecting the smallest changes in the voice apparatus.  American and British researchers are creating a mobile application that can diagnose various chronic health problems…

Neanderthal DNA may be associated with the formation of harmful habits in modern people like smoking and alcoholism. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Tartu in Estonia.  Back in 2010, the current winner of the Nobel Prize, Swede Svante Paabo, sequenced and analyzed the DNA of Neanderthals, taking genetic material from…

Rugby players are 15 times more likely to face fatal brain diseases like dementia. This is the conclusion reached by scientists from the University of Glasgow. The study demonstrated that the game of rugby is a deadly sport. Such athletes are 15 times more likely to develop incurable neurological disorders. Former International Rugby Union players…

A certain number of people of deeply advanced age retain an amazing sharpness of mind. And now scientists have found out how they do it.  Old age, unfortunately, is accompanied by the extinction of all body functions, including muscle strength and intelligence. However, in some people over the age of 80, it can be so…

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that artificial intelligence-based diagnostics help detect atrial fibrillation. To do this, the machine must be given to analyze the electrocardiogram data.  There are a huge number of people in the world who do not know about the presence of atrial fibrillation, which threatens the risk of stroke. That…

A new study has asked whether aluminum, which is part of some childhood vaccines, can cause childhood asthma. But even if this connection is detected, this component will not be removed from the vaccines.  Scientists from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia again wondered whether aluminum, which has been used as an additive to childhood vaccines…

Researchers from the USA have figured out how to achieve the greatest effect when taking pills. It turns out that a person’s posture while drinking medications is essential.  The speed of action of the pill consumed depends on whether we are sitting, standing or lying on our back. This conclusion was reached by scientists from…

Tiny particles of plastic penetrate into the cells of the lungs and liver, disrupting their metabolism. Scientists from the Middle Kingdom came to such a sad conclusion.  Scientists from China and Hong Kong have published the results of a study that proved another insidious ability of microplastics. These tiny particles of plastic, less than 5…

Alzheimer’s disease can start unnoticed. So, one of its signs — forgetfulness — is often attributed to fatigue and stress. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a condition in which the brain stops performing its functions. The disease causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Experts from the dementia charity Alzheimer’s Research…

Researchers have managed to genetically modify mosquitoes so that they are not able to spread malaria. This can affect the incidence rate of millions of people in different countries of the world. Malaria is a very dangerous disease that is spread by mosquito bites. Researchers at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Institute for Disease…

Postcovid syndrome has been associated with the possibility of developing autoimmune diseases. These include multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis One of the severe consequences of the coronavirus may be a compromised immune system, since its functionality will be disrupted due to the battles of white cells with infection. This was known before, but the long-term…

Chinese scientists from Shandong University have come to the paradoxical conclusion that a short sleep duration is a protective factor against senile dementia. Besides, people need to go to bed later.  A new study has shown that older people who prefer to go to bed early and sleep longer are more likely to experience senile…

With the help of a smartphone, you can determine the level of oxygen saturation of the blood and its reduction up to 70%. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of California at San Diego. During the coronavirus pandemic, the demand for pulse oximeters increased dramatically. Sometimes a person with a detected coronavirus…

Sugary drinks have long been associated with very negative health consequences. And now there is evidence that they affect cancer mortality rates.  All kinds of soda and store-bought juices contain a huge amount of sugar, and it leads to kidney damage, increased blood pressure, obesity and strokes. These drinks are especially dangerous for overweight children.…

Although our brains are divided into two halves, they are not at all ideally equal in size and shape. And a new study explains why.  Scientists from the Max Planck Institute in Germany have found out why there is no symmetry between the two hemispheres in the human brain. Some functions of our body are…

Even if future dads in childhood just inhale cigarette smoke because of their fathers, this already poses a threat to unborn children. Such babies subsequently suffer from asthma more often. Researchers from the University of Melbourne have found that a child’s risk of experiencing asthma is higher if his father himself breathed tobacco smoke as…

Experts of the World Health Organization believe that the coronavirus pandemic will end in the foreseeable future. This is due to the fact that the death rate from COVID-19 last week fell to the lowest since the beginning of the pandemic. Last week, the death rate from COVID-19 on our planet was the lowest since…

