Biology Cell by AI: Humans are skilled at comparing images and identifying patterns. They can organize a collection by color, ear size, face shape, etc. A quantitative comparison is also made, and the interesting thing about machines are that a machine can extract information from images whereas humans cannot. Standford University’s Chan Zuckerberg Biohub scientists […]
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New study finds surprising link between statins and cataracts
Statins, a drug to lower LDL (bad cholesterol), are consumed by more than 40,000,000 Americans. They are the most popular prescription drug class in the United States. Some of the most commonly prescribed statins include atorvastatin. Side effects can occur, including lowering your cholesterol and decreasing your chances of suffering from a stroke. There are […]
What are the Symptoms of Monkeypox? You Might be Surprised
A monkeypox is a rare form of smallpox that is rapidly spreading. According to the World Health Organization, there have been more than 250 cases in 16 countries. Experts believe it spreads through close, prolonged contact with infected individuals. Head of WHO Emergencies program smallpox secariat, Rosamund Lewis, stated Tuesday that countries reporting monkeypox are […]
How Did This Mysterious Virus Spread So Quickly?
From the day of the emergence of SARS-COV- in Wuhan, China, the virus’s origin has been a topic of extreme scientific theory. The two approaches are that the Virus emerges when animals are exposed to humans or during a research-related incident. The investigation of the virus’s origin has been more difficult because of the lack […]
Cancer Genetics Research to Support Targeted Treatment
The scientists studied the complete genetic information of above 18,000 cancer patients. They found new information about mutations or changes that could help doctors provide more suitable treatments. Their study recently published in a scientific publication is not the first to perform comprehensive genetic studies in cancer samples. No one has ever used such a […]
FDA’s Approves Remdesivir to Treat Young Children With Covid-19
Remdesivir injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients. It is also used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in non-hospitalized patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19 (e.g., hospitalization, death). Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine that works on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Today […]
Omicron- What is our knowledge about the stealth version?
BA.2 is a new Omicron version of SARS-CoV-2. Experts aren’t sure if it will cause any harm, but they do know that it is rapidly spreading and that there are 20 mutations in an area most COVID-19 vaccines cannot reach. All statistics and data are based upon publicly available data as of the publication date. […]
Regular Physical Activity Can Reduce Inflammation In The Brain And The Odds Of Having Alzheimer’s Disease
There are many benefits of doing regular exercise such as maintaining a healthy weight and keeping many health conditions at bay. A team of experts has found that regular physical activity also guards the structure and function of the brain, as people grow old. Experts have said that regular exercise can reduce the risk of […]
Scientists Claim Exposure To Some Common Human Coronaviruses Might Enhance Immunity Against COVID19
Many scientists across the world have said that protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus through either infection or COVID19 shots is vital to end the pandemic. The COVID19 pandemic has been creating havoc in the world for the last two years. Now, a team of experts from the University of Zurich (UZH) has found that there […]
Health Experts From CDC Claim Delta Variant Might Be Linked To Elevated Risk Of Stillbirth Among Pregnant Women
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has done two stories that have shown that women who are pregnant and have been diagnosed with COVID19 infection linked to delta variant might be at a greater risk of stillbirth or death during childbirth. These studies support the reports from health care providers across the […]
Medical Regulators In The UK Extend COVID19 Booster Rollout Program To Individuals Over 40 Years Of Age
The UK has announced that people in the country who are above 40 years of age will be eligible to get COVID19 booster shots from next week. The announcement to extend to COVID19 booster program to people over 40 years has been made by medical regulators of the country at a press meet. Earlier, people […]
CDC Claims Measles Turns A Global Health Crisis Due To Derailed Vaccination Program During The COVID19 Pandemic
In a new report, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that measles is now a renewed global health crisis as around 22 million kids have dodged their vaccinations during the COVID19 pandemic. Health experts have said that measles is one of the most deadly pathogens known in medical science that […]
A Team Of Scientists Claims AI And Targeted Electric Brain Stimulation Can Improve Specific Brain Functions
A team of scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Minnesota Medical School has done a pilot human study on improving some specific functions of the brain. The study has found that it is possible to recover some specific brain roles that are linked to self-control and mental flexibility by combining artificial intelligence […]
Scientists Discover Two Approved Drugs To Develop An Effective Care For Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
A promising series of early-stage studies have shown that two drugs, which have been authorized decades earlier might be able to boost cognitive function and neutralize the brain damage that has been caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have been focusing on animal models amidst many inferences that if an unexpected blend of drugs is able […]
CDC Recommends COVID19 Booster Shots For People With Mental Health Issues To Shoot Up The Rate Of Vaccination
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has included mental health issues in the list of conditions that make a person more susceptible to catching COVID19 infection and becoming severely ill. The decision of the federal agency has made millions of people living in the United States eligible for COVID19 booster shots. The […]
First Countrywide Data Shows COVID19 Shots Are Over 90 Percent Effective In Averting Deaths Linked To Delta Variant
Health experts in the UK have come up with countrywide data on COVID19 vaccination and the rate of fatality due to the disease. The data has shown that COVID19 shots are more than 90 percent efficient at preventing deaths that are caused by the delta variant. Research has found that the COVID19 shot developed by […]
The World Health Organization Felicitates The Late Henrietta Lacks For Her Inputs In Medical Investigations
The global health agency, the World health organization (WHO) has felicitated the late Henrietta Lacks for donating her cells to be used in innovative scientific studies. Scientists have been using her donated cells in their research for decades. She has been awarded by the WHO for her contribution to the innovation of medical science. Late […]
Health Experts Identify Incidents Of Leprosy Among Wild Chimpanzees In West Africa For The First Time
The findings of a new study have stunned scientists as they have identified incidents of leprosy among wild chimpanzees for the first time. The cases of leprosy among wild chimpanzees have been detected in Guinea-Bissau and the Ivory Coast in West Africa. Experts have said that it is the first time leprosy has been detected […]
The Development Of New Therapies Brings A Ray Of Hope For People Suffering From Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Patients who have been dealing with triple-negative breast cancer almost have no hope for an effective treatment for decades. That is the reason; this type of cancer is considered one of the most aggressive types of cancer. However, now this perception seems to be changing among health experts, as there are many effective treatment options […]
Health Department Of The United States Record 700000 Deaths Due To Devastating COVID19 Pandemic
The US Health Department has revealed that the United States recorded a heartbreaking mark of 700000 deaths due to the COVID19 pandemic. The surge fueled by the delta variant has started to reduce, which has given some relief to over-exhausted hospitals. Health experts have said that within three and a half months the death toll […]