Credit: PixabayA previously unidentified disease responsible for dozens of deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely malaria, the African Union's health agency reported on Thursday.First detected in late October, the outbreak has primarily affected the Panzi region, located about 700 kilometers (435 miles) southeast of the capital, Kinshasa. Ngashi Ngongo, Africa CDC's...
Credit: PixabayHuman minibrains, or organoids, launched into space surprised scientists by thriving during their time in low-Earth orbit. In 2019, US researchers sent lab-grown human neural tissue to the International Space Station (ISS) for a brief stay. The result was nothing short of astonishing.The cells not only survived the weightlessness of space for weeks,...
Credit: PixabayRecent studies suggest that your diet can either protect you from dementia or increase your risk.As the global population ages, dementia is becoming more widespread, with the WHO predicting that 152 million people will be diagnosed with some form of the condition by 2050.Recent studies suggest that your diet can either protect you...
Credit: DepositphotosStaying hydrated is widely recognized as essential for health, but a new study delves into the specific benefits of drinking plenty of water—revealing more advantages than you might expect.Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) analyzed 18 prior studies, with a median of 48 participants per study. Most of these studies...
Credit: PixabayRed wine headaches have been a well-documented phenomenon since Roman times, likely dating back to the origins of winemaking itself, around 10,000 years ago. As chemists focused on winemaking, we set out to uncover the true culprit behind this age-old discomfort.Debunking Common CulpritsOver the years, sulfites, biogenic amines, and tannins have been...
Credit: PixabayIf you've ever had a blood test ordered by a doctor, chances are it included a complete blood count (CBC). As one of the most common medical tests worldwide, CBCs are performed billions of times each year to diagnose conditions and monitor overall health.Despite their widespread use, the way clinicians interpret CBC results...
A recent study has revealed that brain volume changes, particularly in the amygdala and its subregions, correlate with social behavior variations in psychiatric disorders like autism and schizophrenia, with a focus on the effects of Tbx1 gene deletion in mice.Copy number variants (CNVs) are genetic changes where segments of chromosomes differ from the usual...
Credit: PixabayAs the season of workplace Christmas parties and family gatherings kicks off, many people indulge in heavier-than-usual drinking. After such occasions, you might notice your heart racing or beating irregularly, feel a fluttering in your chest or neck, experience dizziness, or struggle to catch your breath. Concerned, you might head to the emergency...
Credit: PixabayYou’ve likely heard the advice: “Don’t go outside with wet hair or without a coat in the winter—you’ll catch a cold.” While this isn’t entirely accurate, there’s some truth behind it. Cold weather itself doesn’t cause colds, but it does create conditions that make it easier for respiratory viruses like the cold, flu,...
A batch of the drug-delivery microparticles – these ones are made of zinc oxide, although other materials can be usedDong Wook Kim / Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, colorization: ETH ZurichMedications, whether taken orally or intravenously, often spread throughout the body instead of targeting the specific area where they are needed. However, this...
