Tag: science
Six New cases of SARS-like Disease in Saudi Arabia
The most current data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that the number of cases of MERS, the SARS-like Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome,...
Naked Mole Rats May Hold Secret to “Fountain of Youth” Longevity
The naked mole rat lives mainly underground, so its nearly hairless body and small eyes are efficient in its habitat, but not for winning...
Combining Technology Leads to Imaging Muscles and Better Diagnosis
It is an exciting time to embark on a career in health care. The rapid evolution of technological applications in medicine is astounding. For...
Migraine Headaches May Cause Permanent Brain Changes, Research Says
The results of a new study reveal that migraine headaches accompanied by certain symptoms increased the risk of brain lesions in the white matter...
Critical Thinking Skills Pay Off: New Species Found Hiding in Plain...
Critical thinking skills and sharp observation are among the soft skills students can develop to secure a competitive edge in the workplace. Sometimes those...
BPA Found in Fetal Blood – Universal Exposure Exceeds Previous Estimates
Scientists in California recently documented evidence of fetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA). All samples of umbilical cord blood tested in their study contained...
New Discovery Sheds Light on a Genetic Origin
Carlos Bustamante and his colleagues at Stanford University in California recently published an article shedding new light on the possible genetic origins of men....
Is Exercise the New Antidepressant?
For many patients, the cost of medication to manage major depressive disorders is a hindrance to treatment. In addition to medication cost, negative side...
Fighting for Freshwater Rights: Will Florida Sue Georgia?
The oystermen working the waters of the Apalachicola Bay in Florida are having a hard time making their living with the declining flow of...
More Humans To Be Exposed to Rabies, CDC Says
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “Every year, it is estimated that 40,000 persons receive a rabies prevention treatment called...