Taking aspirin increases cancer patients’ chances of survival. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the University of Cardiff in Wales.  The study showed that taking one of the most common over-the-counter medications in the world, aspirin, gives benefits to patients with tumors that outweigh the possible side effects. Direct evidence has been found…

Scientists have uncovered the mystery of what exactly daylight does to our brain. It is well known that changing the amount of daylight we receive can trigger seasonal affective disorder. A study in mice found that neurons residing in the suprachiasmatic nucleus coordinated with each other depending on the length of the daylight. Changes were…

Israeli scientists have identified for the first time important processes in nerve cells that are the same in all types of Parkinson’s disease. One of the difficulties in developing new methods of treating this ailment is the fact that the hereditary form of the disease is noted only in 15% of patients. Researchers from the…

Researchers have found a possible link between the frequency of strokes and pollutants released into the air from the pipes of oil refineries. The work was carried out by scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  A new study has shown that exposure to pollutants released into the atmosphere by oil refineries can increase…

A study on laboratory mice showed that high blood pressure is associated with bone loss and aging. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from Vanderbilt University.  Elevated blood pressure in young mice provoked a deterioration in the condition of bones, like what is observed in the process of the most common aging. The obtained…

Experts have found that dietary supplements with vitamin D are unlikely to prevent infection with COVID-19 or other respiratory infections. Even if the vitamin level in the blood of a person is low.  Two large-scale studies conducted at the height of the pandemic showed that dietary supplements with vitamin D are unlikely to provide additional…

It is difficult to imagine an insect that would cause more dislike than domestic cockroaches. But Japanese scientists have made them useful for people through the use of solar energy.  Researchers from the Land of the Rising Sun use solar energy to track environmental changes at the expense of cockroaches. These insects have a unique…

Children born from frozen embryos have an increased risk of tumors. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.  Embryo freezing procedure has gained huge popularity in recent years. With its help, many women postpone pregnancy and childbirth to a later date in order to focus on a career or…

The study showed that heart attacks in women can be treated using artificial intelligence. Heart attacks are considered the most common causes of death in developed countries, and women die from them more often than men.  It’s all about the symptoms, because in men, heart attacks are manifested by classic chest pains that spread to…

British researchers have proven that regular moderate or vigorous physical activity reduces the risk of heart failure. The experiments involved almost 95,000 people who wore electronic devices that track their level of involvement in sports.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries, so researchers are constantly looking for ways to reduce…

Israeli scientists have achieved the disappearance of brain tumors in laboratory mice when they discovered the source of their energy. Work on drugs for people will begin soon. In a study conducted by experts from Tel Aviv University, laboratory mice were rid of glioblastoma, the most deadly brain tumor. This happened after scientists were able…

Scientists from the University of Newcastle have developed a test with which it will be possible to predict the rate of appearance of age-related wrinkles. This smear determines whether the skin is aging ahead of time.  By the time deep wrinkles appear on the skin, as a rule, it is already too late to do…

Research has shown that cancer-fighting viruses can strengthen the body’s immune response. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Texas.  Can the virus help the body fight cancer and strengthen the immune system? A new study suggests that the body’s immunity against cancer can be enhanced with the help of so-called oncolytic…

Researchers have found that the simplest music test indicates the risk of age-related cognitive decline. And this pathology often precedes the development of senile dementia.  Scientists from Tel Aviv University recruited 50 patients from the inpatient rehabilitation department of one of the geriatric medical centers with an average age of 77 years, as well as…

Every second case of a fatal snake attack on a person occurs in India. At the same time, only 30% of victims of these attacks in rural areas get to doctors.  Almost half of all deaths in the world due to attacks by venomous snakes occur in India, but only 30% of victims of snake…

Including fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids in your diet helps prolong life, according to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. For 16 years, specialists monitored the health of 2,600 people whose age was 65 years or more. Attention was focused on the heart and blood vessels. It turned out…

The study showed that babies born during cyclones are more likely to be premature and have a weight deficit. This conclusion was reached by scientists from Australia. The birth of a child causes enough stress for his parents, and imagine if childbirth occurs during a cyclone. These natural phenomena are quite often observed in Australia,…

A bad habit causes even more damage to the heart than previously thought. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Copenhagen. For decades, researchers have known that smoking provokes blockage of the arteries, and this is a direct path to heart attacks and strokes. A study involving almost 4,000 people showed that…

