Category: Health News
Streptococcus anginosus in Mouth and Gut Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Reveals
Key Takeaways: A specific oral bacteria, Streptococcus anginosus, is linked to a 20% higher risk of stroke. High levels of this bacteria in the gut may worsen outcomes for stroke …Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Autoimmune Triggers, Symptoms, and Advances in Treatment and Management
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease and one of the inflammatory forms of arthritis (inflammation of the joints). In RA, the immune cells, typically involved in defending against …The iKnife: A Smart Scalpel Capable of Detecting Tumors Almost Instantly During Surgery
Key Takeaways: A new AI-powered tool called the iKnife can diagnose endometrial cancer within seconds. The device analyzes tissue vapor during surgery, achieving 89% accuracy in recent trials. While …University of Maryland Doctors Perform a Successful Xenotransplantation of a Humanized Pig’s Heart into a Human Patient
Key Takeaways: Surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a Maryland man with terminal heart disease. The experimental procedure could pave the way for animal-to-human organ transplants …
New Study Introduces Objective Method to Measure Creativity Through Word Associations
Key Takeaways: Researchers developed a simple, time-efficient test to measure creativity using word associations. The “divergent association task” calculates semantic distance between words to predict creative thinking. Findings could …Post-Traumatic Stress Causes an Imbalance in Brain Connectivity Study Shows
People suffering from post-traumatic stress have an imbalance in brain connectivity as various connections between brain areas are altered, resulting in symptoms ranging from insomnia to eating disorders. 5 …Symptoms of Stress That May Surprise You: A Detailed Exploration of Its Physical and Mental Manifestations, from Hair Loss to Anxiety
Chronic headaches, digestive problems, fragmented sleep, nightmares, excessive sweating, abnormal hair loss, and lack of desire to do enjoyable activities are some of the surprising physical or mental symptoms …