Federal agencies in the US are now tasked with investigating strange sonic attacks that have led to weakening symptoms in several US diplomats stationed in Cuba. A recent report by CNN confirmed that Pentagon, alongside other federal agencies, is investigating these directed attacks but still has no leads on the motive or causes. However, the …
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A recent study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland has found yet another health risk associated with loneliness. A report by Consumer Affairs said that several studies that link loneliness to mental and physical health exist. A growing number of studies implicating loneliness From the study’s findings, loneliness can be linked to higher …
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Are we getting smarter? With the advent of AI, humans seem to be at the peak of their intelligence. However, the dropping IQ test scores cast doubt on the idea that we are evolving to an intellectually superior species. Origin of IQ tests Questions on human intelligence have been running for ages, if not millennia. …
The Sinovac COVID 19 vaccine has finally been confirmed to be efficacious against COVID 19 in adults amid rising worry over the limited data available on its safety. Developed by Sinovac Biotech in Beijing, the vaccine was declared effective by the World Health Organization. Trials in five countries. WHO’s SAGE (Strategic Advisory Group of Experts) …
Our kidneys become less effective as we age. However, scientists now say that analyzing proteins in the vital organ can help map out the age-related processes. In a recent study, researchers observed changes in the protein and gene transcription where a part f DNA is copied into RNA to comprehend age-related kidney diseases better. Few …
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The past two decades have seen a growing global emphasis on weight loss due to the skyrocketing rate of lifestyle diseases. One of the most popular steps people take to lose weight is eating fewer calories. As a result, soda and water companies have all rushed to manufacture low-calorie drinks. However, researchers now say that …
Scientists in a recent study tried to find out if fitness can counter fatness. Before we dive into their findings, we need to know what these terms refer to. Definition of terms Fitness can be defined as measuring the performance of the lungs, heart, and muscles of the body. It is also known as cardio-respiratory …
Human beings are constantly trying to find new ways to boost their brainpower. Fortunately, there are countless ways to achieve this, some of which cost next to nothing and don’t require high-tech equipment. Developing connections According to Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, mentally stimulating activities, …
Prostate cancer often harbors multiple tumors, some of which might reoccur after successful treatment. However, these tumors are not equally severe, and the tumor with the most aggressive index lesion is the most likely to cause cancer. That theory has led to developing a new treatment option known as PGA (partial gland ablation) and focal …
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It has been a challenging year for all Americans marked by inequities in healthcare, justice, and mental health care. Unfortunately, these inequities are not new. Studies show that only about a fifth of Black Americans who need mental health receive it. Apart from barriers in health insurance, there has been long-running discrimination in medicine, making …
