Health Conditions
Promising Results from Phase I Trials of Zika Virus Vaccines
A recent article in The Lancet showcases encouraging results from two Zika virus gene-based vaccine candidates being developed in the USA. The Zika virus
Revolutionizing Healthcare Research: How Medical Online Surveys Enhance Real-World Data Collection
If we look back a decade, healthcare research was no walk in the park. From the hassle of scheduling appointments (whether with physicians or
Understanding the Prevalence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Australia
A recent population-based study examined the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in both indigenous and nonindigenous Australians. The macula is a highly-pigmented area in
Uncovering the Benefits of Acupuncture for Alzheimers Treatment: Efficacy and Insights
A recent study compared the effectiveness of acupuncture for Alzheimer’s with donepezil, a medication used to address cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
Stopping the Spread of Coronaviruses: Understanding the Limitations of Handwashing
Increasing handwashing at the 10 most influential airports can help in stopping the spread of coronavirus by up to 37%.² The coronavirus and other
Pioneering Gene Editing Breakthroughs: A New Era in Preventing Inherited Diseases
Imagine a world where no one suffers from serious inherited diseases. Recently, scientists in the US made the first steps towards this Utopian dream
Exploring Womens Perspectives on Marijuana Use During Pregnancy: Insights and Implications
A study reviews the perspectives of women on the health effects of smoking marijuana during pregnancy. The most commonly used illicit drug in both
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Collaborative Care for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine examines whether collaborative care increases the abstinence rates from opioid and alcohol use. The chronic use
Unlock Your Mind: Challenging Brain Teasers to Boost Your Thinking Skills
A grandfather is 56 years old and his grandson is 14 years old. After how many years will the grandfather be twice as old
Challenging Brain Teaser for April 15: Test Your Logic Skills Today!
In a mental health hospital, there is one doctor and many patients. Once a day, every patient bites someone in the hospital – which
Challenging Brain Teaser to Sharpen Your Mind – September 30 Edition
Dr. Johnson shows his nurse a picture of a gentleman and tells her: I have neither brothers nor sisters, but this man’s father is
Challenging Brain Teaser for August 3: Test Your Wits Today!
Dr. Johnson was looking at the stress ball and got curious what are the chances that three points that are randomly selected on a
Navigating Medical Malpractice: Your Guide to Understanding Claims and Seeking Compensation
Medical errors are preventable mistakes, but they can still happen. In fact, they are the most common cause of patient injury. Prescriptions and drug
Conquer Your Fear of Heights: How Virtual Reality is Changing the Game
A novel study in The Lancet Psychiatry examined the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality in overcoming the fear of heights. It is indeed an
Revolutionizing Health: Building an App for Coronavirus Detection and Prevention
Researchers propose to use an app to more quickly identify coronavirus cases. As news of COVID-19 continues to spread, people are looking for ways
Exploring the Impact of LipiDiDiet on Early Alzheimers Progression: Can It Make a Difference?
Researchers investigated whether a nutritional product called LipiDiDiet can delay the progression of cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s patients. Since the first signs of
Debunking the Diet and Diabetes Risk Myth: What You Really Need to Know
Myth: Diets high in polyunsaturated fats can lower diabetes risk Truth: This is false. Polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are commonly believed to be a ‘good’ type
Understanding Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
Researchers attempt to shed light on possible means of in-hospital spread of SARS-CoV-2. The world is currently experiencing the near-global spread of the novel
Exploring the Potential of Natalizumab in Treating Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Most treatments for multiple sclerosis concentrate on managing symptoms and slowing disease progression. A recent phase-3 trial investigated whether natalizumab is effective in treating
Exploring the Effectiveness of UV Light in Killing Coronavirus
A new research study shows that a safe UV disinfection system effectively kills coronavirus. Recent studies have reported that SARS-CoV-2 can survive on surfaces