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Sticking it to Anxiety: The Science Behind Anti-Anxiety Patches

This article will provide insight into the efficacy of anti-anxiety patches as a novel approach to managing anxiety and stress and the potential role they may play in treating anxiety disorders and promoting overall wellbeing.

30 Oct 2023

What are Senolytics?

Senolytics, a class of drugs designed to specifically target senescent cells—those that have ceased cell division—are gaining recognition for their potential to address various age-related health issues.

27 Oct 2023

What is the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Scale?

The Anticholinergic Drug Scale (ADS), developed by Boustani et al., was created to address the issue of anticholinergic burden. Read more here.

27 Oct 2023

Bioprinting Organs: A Look into the Future of Transplantation

Bioprinting, also known as 3D printing, is a technique used to develop many tissues/organs. The creation of bioartificial organs has opened new avenues for future organ transplantation programs.

27 Oct 2023

Andropause: Exploring the Male Menopause

Andropause is a natural age-related decline in testosterone and growth hormone levels in men. Read more here.

25 Oct 2023

Next-Gen Contact Lenses: Beyond Vision Correction

Contact lenses have evolved with the advancements in materials. Some key areas linked with the contact lens evolution are discussed below.

24 Oct 2023

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Dietary choices significantly impact global health, contributing to approximately 11 million deaths through conditions like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.

19 Oct 2023

Vaping vs. Smoking: Is One Really Safer Than the Other?

Vaping has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative to smoking.

17 Oct 2023

Building Resilience: the Neurobiology of Mental Wellbeing

The neurobiology of mental health and resilience is a fascinating field that explores the intricate connections between the brain, emotions, and behavior. Read more here.

17 Oct 2023

The Science Behind Why Mosquitoes Prefer to Bite Certain People

People who strongly attract mosquitoes are obviously at higher risk for MBD. What is the science behind the differences in mosquito-human attractiveness?

16 Oct 2023

What is Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia?

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, or BOOP, is an inflammatory lung disease affecting the bronchioles and alveoli.

5 Oct 2023

How Post Traumatic Growth Can Improve Your Health

Traumatic events, such as bereavement, serious illness, natural disasters, and war, can have enduring physical and psychological effects on individuals.

5 Oct 2023

Forest Bathing for Health: How Nature Nurtures Wellbeing

Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to non-deliberate time spent in nature.

5 Oct 2023

Clinical Applications of Spatial Biology in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Spatial biology is the study of the spatial organization of biological systems. Read more here.

4 Oct 2023

Are Probiotics Helpful in the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide beneficial physiological effects if consumed.

3 Oct 2023

Unlocking Rapid Diagnosis: Exploring the Benefits of Syndromic Infectious Disease Testing

The demand for swift and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases.

3 Oct 2023

How Infodemiology Shapes Public Health in the Digital Age

The term “infodemiology” can be described as the science of distribution and determinants of information both online in an electronic format, such as the internet as well as offline within a population.

2 Oct 2023

What are Tears Made of? The Biochemistry of Emotion

Tears have a wide range of functions that are critical to ocular health and emotional regulation. Each type of tear has a slightly different biochemical structure and content specialized to their specific needs.

2 Oct 2023

The Role of Thoracic Imaging in Respiratory Disease

Thoracic imaging is critical in detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to the lungs and surrounding organs in the chest. Read more here.

29 Sep 2023