Health

Exciting breakthroughs in the realm of transplanting pig kidneys into humans were unveiled on Wednesday by two distinct groups of researchers. These remarkable strides mark important advancements in the developing field known as xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation involves employing organs or tissues...

Greek medical infrastructure is reportedly struggling to meet demand, particularly on the islands and in areas popular with tourists. A recent spate of deaths this summer, which were likely preventable, have prompted increased scrutiny of Greece's medical system. A limited number...

A group of scientists from around the world has created a new technology involving genetically engineered bacteria that could aid in finding or even treating cancer in tricky spots such as the colon. The team has shared their discovery in...

Microplastics are in water, soil, air, and just about everywhere around us. Now experts have also detected microplastics in human bodies, the bloodstream of most humans, heart muscles, lungs, and even in placentas and feces of babies. Eating and...

A recent study conducted by ETH Zürich in Switzerland introduces the possibility of advanced wearable gadgets (possibly with some implants and genetic modifications) directly improving our well-being. The Swiss researchers developed an innovative technology that utilized gentle electrical pulses to...

In 2020, Keith Thomas, a resident of New York, experienced a severe driving accident that led to injuries in his C4 and C5 vertebrae, resulting in a complete loss of sensation and movement from his chest down. Thanks to advanced...

A new Swedish study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to help with breast cancer screening. Researchers at Lund University led the study and found that a computer program could spot cancer in screening images at a...

Scientists have crafted an exceptional cancer drug that shows promise in defeating various solid cancer tumors without harming healthy cells. Dubbed AOH1996, this newly discovered molecule takes aim at a protein commonly found in most cancers, which fuels the...

MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound scanner that could allow people to detect breast cancer when it is still in the early stages. In particular, it could be valuable for patients at high risk of developing breast cancer in...

A brand-new vaccine seems to halt Alzheimer's disease in its tracks, giving hope that we might be nearing the end of this disease. Researchers conducted a study using the vaccine on mice, and the results were remarkable. Not only did...

A recent study has raised concerns about a surge in alcohol-related deaths, with a particular focus on women. The investigation, published in JAMA's Substance Use and Addiction journal on July 28, looked into 605,948 alcohol-related deaths that occurred between...

Born on the island of Kos, c. 460 BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates is considered the father of medicine.

A recent study has revealed that even short bursts of energetic physical activity, lasting just a few minutes, can significantly lower the chances of getting cancer. This discovery comes as a boon for those who find it hard to...

A recent discovery made public at Nutrition 2023, the yearly gathering of the American Society for Nutrition in Boston, unveils that adding olive oil to your meals can bring various advantages, like safeguarding your heart and boosting cognitive function. Moreover,...

A groundbreaking study has recently found that adopting a vegan diet can significantly reduce the harmful effects of food production on our environment. This extensive analysis, the most comprehensive to date, reveals that choosing vegan meals leads to a remarkable...