A new air disinfection technology could prevent another pandemic, reports the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID). The antibacterial and antiviral activity of UV light has been known since the 1940s. It is widely used in hospitals, but disinfection is possible only when there is no one in the room; ultraviolet radiation…
Austrian scientists have learnt why people tend to overeat junk food. It turned out that the larger the portion of fast food, the tastier it seems to the consumer. The study was published in the scientific journal Appetite. “It’s a widely held belief that people think healthy food can’t taste good, and this is puzzling…
A urine test can distinguish slow-growing prostate cancer from its aggressive form, a study showed. This information will enable doctors to order fewer unnecessary prostate biopsies, report the authors of an article published in the journal JAMA Oncology. As the researchers explained, 20 years ago, doctors treated any detected prostate cancer. However, research on this…
Scientists from the University of Manchester (UK) have grown a mini version of human lungs from stem cells; these lungs can mimic the response of living tissues to various nanomaterials. The study at the University’s NanoCell Biology Lab at the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine was published in the scientific journal Nano Today. These organ…
Africa’s most populous country Nigeria has become the first country in the world to release a “revolutionary” meningitis vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. “Meningitis is an old and deadly enemy, but this new vaccine has the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, prevent future outbreaks and save many lives,” said WHO…
A study conducted by scientists from the University of Georgia has found that certain types of tea may be useful in fighting the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The results of the study were published in the journal Food and Environmental Virology. The experiment found that black tea, ginger and raspberry, peppermint eucalyptus, peppermint blend and green tea…
When it comes to managing pain, you deserve options beyond the conventional. Holistic approaches offer a holistic perspective, considering your entire being, not just the pain. Let’s delve into alternative therapies backed by research, empowering you to take charge of your well-being. Acupuncture: According to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Pain, acupuncture can…
A person in Texas has tested positive for bird flu, the second US human case of the virus that has infected herds of dairy cows in recent weeks. State health officials said the patient had experienced eye redness after coming into contact with sick cows. The risk to the general public is low, experts said,…
UK scientists say they have found a new cause behind much of the damage asthma causes. Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction during an attack, their research shows. And drugs to prevent this, rather than manage its aftermath, might break the cycle of harm, the Kings College London researchers told the Science journal.…
Researchers from King’s College London have found that 60 percent of stroke survivors have an increased risk of developing depression over the next 18 years. At the same time, in 90% of cases, depression occurs within the first five years after a stroke. The results of the study are published in The Lancet Regional Health-Europe.…