High levels of “bad” cholesterol contribute to the formation of plaques in the arteries and heart and vascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. And no signs of it can be ignored. Peripheral artery disease sometimes causes pain in the legs, especially when walking. The pain can range from mild to severe and suddenly…

A study by scientists from the University of California at Berkeley showed that insomnia has an extremely negative effect on a person’s level of altruism. And due to lack of sleep, he will be much less likely to help others. Numerous scientific papers have long proved how harmful insomnia is not only for physical, but…

Scientists from the Australian University of Queensland have proved that more than 40% of pregnant women who sought help from counseling services were subjected to violence. And if women had barriers to abortions, this increased the risk of self-harm or self-harm. Even in Australia, there are still serious obstacles to abortion, despite the fact that…

According to the University of California Health in San Francisco, a “sudden” sign of leukemia may appear in the morning. Leukemia, also known as white blood or blood cancer, is a broad group of malignant blood diseases. Initially occurs in the bone marrow. Classic symptoms of leukemia: enlarged lymph nodes; decreased immunity, susceptibility to infections;…

It is possible to save the lives of 10 to 80 thousand people with a very simple solution, scientists from Griffith University in Australia and Oxford University in the UK reported. According to their joint study published in the British Medical Journal Open, reducing salt intake is the best way to prevent high blood pressure…

Almost 50% of deaths from malignant neoplasms worldwide are associated with preventable factors. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Washington. Millions of people die from tumors every year, and in almost 50% of cases, these deaths could be prevented because they are caused by lifestyle factors. In particular, cancer is provoked…

India is running out of vaccines against coronavirus, despite the fact that the country is a world leader in the production of such drugs. And because of this, other states that have ordered drugs in India may suffer. India is considered a world leader in the pharmaceutical industry, a huge number of medicines are produced…

Italian scientists have found out why a person freezes during a strong fear. The reason for this is the most powerful psychological stress affecting the control of the movements of the human body. It is well known that in case of severe fear or emotional stress, a person freezes and stops moving. It is also…

Although the set of bacteria in healthy and sick people is the same, microbes act differently. Researchers from the Center for Biomedical Systems of Luxembourg (LCSB) conducted a genetic analysis of DNA and RNA of bacteria in the intestinal ecosystem of healthy people and patients with type I diabetes. As a result, the possibility and…

Scientists from the UK, representing the Institute of Inflammation and Aging in Birmingham, found that vitamin D promotes rapid recovery after severe burns. In particular, experts concluded that vitamin D supplements accelerate the healing of the skin after burns, prevent the development of infections and scarring. During the year, British researchers observed a group of…

Clinical studies of a new device for the treatment of tumors are being conducted in China. With its help, holes are made in cancer cells, due to which malignant neoplasms die within a few seconds. Chinese doctors are conducting clinical trials of a new cancer treatment device that affects tumors with the help of electrical…

Colorectal cancer or colon cancer ranks third in the frequency of occurrence among all types of oncological diseases. Often, at the initial stage, patients ignore the alarming symptoms, and sometimes the disease manifests itself very atypically. The most common symptoms of colon cancer are blood in the stool, constipation, bloating, chronic fatigue, apathy and poor…

According to a new study by the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, people who often eat fruit are more likely to report better mental health and less likely to talk about symptoms of depression than those who do not. The researchers’ findings show that how often we eat fruits is more…

13 patients with colorectal cancer participated in the drug trial. All of them had a rare genetic mutation of the tumor — a deficiency of corrective repair. This means that cells are worse at correcting errors in DNA, which, in turn, increases the risk of developing cancer. 8 out of 13 patients also had Lynch…

British scientists from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience have identified a link between prolonged stay at home and severe depression. Specialists observed 164 patients with major depressive disorder. Using geolocation data, they found out how much time the patients spent at home. It turned out that older people with more pronounced symptoms left…

Australian scientists have concluded that chest pain during sports can indicate a heart attack. As reported by News.au, in particular, adult and elderly men are at risk of this. At the same time, it is noted that many people, even noticing chest pain, can ignore this dangerous symptom.  So, half of the men surveyed by…

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is widespread all over the world, and in developing countries there are more and more patients every year. Unpleasant symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux — heartburn, hiccups, vomiting, a feeling of acid in the mouth, acid belching, pain behind the sternum – seriously worsen the quality of life and negatively affect the…

