Previous studies had shown that aspirin didn’t affect in any particular way the risk of mortality from heart disease or any other cause. However, a brand new report indicates that the regular intake of this medication lowers the risk…
With millions of people worldwide having fertility issues, the Michigan-based company Conceivex, Inc. has found a niche. They’ve taken the hard work out of conceiving with their patented and FDA-approved Conception Cap. With this product semen is collected before…
The usual stereotype of a little genius is a studious kid, head in books and listening to soft classical music. However, a team of researchers at the University of Warwick, UK, has released a study that shows that bright…
Dr. Rajesh Ransing and his team at Swansea University, Wales, UK, has devised a new self-learning software that will be used in car manufacturing as well as in hospitals for patient treatment. Taking into account all the different —…
As research for new therapeutic drugs has turned more and more towards combinatorial synthetic chemistry in the last decade, researchers urge the scientific world to look deeper into natural solutions. Medicinal drugs currently on the market are essentially of…
Chinese reporters undertook to test the integrity of the local hospitals in Hangzhou by submitting tea for testing, claiming that the golden liquid was a urine sample. Six out of 10 hospitals diagnosed a urinary tract infection, five of…
Ultraviolet (UV) light is known to cause the body to produce endorphines, these natural molecules that generate a euphoric sensation during intense exercise. In the world of sport, this is generally known as “runner’s high” and is a normal…
After the “smart fabric“ designed to monitors soldiers’ physiological response in combat, here is a brand new hi-tech vest that will prevent any kind of heat-induced discomfort. Mark Newton, a physiologist at the University…
The major drawbacks of gene therapy are the building-up of an immunity against the treatment and the risk of developing other diseases, such as cancer. Treating the foetus in utero would have the advantage that the immune system is not…
Vancouver-based Canadian firm EaglePitcher Medical Power has announced the release of what they claim to be the “World’s Smallest Implantable Medical Battery.” The tiny cylinders (6.6mm x 2.3mm) are are not only half the size, but also half the…
A Japanese study published this week in the American medical journal The Lancet shows that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) without rescue breathing — also known as “kiss of life” – provides better chances of survival and prevents brain damage in victims…
Woh! Not so fast you Mine Sweeper Freaks! This only applies to first person shooters like HALO, Gears of War and other titles where you actually pull the trigger…
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