Have you ever wondered why we have brain? The obvious answer might be “think.” But scientist Daniel Wolpert came up with a completely different explanation 2011 meeting : : “We have a brain for one reason and one reason only: to produce flexible and complex movements.” Use your brain to stay efficient In other words, […]
In a recent study published in the journal researchers compared viral replication and immune response in human lung organoids (hLO) infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) viruses of the H5N1 subtype. In North America, HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b viruses have been circulating in birds since 2021 and have also been detected in mammalian […]
AND Virginia woman who lost her arm wr shark attack she is now turning to the public for help after her insurance company refused to cover the cost of the prosthetics recommended by her medical team. Elisabeth Foley, a 45-year-old mother of three, was bitten by a shark in June while vacationing in Florida. She […]
Parents have been given assurances that their overwhelming stress of raising children will not go unnoticed: in the United States, the Surgeon General recently announced counseling on parental mental health and well-being. Although it is not surprising that raising children with additional challenges of social media contributes to parents’ stress, it’s true especially visible in […]
When five-year-old Ezra Toczek of Alden, New York, struggled with complications from progressive liver disease, his former kindergarten teacher, Carissa Fisher, became an unlikely hero. The 21-year-old teacher and member of the United States Air Force selflessly donated part of her liver, giving Ezra a second chance at life. The life-saving transplant was performed by […]
AND Houston A urologist had his medical license revoked after testing positive for the virus cocainein connection with previous allegations that he conducted operations under the influence. Dr. Nathan Robert Starke reportedly showed signs of impairment during a patient consultation for a prostate biopsy in August 2024. Records show he was absent for all but […]
Over 330 million people all over the world are currently suffering from depression, though complexity diagnoses and heterogeneity this condition means that such a number can only be a conservative estimate. The main cause is depressive disorders disabilityand affect many aspects of a person’s quality of life, including their emotional well-being, social relationships, functional abilities […]
Scientists from POSTECH and Kyungpook National University have developed a novel inhalation drug delivery system for lung cancer using mucoadhesive protein nanoparticles inspired by the adhesive properties of marine mussels. This work was initiated by Professor Hyung Joon Cha (Department of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology with specialization in Medical […]
Could a simple glass of elderberry juice be the key to weight loss? Scientists are now turning to the dark purple elderberry berries, native to Europe, as a promising tool for weight management and metabolic health. Some preliminary tests has shown that elderberry can help relieve symptoms of flu, colds and other upper respiratory infections. […]
Do you sit at your desk all day and then find that you’re exhausted, your back hurts, and exercise is the last thing on your mind? I hear you. But working at a desk can be deadlyso I take it regularly strength breaks during the working day is essential for your health and well-being. Strength […]