Some people need constant vitamin D intake. This was told by Professor Suvi Virtanen from the Institute of Health and Social Welfare of Finland. Vitamin is very useful for people who spend little time outdoors and strongly cover their skin with clothes. “Vitamin D is also needed by dark-skinned people, children, young people, pregnant women…

It became known about a new possible cause of dementia. American scientists believe that the culprit of dementia may also be early menopause. The researchers analyzed the health of 153,291 women, whose average age is 60 years. It turned out that women who had menopause before the age of 40 were 35% more likely to…

American scientists have named a blood group that increases the risk of death from coronavirus. The results of the study conducted by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) are published in the scientific journal PLOS Genetics. As part of the study, more than 3,000 blood proteins were analyzed. Among them, those that increase the…

Researchers from the United States have concluded that regular physical activity helps to reduce the risk of thrombosis due to fatty liver disease. People suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are most susceptible to heart failure, strokes, thrombosis and cancer, wrote in the publication Hepatology. Currently, no drugs have been invented that would help…

American scientists in the course of research have discovered a unique molecule capable of suppressing the growth and metastasis of pancreatic cancer cells. It was named MMRi62. The results of the experiments are published in the publication Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. The uniqueness of MMRi62 is that it not only kills cancer cells and harmful proteins…

Scientists from Stanford University in the USA have discovered what is the cause of poor sleep in older people after 65 years. The results of the work were described in the journal Science. Experts have long known that sleep becomes more restless with age, and it is harder for old people to fall asleep, but…

The man went to the doctors complaining of breathing difficulties. It turned out that a tooth had grown in his nose.  The Briton came to the doctors and told them that he had been having difficulty breathing in his right nostril for several years. Initially, doctors diagnosed a curved nasal septum, but later performed an…

British doctors have called the new popular trend in TikTok a deadly Trend In particular, users decided to try an easy and quick way to tan, but experts reported that it could be dangerous for health. So TikTok has started to massively apply melanotan-2 nasal spray, which stimulates the synthesis of melanin and increases the…

Lisa Dove, a 47-year-old American from Chicago, has found a way to get rid of high blood pressure and stop suffering from type 2 diabetes. Her story was published by Fox news. Lisa said that after the birth of the second and third children, she began to eat a lot, especially sweets, to please herself.…

In some oncological diseases, the first symptoms appear at the earliest stages. But often they resemble the usual disorders of the body. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor, since earlier detection of the diagnosis will allow you to fight the disease more successfully. This was stated by the British doctor Sanjay Mehta. According…

Scientists from the Institute of Psychology at Heidelberg University in Germany have revealed at what age the brain is overtaken by irretrievable aging. Experts found out this by testing their hypothesis with a number of studies, their results are published in the journal Nature Human Behavior. Researchers have found that cognitive abilities are not related…

WHO estimates that 186 million people live with infertility. Low sperm motility, their inability to move effectively through a woman’s genital tract is a common cause of low male fertility.  Australian scientists from Monash University have found that high-frequency ultrasound can increase sperm motility, thereby increasing the chances of a couple to conceive. Researchers have…

Memory impairment in the elderly is usually associated with age-related changes in the body — with physiological changes in the central nervous system, symptoms of various brain diseases or other causes. Canadian scientists from the Rotman Research Institute in Baycrest decided to find out exactly how memory works in older people and what are its…

Scientists have found a plant that reduces blood sugar levels by 29 percent, and also significantly reduces cravings for sweets. We are talking about sylvester’s jimnem or forest jimnem – a woody shrub from the forests of India, Africa and Australia. Its leaves were used in ancient Indian medicine. According to the medical portal Verywell…

Scientists warn that the rapid advancement of the “omicron” variant practically guarantees that this is not the latest version of the coronavirus that worries the world. Experts do not specify what the following options will look like or how they will be able to affect the pandemic. However, according to them, there is no guarantee…

Cambridge researchers studied a group of more than 900 adults who had experienced a deterioration in brain function in the past few years. In a paper published in the British Journal of Nutrition, it is said that scientists have found out how exactly their diet choice coincided with the principles of the Mediterranean diet. They…

