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Nanoplastics May Weaken the Effectiveness of Antibiotics

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Samilton Santos

Nanoplastics’ Impact on Antibiotic Absorption and Resistance A recent study reveals that nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles smaller than 0.001 millimeters—can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb antibiotics and may even encourage the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Bonn, and University of Debrecen used molecular models to examine the […]

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Man Declared Brain Dead Wakes Up as Organs About to Be Removed

Healthcare, Medicine / Mauro Lucas

A case in Kentucky, where a man woke up just before his organs were set to be harvested, has raised concerns about the protocols used by US hospitals and organ donation networks to confirm death. Whistleblower Nyckoletta Martin detailed this disturbing incident in a letter to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee during their

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Can I Catch Bird Flu From Eggs or Milk?” A California Expert Explains

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

With bird flu outbreaks affecting poultry farms and dairies across California, many are questioning the safety of their food. Since highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) appeared in the U.S. in January 2022, it has been found in both wild birds and domestic poultry, as reported by the CDC. Recent Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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Strong Link Between Red Meat Consumption and Cancer Discovered

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Leandro Conceição

Mechanism Linking Red Meat to Colorectal Cancer Identified Researchers have identified the mechanism that connects the excessive intake of red meat to colorectal cancer, along with a potential intervention strategy for this type of cancer. Red meat serves as a vital source of protein and fat, along with essential vitamins and minerals such as iron,

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Study Finds That Your Sense of Smell Influences How You Breathe

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

In a 2011 survey, over half of 16- to 22-year-olds, when asked to choose only two items from a list, said they would rather give up their sense of smell than go without technology like their phone or laptop. Compared to other senses, human smell often seems like an afterthought. However, researchers have discovered a

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New Nano-Weapon Discovered In Dangerous Bacteria

Medicine, Science / Samilton Santos

Opportunistic Threat: Acinetobacter baumannii Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is an opportunistic bacterium that infects individuals weakened by illnesses like pneumonia or wounds. It can colonize the lungs and cause infections in organs or on the skin, surviving on dry surfaces for up to a month, often found on healthcare workers. Resistant to traditional eradication methods,

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Your Skin Tone Influences the Effectiveness of your Medications

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Evelina Jeremias

A recent review has underscored how skin tone can influence the safety and effectiveness of certain medications and emphasized the need to reform current clinical drug trials to include more historically underrepresented populations. Clinical trials play a crucial role in assessing the safety and efficacy of medications in humans. Although the primary aim of biomedical

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Scientists Say Eating Less Can Extend Lifespan, But There’s a Hidden Drawback

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

Reducing calorie intake and regularly delaying meals could be an effective approach to extending lifespan, but there may be trade-offs. A large U.S. study involving nearly 1,000 mice indicates that while food restriction leads to metabolic changes and lower body mass, these effects could pose health risks for certain individuals. Numerous studies have consistently shown

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Smart Stitches Create Electricity From Movement to Enhance Healing

Healthcare, Medicine, Medicine, Science / Samilton Santos

Transforming Vulnerability into Advantage While surgical stitches are effective for wound healing, they can sometimes come undone with excessive movement. However, researchers in China have transformed this vulnerability into an advantage by creating stitches that generate an electric charge when stretched, promoting faster healing. Standard sutures commonly treat large and deep skin wounds by aligning

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Study Uncovers an Easy Hack to Prevent Zoom Fatigue

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Feeling exhausted after a long video call? Your fatigue may be linked to your screen background, a study suggests a hack, recommending nature images. Zoom video calls have become a daily routine for many, especially since the COVID pandemic. The increased time spent on video calls has led to a new phenomenon called “videoconference fatigue,”

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