Study maps intricate muscle patterns behind blinking and eyelid movement
An eye of an eye seems natural and instantaneous, but is it? Without a working eyelid, the eye can be dry, irritated and eventually lose the ability to see clearly. Source link
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WHO says nearly 100,000 struck with cholera in Sudan
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that from July last year, there were about 100,000 cholera cases in Sudan, as it warned of more hunger, displacement and disease. Source link
Walking further and faster linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular events in people with high blood pressure
Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that even more steps below the recommended daily target of 10,000 stages, and walking rapidly, is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of major problems of heart and blood vessels. Source link
A diabetes drug may help prevent dementia
New research in diabetes, obesity and metabolism suggests that metformin, traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes, is associated with low risks of dementia and initial death. Source link
Vagus nerve stimulation paired with meditation increases self-compassion and mindfulness benefits
Stimulating the wagus nerve with a tool attached to the outer ear can help to make compassion meditation training more effective in increasing the ability of people for self-replication and mindfulness, the University College gets a new study led by researchers from London (UCL). Source link
Plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to health, experts warn
Finally further forward of the United Nations Global Plastic Treaty, a group of international experts asked for more attention to health effects when considering plastic pollution. The health policy published in the lensate reviewed the current evidence of how plastic -microplastics and plastic chemicals – affect health and announce the launch of a new project…
Bacterial cellulose-based dressing offers rapid bleeding control for burn wound care
In a study published in advanced materials, a research team developed an innovative bacterial cellulose (BC)-in-laws developed hemostatic dressing that enables rapid and continuous bleeding control. Source link
Study finds living in rural environments in first 5 years of life could be a risk factor for developing type 1 diabetes
New research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Austria, Austria (15–19 September) shows that living in rural environment may increase the risk of developing type 1 diabetic in comparison with living in urban environment due to living in rural environment in the first five years…
Study reveals spinning could reduce NHS waiting lists for physiotherapy treatments in the UK
A new study by Bornemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has revealed the benefits of spinning for patients with hip osteoarthritis. The study is published in Lancet Rumetology. Source link
Study shows heavy drinking raises the risk of undesired pregnancy; cannabis use does not
A new study has found that, in women with high desire to avoid getting pregnant, people who drink heavy have a risk of being more pregnant, compared to those who drink modestly or not. Conversely, the participants who used the cannabis were not likely to unwanted pregnancy compared to the participants who did not use…