Scientists say they’ve developed a new antibiotic that appears to work against deadly bacteria resistant to most drugs. Scientists from Harvard University and the pharmaceutical company Roche announced the creation of zosurabalpin in the online journal Nature. The new drug targets a bacteria called acinetobacter baumannii that thrives in medical environments like hospitals and, according…
The idea of gaining weight in the winter has floated around for decades, with conventional wisdom saying the average person puts on an additional five pounds during the colder months. While research shows that five pounds might be a bit of an exaggeration, doctors say winter weight gain is a real phenomenon. “I see this…
Like any typical car or house or society, the pace at which parts of the human body fall apart varies from part to part. A study of 5,678 people, led by Stanford Medicine investigators, has shown that the human organs age at different rates, Stanford Medicine informed. According to the study, about 1 in every…
Food safety expert Sylvia Anderson from England said that it would be better to freeze meat products after the New Year’s Eve. Additionally, the expert advised understanding the difference between “best before” and “use before” labels, reported Daily mail. The expert explained that expiration dates are indicated on the packaging of most food products and…
Difficulty preparing New Year’s Eve dinner, not being able to play board games, and not being able to move around friends’ and family’s homes may be signs of dementia. Tim Rittman, a neurologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in the UK, talks about this. said Daily mail. The doctor explained that board games involve the use of…
With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae. The University of Exeter study has been published in The Journal of Nutrition and is the first of its kind to demonstrate that the ingestion of two of the most commercially available…
It’s the season of runny noses, and many of us will be quick to blame our sniffles on colds, flu or even COVID. But there might be another cause — your Christmas tree. That’s because real trees can harbor fungi and pollen. Both are known allergens, meaning people vulnerable to them can be left battling…
Narcologist Alexei Lunkov gave recommendations on the choice of alcohol on the eve of the New Year. He urged to give up sweet alcoholic drinks. More about why exactly they are dangerous reports the portal “FederalPress.” “The danger of sweet alcoholic drinks lies not only in the fact that they are sweet, because of which…
Late December is typically a time when holiday stress and winter weather can collide, creating a perfect recipe for a rise in heart attacks and stroke. Luckily, one expert has some advice on how to dodge the danger. “When we look across the year in terms of heart attack rates, what we see is fairly…
In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, the landscape of healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation. The traditional model of visiting a doctor’s office for a routine check-up is being reshaped by innovative technologies, offering you unprecedented convenience and personalized care. From telemedicine to wearable devices, the future of healthcare is unfolding in ways…