As new research shows, there is another “good news” in the fight against the Omicron coronavirus: key T cells really resist the ultra-infectious variants of COVID-19. Scientists who analyzed whether T cells are able to recognize and attack Omicron claim that the data obtained is positive news for the global fight against COVID. While Omicron…

Five main symptoms indicate liver problems that have arisen due to alcohol abuse at an early stage, the Medic Journal reports with reference to British experts.  Experts of the British charity organization British Never Trust note that every time the liver filters alcohol, some of its cells die. Despite the fact that the liver is…

Doctors Cancer Research UK: turmeric kills cancer cells thanks to antioxidants Curcumin, which is the active ingredient of turmeric, helps reduce the risk of cancer in humans and stops tumor growth, said doctors Cancer Research UK, a charity engaged in cancer research, writes Daily Express. According to doctors, there is a “superfood” that can kill…

Some people want to be vaccinated, but have a serious fear of injections. Dr. Ellie Cannon talked about how to solve this problem.  The fear of syringe needles or injections is quite common. Unfortunately, now there is such a rush with vaccination all over the world that specialists do not have enough time to help…

The specific flexibility of brain enzymes can be used in the treatment of diabetes. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Wisconsin Madison in the USA. Enzymes could become more effective in the treatment of diabetes, having specific flexibility and the ability to move between different forms. This study may improve the…

Proteins taken from the immune system of sharks can prevent COVID-19 and its variants like the Omicron strain from entering human cells. But this type of treatment may only be available by the beginning of the next mass outbreak.  Small proteins similar to antibodies found in the immune system of sharks can be natural killers…

Patients with blood tumors can benefit from a revolutionary drug based on anti-carcinogenic antibodies. They were found in a new drug, which is a kind of Trojan horse that helps patients with chemotherapy to overcome lymphoma. Thousands of patients with blood cancer may soon benefit from a drug based on anti-cancer antibodies, which some experts…

Studies show that a metabolic difference that lowers blood sugar levels a few hours after eating makes some people hungrier than others. Scientists have found that the “hungry” usually eat 312 calories a day and wait half an hour less between meals than the “full”, which leads to weight gain. This means that some people feel…

Nutritionists Kathy Kufal and Lonilli Freeman have listed the most effective vegetables for weight loss.  They reported this to the PopSugar portal. So, according to experts, vegetables are an obligatory component of proper nutrition and healthy weight loss. In order to extract the maximum amount of benefits from vegetable food, it is best to eat…

The more diligently we exercise, the better it is for chronic anxiety disorders. In this regard, sport is superior to drugs or psychotherapy.   Intense physical activity is much better at relieving chronic anxiety disorders than medications or psychotherapy. Swedish scientists from the University of Gothenburg looked at how the symptoms of anxiety disorders changed over…

In winter, the risk of vitamin D deficiency becomes especially noticeable. Many people in the cold season complain of fatigue, back pain, general poor health – symptoms that may be explained by a lack of vitamin D. This mineral is one of the most important, protecting the human body from damage to muscles and bones,…

A group of scientists announced that they had managed to isolate a body part that had never been described before. This is a deep muscle layer located in the masticatory muscle, the lower jaw lift muscle, which is necessary for chewing. The masticatory muscle is the most important masticatory muscle. Its main function is to…

Scientists from the Australian University of Adelaide have made a breakthrough in the study of Alzheimer’s disease. They found out how this disease begins, depriving a person of memory.  Humanity has a hope to cope with one of the most insidious and merciless diseases – senile dementia. Australian researchers believe they have discovered exactly how…

The mortality rate from COVID-19 in the US is much higher than in the UK. This is due to the huge spread of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and low vaccination rates.  In terms of the number of deaths from covid per capita, the US is far ahead of the UK. Both countries are among the…

A special analysis to identify the so-called “Angelina Jolie gene” will help women avoid unnecessary operations for them. This test will give doctors information to help predict the likelihood of developing a deadly disease.  “The Angelina Jolie gene” received this name in 2013 due to the openness of the actress in matters of her own…

In cancer patients, the protective effect of coronavirus vaccines disappears faster. However, booster injections restore it, as a study by Israeli scientists has shown. Israeli experts led by Dr. Hagai Ligumsky have proven that vaccination against coronavirus provides a protective effect for almost everyone who goes through it. But in some people it disappears much…

