Mary Moore RN | Health Journalist & Medical Author
It is no longer news that plastic toys made in all parts of the world contain different kinds of harmful chemicals. While this is just a fact, it is …
Scientists Develop a Tool That Can Decode Signals Exchanged Between Human Cells
A computational platform called CellChat, developed by scientists at the University of California Irvine can help decode and analyze the signals exchanged between human cells during various biological processes. …
A list of diuretic vegetables and their health benefits
Diuretic foods promote urine secretion and toxin elimination and are known to improve problems with water retention and high blood pressure. Vegetables rich in water, fiber, and minerals stimulate …
Freeze-Drying of COVID-19 Vaccines Could Fix the Logistics Problems
Most vaccines have to be frozen or refrigerated, which imposes major storage and transportation issues. Vaccines in freeze-dried form, on the other hand, can be stored at room temperature …
A Combination of Marimastat, and Varespladib a Possible Antidote to Snake Venom
A combination of two molecules has been used to save animals from snakebites by venomous snakes from different continents. The combination of Marimastat and Varespladib, two already approved drugs, …
Moon Cycles Affect Our Sleep According to a University of Washington Study
As crucial as sleep is to many of our biological functions, its deep mechanisms are still mysterious to researchers. A new study has shown that our sleep may be …
UNC Researchers Make an Antiviral Contraceptive Gel That Stimulates the Male Libido
A new sperm-killing gel developed by U.S. researchers is also said to have antiviral properties and to improve the quality of sexual intercourse for couples. Spermicides are often found …
New Class of Antibiotics Found to Be Effective Against Resistant Bacteria
What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance is the phenomenon where microscopic organisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses change certain components within them over time and no longer respond to …
A Double Arm and Shoulder Transplant in France, a World First
A specialized team of doctors in Lyon France performed the first double transplantation on both arms and shoulders. The patient, a 48-year-old Icelander, is in stable condition. An Icelander …
Eat Just Served Lab-Made Chicken Meat in a Historic First in Singapore
Chicken meat that was produced in a lab was served for the first time at the Singapore restaurant 1880 on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 – a historic milestone for …

