Category: Health News
Global Food Security: Climate Change Is Likely to Cause More Plant Diseases Which Will Affect Crop Yield
Global food security is one of the most important issues for the future of humanity. A new study from the University of Exeter provides information on the effects of …
Anti Aging: Could a Fecal Transplant from a Young Subject Reverse Aging?
Transplanting the fecal microbiota from a young mouse into an old mouse appears to “restore” some of the mouse’s abilities and reverse some aging deficits. 100 trillion micro-organisms live …
Mebendazole a 2 Dollar Drug Shows Promise in Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Mebendazole, a drug already used for the treatment of parasitic infections, has shown in a study that it can mainly prevent metastases. The drug is also believed to have …
A New Contraception Method Uses Antibodies to Neutralize Sperm
In some infertile women, some antibodies are directed against the sperm in a way that incapacitates it. Mimicking this condition may lead to a new form of non-hormonal contraception. …
Women Who Urinate in the Shower Could End up with Urinary Leakage Issues
Peeing in the shower is a very common practice for a lot of people mostly done to save water and to help the environment. But for women, this could …Cameras and Sensors to Monitor Passenger’s Health in Self-Driving Cars
As self-driving cars enter the market, it will be important to monitor the well-being and health of the “driver” and passengers. Semiconductors specialist Infineon has developed a radar-based passengers …
Brain Implants Used to Treat Epilepsy Do Not Change Personality in Patients
Brain implants may prevent epilepsy symptoms, including seizures. Theoretically, they can change self-esteem or personality. Epilepsy manifests itself in seizures, which can take different forms. They are caused by …Unnecessary Food Waste: Foods That Are Still Edible after Their Expiration Dates
Millions of tonnes of food that is still edible are thrown away every year in the US. Some of this waste could be avoided if we knew how to …