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Less Screen Time Improves Cognitive Functions in Children, A Canadian Study Found

Nowadays, with so much technology around us, which might be accessible to children, as well, it’s challenging to keep your kids away from smartphones, tablets, TV, or laptops. However, that would be the best thing you should do as a…

September 30, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

WHO Warns That The Risks Of Ebola to Spread Beyond Congo Is Now “Very High”

Two new confirmed Ebola cases were recorded near the Congolese border with Uganda. Thus, the WHO just issued a warning that the risks of Ebola to spread beyond Congo is now “very high.” Also, the new Ebola outbreak in the…

September 30, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Your Height Might Increase the Risks of Varicose Veins

A study conducted by the scientists at the US-based Stanford University suggests a link between a person’s height and risks of varicose veins. The study in question was based on a substantial cohort, as the researchers analyzed the data of more…

September 28, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Sunlight Might Fight Depression By Increasing Antidepressants Effectiveness

The effectiveness of antidepressants can boost the sensitivity to light, and therefore those who take such medication should expose to sunlight as much as possible. On the other hand, artificial light, especially the blue light emitted by the smartphone screens,…

September 27, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

New Immunotherapy Against HIV, Developed By Researchers At The Rockefeller University

New immunotherapy, which combines two types of antibodies, suppressed the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS, for up to four months, according to a team of scientists at Rockefeller University in the United States. The researchers studied the…

September 27, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Public Health Officials Confirmed The Third Monkeypox Virus Case Across The UK

In the United Kingdom, the third case of monkeypox has been reported. Initially restricted to Africa, this deadly disease is a cause for concern across the United Kingdom. The virus, which is of the same genus as the human smallpox…

September 27, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

The Flu Season is Drawing Near so Here are the Flu Vaccine Recommendations

A reminder of the flu season coming back was the postponement of Drake’s concerts in Miami due to his suffering from a case of the flu. Last year, this virus really took a big toll. Although we can see influenza…

September 26, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Quebec Remains Behind In Mifegymiso Abortion Pill Adoption, Compared With Other Provinces in Canada

A doctor says that Quebec continues to lag behind other provinces in the use of the abortion pill. However, this option is becoming more democratic, even in communities in northern Quebec, where it has only recently become available. At a conference…

September 26, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Light Physical Exercises Boost Memory and Cognitive Function, A New Study Reveals

A new study suggests that just 10 minutes of light physical exercises a day is enough to boost the cognitive function and help the memory. Scientists at the University of California found that the connectivity between the parts of the…

September 25, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Revolutionary Test Now Available for Predicting Autism on Pregnant Women

There is a recent study which shows that if a woman experienced with having a child with autism specter disorder (ASD) in the past, then she has a higher risk of having a second child with ASD than other people.…

September 23, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

A Mitochondrial Peptide, “Humanin,” Can Protect Against Dementia’s Disease

A new study conducted by the Universtiy of Southern California found a new, never-before-seen genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. According to the new research, a mitochondrial peptide known as “humanin” is causing dementia and other aging-related disorders as…

September 21, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Working Night Shifts Increases The Risk of Developing Breast Cancer

An international research published in the European Journal of Epidemiology found that women who work night shifts are more likely to get breast cancer, the risks being accentuated in pre-menopausal women. Canadian, Australian and European scientists surveyed over 13,000 women…

September 20, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Low Nutritional Quality Foods Linked To Cancer

Eating low nutritional quality foods is linked to an increased risk of developing cancer, as reported by a study published recently in PLOS Medicine. Also, the research, led by Melanie Deschasaux of the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and…

September 20, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Four Cases of Breast Cancer Linked to Transplantation of Organs from the Same Donor

An extraordinary situation took place in Europe, as breast cancer has developed in four people who have received organs from one specific donor. According to a paper published in the American Journal of Transplantation, the fact that three of them…

September 20, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Scientists Analyzed Cells Variability Factors That Influence The Production of Proteins

A cell in the human body is like a microscopic factory which produces proteins, each with its functions and tasks to accomplish. Within cells, the genes handle the series of steps required to develop proteins. This process is scientifically known as…

September 19, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0