Researchers have created unique glasses that help to cope with glaucoma. This device sends impulses to the eyes, and now it is being carried out through clinical trials.  German scientists from the University of Erlangen — Nuremberg have developed high-tech glasses that can stop the development of glaucoma – one of the most common causes…

Scientists from the University of Southern California have come to the surprising conclusion that coronavirus vaccinations act as antidepressants. They reduce the risk of anxiety and depression. According to American scientists, vaccination against COVID-19 reduces the symptoms of anxiety disorders and depression by almost 30%. This is due to fears of positive PCR tests in…

Researchers have discovered the Achilles heel of the flu virus. This can make annual vaccinations against this virus unnecessary. Influenza is a highly contagious infectious viral disease that affects the respiratory system, as well as the nose and throat. In most cases, the flu goes away on its own, but it can cause complications that…

A drug to combat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder increases the level of norepinephrine in the brain. Researchers believe that this will slow down the development of senile dementia.  Scientists from Emory Brine Health Center have concluded that the drug atomoxetine, created to combat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is able to slow the progression of…

The eyelash extension procedure originates around 2006, but despite this, after 15 years of industry development, the myth that it spoils natural hairs is quite common. Where does this myth “grow legs” from? At the very beginning of the development of the lash industry, many materials were of poor quality, and the technique of the…

Psychologists and psychiatrists should stop giving their patients prescriptions for antidepressants. The study showed that there is no reliable evidence of their greater effectiveness than that of ordinary pacifier pills.  Experts from University College London decided to check all the evidence available to science of the effectiveness of common antidepressants. The findings of the study…

Researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio compared the results of more and less severe cases of COVID-19 a few months after the onset of symptoms. It turned out that patients who recovered from severe coronavirus have less pronounced immunity to new infections.  A study by American scientists has shown that immune B…

A new study has shown that certain nutrients play an important role in the development of leukemia in children. This is especially true of an amino acid called valine.   The molecular building block of many animal proteins, the amino acid valine, plays a key role in the development of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children. This…

Representatives of the World Health Organization have told rich countries that they cannot independently accelerate the way out of the pandemic with the help of money. It is useless to accumulate vaccines, because poor states do not receive them, and the virus continues to mutate. It is not the first month that the World Health…

A 28 year old girl from California can go to jail for 20 years for a fight with a flight attendant on board an airplane. So she reacted to the urgent request to put on a medical mask correctly. Vivianna Guinonez, a 28-year-old resident of the California city of Sacramento, started a fight with a…

A 22-year-old girl decided to get herself a fashionable ear piercing, but damaged a vein. This led to the appearance of blue on half of the face.  Bringing up a small child, 22-year-old Courtney Taylor from Leeds, England, ended up in hospital after her face started turning blue. The reason for this, as it turned…

A new strain of omicron coronavirus continues to spread around the world. However, the increase in the number of cases allows scientists to study a new variant, which means to find the most common symptoms for it. Unlike other forms of COVID-19, omicron has unique traits that may be atypical for other strains. According to…

Taking over-the-counter medications seems harmless to many, because their purchase does not require consultation and a prescription from a doctor. However, sometimes it is possible to combine medications incorrectly, which leads to negative consequences. Experts have named one “couple” that can cause damage to health. If you regularly take antihistamines to treat allergies, you should…

Too many mutations of the Omicron strain allow it to bind to human cells better than other coronavirus strains. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of British Columbia. Several mutations of the Omicron variant allow this strain of coronavirus to bind to human cells more effectively than previous versions of the virus.…

After the age of 40, many people face difficulties focusing their vision on small objects or small print. This phenomenon is called presbyopia and is one of the signs of aging. And although it has been known since ancient times, only recently the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Vuity drops, which can…

Experts around the world continue to fight the coronavirus, which has new strains. Recently, Japanese scientists from Nara Medical University in Kashihara conducted an experimental study aimed at treating infections. Scientists have found that the tannin contained in persimmons reduces the likelihood of infection with coronavirus or the development of a severe course of the…

The US Army is currently funding a futuristic project that aims to improve the performance of soldiers by providing them with optimal rest. This is a kind of night cap, which should also be useful for better understanding and treatment of many neurological diseases.  Interest in the glymphatic system  When it comes to the possibility…

