While the eyes are generally capable of cleaning themselves, a person may need to clean them manually in certain circumstances. If a chemical or foreign object gets in the eye, it is crucial to act fast and flush it out to prevent further damage. Usually, tears help clean the eyes every time a person blinks. However, tears...
by Christian Moro and Charlotte Phelps, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock We all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be reaching for the milk carton. Some people even actively choose to participate in chili-eating competitions, seeking out the world’s hottest chillies, such as the Carolina Reaper. The...
Scientific Animations (CC BY-SA 4.0) The Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan City, China. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The virus can be spread person-to-person in close proximity or from contact with contaminated surfaces. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic and has...
Interview conducted by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 27, 2021 Thought LeadersDr. Neeraj NarulaAssociate Professor of MedicineMcMaster University In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Neeraj Narula about ultra-processed food and how this can increase your risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Please could you introduce yourself and tell us about what inspired your latest research...
by Ranjith Ramasamy, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Contrary to myths circulating on social media, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause erectile dysfunction and male infertility. What is true: SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, poses a risk for both disorders. Until now, little research has been done on how the virus or vaccines affect the male...
Bloody boogers form when blood mixes with mucus in the nose and the mucus dries. Boogers are usually whitish when a person is healthy, so a reddish or brownish tinge indicates the presence of blood. The nose lining is delicate and rich in blood vessels, and even a minor nick may trigger bleeding. A ruptured...
by Josh Funk Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket, depriving the public of real-time information on outbreaks, cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in their communities. The shift to weekly instead of daily reporting in Florida, Nebraska, Iowa, and...
Megan Brooks July 20, 2021 The global prevalence of young-onset dementia (YOD) is significantly higher than previously thought. Results of a large meta-analysis show that currently, 3.9 million individuals are living with YOD. Among these patients, symptoms of the memory-robbing disease start before age 65. Recent global YOD estimates have ranged from 42.3 to 54.0 per 100,000...
Steve Cimino July 16, 2021 An updated consensus statement from the American Headache Society (AHS) offers detailed recommendations on the use of novel acute and preventive treatments in adult patients with migraines. “Because the benefit-risk profiles of newer treatments will continue to evolve as clinical trial and real-world data accrue, the American Headache Society intends to review...
Yale researchers have developed an immersive, virtual reality video game that helps teens learn about the dangers of e-cigarettes and practice strategies for refusing them. E-cigarette use among youth is on the rise—they are the most popular smoking product used by middle and high school students in the U.S. Approximately half of teenagers between 14-18 years old...
