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A “smart” bandage that controls the healing process of wounds created

John B. Rowlands — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:55:44 +0000

It is made of a flexible and stretchable polymer containing embedded electronics and medication Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have developed a “smart” wound dressing that supports tissue regeneration and controls the healing process, reports the site of the educational institution. In most cases, when someone cuts, scrapes, burns, or gets another wound, […]

A woman from a Fayum portrait was diagnosed by the image

John B. Rowlands — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:59:04 +0000

Scientists have studied a Fayum portrait of a young woman dating back to the 2nd century and stored at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They noticed a tumor on her neck and suggested that it was probably a realistic representation of a goiter – an enlargement of the thyroid gland. This is reported in an […]

Pets reduce the risk of food allergy in children

John B. Rowlands — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:59:03 +0000

Those who grew up with a dog are less likely to be allergic to eggs, milk and nuts, and cats reduce the risk of allergies to eggs, wheat and soy Japanese scientists found that children who had a pet when they were young had a 15 percent lower risk of food allergy, the British newspaper […]

100 EUR fine for a driver who drinks water in Greece

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:58:32 +0000

The driver must have freedom of movement of the hands A fine of 100 Euros and suspension of the driver’s license for 30 days can be imposed if the traffic officer considers that the gesture of opening a water bottle or the absence of a hand on the wheel could distract the driver of the […]

Corruption, a lucrative business for the pharmaceutical industries

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:58:31 +0000

In August 2013, three months after Xi Jinping entered the Chinese government, a corruption scandal broke out in the national medical system, skilfully exercised by the multinational pharmaceutical companies based in that country. The campaign launched to settle responsibilities ended with the arrest of four senior officials of the British multinational GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the […]

A second brain? The human body can amaze us

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:01:28 +0000

Every birth brings new amazing life into the world and as we age our body grows and develops. There are many unusual facts about the body that you probably do not know. The human body is like a miracle, it is unique, writes the Chinese publication Sohu. A few months ago, scientists discovered a “new […]

30% of children aged 7-9 in Europe are overweight

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:01:26 +0000

This number of overweight is expected to continue to grow in the coming years About 30 percent of primary school-age children in Europe are overweight or obese, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of children who fall into either category is expected to continue to rise in the coming years. The […]

Biologists have found a similarity between canine dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in humans

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:57:12 +0000

In the future, the study authors plan to determine whether the disorders in humans and dogs are indeed similar Biologists have discovered that canine dementia has similarities to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, writes Rambler. The first symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in humans are usually disturbed sleep patterns. These changes are thought to be the result […]

Do we really only use 10 percent of our brains?

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:57:11 +0000

One of the favorite topics of many writers and screenwriters of science fiction films is that of the vast possibilities of the human brain. Especially popular is the claim that we use only 10% of its capabilities, and if we could “unlock” the remaining 90%, it would turn us into real superheroes. As appealing as […]

European Cricket is on the rise, and it’s good news for us all

John B. Rowlands — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:54:09 +0000

By every measure available, football is Europe’s favourite sporting pastime. This isn’t just due to the historical roots, with the sport taking hold in most regions in the 19th century. It was propelled by national rivalries, professional leagues, and passionate fans who bring a vibrant atmosphere to matches, as well as its accessibility in terms […]