Credit: DepositphotosIf you want to prevent dehydration, health experts recommend drinking water before you actually feel thirsty. But how do you know when it's time to sip? A recent study suggests your smartphone screen might soon be able to give you that answer.Wearable Tech Exists, But Isn't for EveryoneAlthough wearable devices like sweat-analyzing patches...
Credit:The Hailie Smartinhaler improves asthma controlAdheriumThe Hailie Smartinhaler, developed by med-tech company Adherium, helps improve asthma management by making sure inhalers are used properly and on time. It's been supporting asthma patients in the U.S. since 2017, and now the company aims to bring it to Australians as well.Asthma affects up to 29% of...
Credit: PixabayPsychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) are drawing growing interest in the field of psychiatry. Research indicates they could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction.DMT as a Potential Solution for Reducing Alcohol UseOur research team is exploring whether N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a fast-acting...
A single hairlike electrode is the future of brain monitoring for things like seizuresZhou Lab/Penn State CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Scientists have created a 3D-printable electrode, as thin as a strand of human hair, that can monitor brain activity more accurately than the standard techniques used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders.21 Electrodes for...
Credit: PixabayA dangerous superbug responsible for more than a million people worldwide each year might have a natural foe living just beneath your nose. Literally so—it plays a major role in your skin microbiome and appears to help fend off staph infections.Malassezia sympodialis: A Common Skin Yeast with Hidden Power Against Staph InfectionsMalassezia sympodialis, a...
Credit: PixabayThe FDA's warning letter stated that ICU Medical altered infusion pump designs in Minnesota after a recall without completing necessary regulatory approvals.The FDA said ICU Medical has had clearance since the early 2010s for two devices but failed to submit required notifications for significant changes that could affect their safety or effectiveness, according...
We can only imagine what this new color must be like to behold with the naked – albeit laser-blasted – eyeDALL-EJust when we think we’ve experienced the full spectrum of visible color, scientists have reportedly discovered a way to reveal a brand-new hue to the human eye — a color that’s never before been...
Credit: PixabayThe 78th World Health Assembly on May 19 will be one of the toughest yet for global health ministers. With the U.S. exiting the WHO, conflicts ongoing, and economic instability rising, the organization's financial crisis has deepened. Even before the U.S. withdrawal, the WHO was struggling with limited funds and seeking to diversify...
Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMeasles is fatal in 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 infected children. However, even those who recover from the initial illness may face serious long-term effects. The virus weakens the immune system well after recovery, and in rare instances, it can remain hidden in the nervous system...
Zero ischemic time reduces damage, improves success rate and recoveryDepositphotosFor the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant in which the donor heart continued beating throughout the entire procedure, significantly reducing the potential damage often associated with this complex operation. This innovation marks a major milestone and could pave the way for...
