Blood donors are an important part of our medical system. Unfortunately, not everyone’s blood is compatible with everyone else’s, and doctors have to worry about whether or not they have enough of certain blood types when dealing with blood transfusions. But, new research could finally help us create universal donor blood, revolutionizing medicine forever. This …
Pacemakers and other devices that go into your body often rely on batteries that need to be replaced or recharged in some way. However, a newly designed oxygen battery could remove the need for invasive surgeries to replace those important batteries, as they run off the body’s oxygen supply instead. The proof-of-concept is outlined in …
Working out is great for you. In fact, exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Unfortunately, with our busy schedules, we don’t always have time to set aside for working out, and that can make our weight loss journeys a lot more difficult. That could soon be a …
Intermittent fasting flagged as a serious health risk New research suggests that intermittent fasting could lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular death in the long term. Fox – LA Intermittent fasting, a trendy method for weight-loss and targeting inflammation, has been flagged as a serious health risk, the American Heart Association announced Monday. Results …
Researchers have made an incredible breakthrough in the bid to create solar-powered eye implants that could help people with incurable eye diseases. The next-generation tech revolves around powering sensors and cameras in the eye using solar photovoltaic panels. It’s a truly science-fiction solution, but one that could immensely improve the lives of people with vision-related …
Cancer experts estimate at least 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States alone in 2024. Of that number, experts estimate roughly 4,360 will die from the disease. But those numbers could soon change, as Japanese scientists have made a huge breakthrough in the push for an …
An elementary school in Gallatin, Tennessee, has made headlines after 19 students and a teacher were sent to the hospital after a dry ice experiment. According to Nashville’s WKRN, the third-grade class was experimenting with dry ice as part of a STEM activity. The experiment was handled under the care of a third-party speaking group, …
Lloyd Austin’s illness and medical procedure disclosure. What we know. Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin was hospitalized with no notification to the White House. What we know on the rules behind medical information disclosure. WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s chief of staff on Monday ordered an investigation into the events surrounding his hospitalization, his transferring …
Good vibes can get you far, and now, they may even help you lose weight. That’s because a group of researchers and engineers have created a vibrating weight-loss pill that allows you to feel full without having to eat as much. The pill, which is called the Vibratory Ingestible BioElectronic Stimulator (VIBES), has only been …
Doctors have made an astounding breakthrough. According to a new paper published in Science, a group of doctors has managed to create a special ink capable of 3D printing within the human body. The accomplishment could allow us to 3D print biomedical devices directly in the body. It’s an amazing breakthrough that could allow for …