Electrical Stimulation Could Restore Vision in Blind People
University of Zurich via News-Medical Net – In a project under Horizon 2020, researchers from seven European organizations will examine how the vision of visually impaired people can be restored using…
Are the BPA-Free Plastics Like Tritan Safe?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Do BPA-free plastics such as Tritan, have human hormone-disrupting effects? And what about BPS and BPF? Recent human studies indicate that exposure to the…
Research Shows Probiotics Can Help Combat Anxiety and Depression
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Previous research has tied mental health issues and developmental disorders to gut health. Now, a team of British scientists has shown that…
Researchers Create Air Filter That Can Kill the Coronavirus
University of Houston via EurekAlert – Researchers from the University of Houston, in collaboration with others, have designed a “catch and kill” air filter that can trap the virus responsible for COVID-19,…
Oat and Rye Bran Fibres Alter Gut Microbiota, Reducing Weight Gain and Hepatic Inflammation
University of Eastern Finland via Newswise – In a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fibre from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which…
Study: 35% of Excess Deaths in Pandemic’s Early Months Tied to Causes Other Than COVID-19
Virginia Commonwealth University via EurekAlert – Since COVID-19’s spread to the United States earlier this year, death rates in the U.S. have risen significantly. But deaths attributed to COVID-19 only account…
Scientist Invents Self-Healing Artificial Electronic Skin
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – The new polymeric elastic and waterproof and can heal itself, just like human skin does after an injury. A doctoral student at the Technion – Israel…
Oral Hygiene and Severity of COVID-19 – the Connection
Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD via News-Medical Net – British researchers have found a link between poor oral hygiene and severity of COVID-19 disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)…
Infant Sleep Problems Can Signal Mental Disorders in Adolescents
University of Birmingham via EurekAlert– Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study has found. A team at…
Depression Is Prevalent During Menopause, Confirms Study
The North American Menopause Society via News-Medical Net – Depression has been shown to be prevalent during menopause, affecting as many as 70% of women transitioning into menopause. A new study not…
New Hydroxychloroquine Study Proves Trump Right, Says It ‘Significantly’ Cuts Death Rate
Benjamin Gill via CBN News – A substantial new study has found that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine helped patients survive COVID-19. In fact, the study from the Henry Ford Health System in…
Early-Intervention Helps Parents to Manage Toddlers with Challenging Behaviors
UNSW Sydney via News-Medical Net – “One of the best things a parent can do is to help their child understand and manage their emotions. We can’t expect young toddlers to do…
Eating Seaweed Salad May Boost Immune Function
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Eating seaweed salad may boost the efficacy of vaccinations and help treat cold sores, herpes, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles. Billions of pounds of seaweed…
New Method Developed to Assess the Effectiveness of Facemasks in Obstructing Droplets
Florida Atlantic University via News-Medical Net – Currently, there are no specific guidelines on the most effective materials and designs for facemasks to minimize the spread of droplets from coughs or sneezes…
URI Engineering Professor Helping ALS Patients Use Their Brains to Communicate
University of Rhode Island via Newswise – Doug Sawyer was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, 11 years ago. His only muscles that still…