Human brain cells in a Petri dish or artificial intelligence, which of the two learns faster? In an unprecedented experiment , researchers compared the learning ability of artificial intelligence with … brain cells placed in something like an electronic petri dish. Surprisingly, when they “asked” these two entities to learn how to play the famous…

It is quite possible that the Omicron strain does most often cause a moderate form of coronavirus morbidity. The World Health Organization reported that the death rate from covid decreased by 10% in a week. According to WHO statistics, over the past week, more than 4 million PCR tests for coronavirus have tested positive, and…

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer boasted impressive results of observations that show that the medicine for home use against coronavirus is also effective against the Omicron strain. These pills reduce the risk of death or hospitalization due to COVID-19 by 89%. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has stated that its unique tablets for home use against coronavirus also…

A group of Chinese researchers has developed a prototype of a microscopic fish robot printed on a 3D printer that can treat cancer cells directly in the human body. An achievement that could revolutionize this type of treatment, as it will destroy tumors much more purposefully, increasing effectiveness while reducing side effects.  Chemotherapy, widely used…

In 2004, a group of researchers from Princeton University identified a gene involved in the development of metastatic breast cancer: methadherin, or MTDH. By focusing their research on this single gene in two new studies, American scientists managed to neutralize it to prevent the development of cancer cells. Metastatic cancer is the appearance of cancer…

Scientists said that this information helps to understand why the new strain is transmitted so quickly from person to person. At the same time, the study showed that when infected with omicron, the infection in the lungs is significantly lower than with the original virus. Experts suggest that this can be used to identify the…

The expert said that vasoconstrictive drugs, which are most often used for a runny nose, can cause heart problems and also cause addiction. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial.  The publication refers to the otolaryngologist of the Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela and a member of the Spanish Society of Otolaryngology…

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the New Zealand government announced a plan to gradually raise the age at which tobacco products can be purchased. “For the first time in the world”, which aims to ban the sale of tobacco in the long term.  Currently, New Zealanders under the age of 18 are not allowed to…

Delaying or even stopping the aging process has been the subject of intense research interest for decades. Recently, a Japanese research group claimed to have developed a vaccine to destroy so-called “zombie cells” that accumulate with age and damage neighboring cells. They cause age-related diseases, including arterial stiffness and osteoporosis.  The aim of the new…

A study has shown that milk increases the risk of breast cancer by 80 percent. A study funded by the National Cancer Institute and the World Cancer Research Foundation of the United Kingdom has raised alarm about milk consumption. In the study, researchers analyzed data from a cohort of more than 50,000 women over an…

Scientists from the University of Sydney have conducted a very promising study of the bionic eye. It showed high safety and stability during long-term implantation during a three-month trial. The bionic eye called “Phoenix” is an implantable system that is designed to restore vision in people who have practically lost this skill due to degenerative…

Scientists have created living robots with the ability to reproduce, that is, self-reproduction. Microscopic organisms made from frog cells may one day be used to destroy cancerous growths. A real breakthrough has been made in the field of regenerative medicine. Researchers from the University of Vermont together with colleagues from Tufts University in the USA…

A new study from the University of California has shown that the cause of Alzheimer’s disease may be breakdowns in the tau protein, which affects the stability of the cellular architecture of neurons. With age, the body loses the ability to get rid of such proteins, and this leads to the destruction of brain cells.…

A new study by American scientists suggests that adults and especially women have become more likely to experience high blood pressure during the coronavirus pandemic. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the Cleveland Clinic. The study is based on data on 464,585 people who annually participated in various health improvement programs sponsored by…

Holly Zoccolan, a healthy lifestyle and nutrition coach, spoke about winter nutrition and the most important dietary supplements. “During the winter months, I recommend taking vitamin D, zinc and vitamin C. Vitamin D is a nutrient derived from sunlight. In the winter months, when we get less sunlight, it is better to take supplements to…

Renowned virologist and infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the COVID-19 Omicron strain may be less dangerous than the Delta variant. Therefore, the authorities are already reviewing travel restrictions to South Africa.  The United States was one of the first countries in the world to impose a ban on air traffic with South…

At the first stage, the coronavirus manifests itself with symptoms that resemble side effects after the vaccine. Therefore, people who have a headache and fever after vaccination should still go through a PCR test, according to experts. Some side effects of coronavirus vaccinations are almost indistinguishable from the early symptoms of COVID-19 itself, as scientists…