Flexible sensors are used in space flights, robotics, healthcare and consumer electronics. And now, possible future applications may include the development of prosthetic limbs and “electronic skin” that will allow wearers to “feel” environmental changes. […]
Category: WELLNESS
Scientists Just Discovered Fold In The Brain Linked To Schizophrenic Hallucinations
A wrinkle that is found in the front of the human brain has been linked to hallucinations caused by schizophrenia. The folds are typically shorter in patients who hallucinate, while the folds of patients who […]
Corn Refineries Are Being Sued For Claiming That High-Fructose Isn’t Dangerous
Corn refineries are under fire, as makers of high-fructose corn syrup are being sued in federal court for allegedly making false advertising statements which claim that high-fructose corn syrup is a natural sugar. The plaintiffs […]
This Incredible Compound Could Make Cataract Surgery Unnecessary
Scientists might have developed a compound that could be used to melt away cataracts from one’s eyes. Cataracts are said to be the most common cause of blindness in the world. Cataracts can be removed […]
Doctors Warning Women About Dangerous Side Effects Of Marijuana Use While Pregnant
New research has shown that using marijuana during pregnancy and breastfeeding could be harmful to the child. Regulators are considering writing warning messages on medical and recreational marijuana products so that people are aware of […]
Antibiotic Resistance Is Quickly Developing Into A Global Health Nightmare
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a deadly issue worldwide, as serious infections are becoming immune to common treatments, making them extremely difficult to manage. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that the problem is […]
This Newly Discovered Protein Complex Could Explain Our Sense Of Direction
Scientists have long wondered how many animals are able to essentially detect Earth’s magnetic fields, and they might finally have their answer. Within the cells of fruit flies, scientists from China say that they have […]
A Victoria’s Secret Perfume Might Attract Men, But Will Repel These Pesky Creatures
An aromatic bombshell has been dropped into the world of perfumery with the announcement that a popular and big selling perfume is a very effective as a safe mosquito repellent. Researchers at New Mexico State […]
This Amazing Anti-Aging Drug Could Be Used To Cure Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the Salk Institute have found an experimental drug that might be able to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug has already demonstrated success in animal testing. The drug is currently referred […]
FDA To Crack Down On E-Cigarette Industry Regulations
A majority of Americans believe that electronic cigarettes should be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the same way the agency regulates tobacco-containing cigarettes. In fact, according to a recent poll, 57% of […]
Infertile Women Hopeful To Receive The Gift Of Childbirth From Uterus Transplants
Uterus transplants will soon be arriving in the United States, as the Cleveland Clinic recently announced that ten women will be receiving such transplants. The operations will take place sometime in the coming months. Last […]
Can Data Driven Diets Help Us Hack Our Way To Better Bodies?
According to businessman Dave Asprey, he managed to create a diet that utilizes rich foods like avocados, steak and butter in order to maintain a healthy body weight, all with little exercise. Asprey has called […]
Helmet Laws Do Not Improve Bicycle Safety, But Bicycle Lanes Do
A new study has shown that laws requiring the usage of helmets when riding bikes fail to improve the safety of bicycle riders. The study revealed that laws requiring bicycle riders to wear helmets do […]
Study Finds Wealth Rather Than Sickness Has More To Do With Organ Transplants
It turns out that the likelihood of receiving a lifesaving organ transplant has more to do with wealth than it does the urgency of the transplant. Wealthier individuals are able to register with multiple organ […]
Being “Skinny Fat” Is More Dangerous Than Being Obese
A new medical study shows that excess belly fat, even if your body is skinny everywhere else, is more deadly than being overweight or obese. The report warns that as some doctors are not fully […]
Researchers Pinpoint Foods Responsible For Irreversible Childhood Obesity
Potato chip loving kids are the ones most likely to have weight problems, according to a new study released by researchers at Duke National University of Singapore. The researchers recorded the diets and body mass […]
A Person’s Change In Sense Of Humor Could Be A Sign Of This Scary Disease
New research suggests that a change in a person’s sense of humor could be a sign of dementia. A study conducted at the University College London asked a series of question to the friends and […]
Med School Returns $1 Million Grant From Coca-Cola After Public Backlash
Over the summer, it was reported that Coca-Cola funded the creation of the Global Energy Balance Network (GEBN), and the organization’s message is clear: obesity is not caused by the foods or drinks a person […]
Bacteria Infused Clothing Could Be The New Way To Workout
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab and New Balance have teamed up to produce sports clothing that recognizes when the wearer is heating up, which signals it to open holes to allow for cooling […]
Chinese Scientists Have Developed An Emotion Detecting App With High Accuracy
Chinese scientists are claiming they have developed a smartphone app that can detect human emotions by body movements. Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Psychology professor Zhu Tingshao says that the technology has a wide […]
Rude Doctors Could Be Costing Patients Their Lives
Everyone who has worked in the medical field knows that doctors can sometimes be demanding and make rude comments to their staff during medical procedures. And, according to a recent study, the rude comments made […]
This Medical Suit Allows Students To Feel What It Means To Be Old
An innovative new medical suit is allowing young people to simulate the effects of aging. The suit transforms healthy and active young people into frail senior citizens who can hardly even move or hear when […]
Doctors Are Now Interested In Patients’ Social Media For Healthcare
A recent study in the United States suggests that many people may be okay with the concept of connecting their social media accounts to their medical records. The theory behind such a proposal is that […]
Snake Bite Death Rates On The Rise And No one Wants To Take Responsibility
The number of people killed each year by snake bites will skyrocket as pharmaceutical companies scale back their production of snake antivenom, according to experts. Each year, snake bites kill 100,000 people and injure more […]
Study Shows Retail Industry Discriminates Against Cancer Survivors
According to a new study by researchers from Penn State University and Rice University, cancer survivors are less likely to receive a callback for a job within the retail sector in comparison to those who […]
New Research Finds Vegetable Oil Linked To Cancer, Alzheimer’s
Experts at Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) have found startling evidence that cooking with vegetable oil is dangerous to your health. The researchers found that when cooked the oil releases toxic chemicals that have been […]
This Legendary Irish Beer Is About To Become Vegan
For 256 years, Guinness has brewed the stout recognizable everywhere by its dark color and foamy goodness. But now, the Irish beermaker announced a big change in the brew’s formula – albeit one that should […]
Man Recovering After Live Tapeworm Was Removed From His Brain
In California, one man is currently recovering after he had major emergency surgery in order to remove a living tapeworm from his brain. The surgery took place in August. Luis Ortiz was admitted to a […]
Price Gouging Pharma Villain To Be Investigated By Senate
We all know that the guy who raised the price of the infection-fighting drug Daraprim from $13.50 to $750 a pill is a creep. Now, Congress wants to dig deeper into his sketchy pricing measures. […]
EPA Used Monsanto’s Own Research To Conclude It Was Safe
Environmental activists are claiming the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent findings in regards to the health effects of the widely used herbicide glyphosate are flawed. Other studies have found the herbicide to be an endocrine […]