According to a study, aspirin increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in seniors with cancer. Thus, these people should avoid starting treatment with aspirin or risk seeing their disease accelerate. A disturbing discovery In the past, several studies have found that taking aspirin can reduc

Wild poliovirus (WPV), the pathogen responsible for poliomyelitis, has officially been eradicated from the African continent, according to the WHO. Despite many obstacles, years of vaccination efforts have finally paid off. Its official:all countries on the African continent have eradicated wild po

It is common to say that the body of a two-wheeler is none other than its driver. Based on this observation, a French start-up has developed a smart motorcycle helmet. In a few days, a crowdfunding campaign will begin with the aim of allowing the production of the first models by the end of 2020. A

According to researchers, a protein identified in human lungs could be activated to allow people with asthma to breathe easier. They also mention the promising results of a first drug tested on mice. Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can lead to swelling of the airways leading

Barrier gestures are not applied by everyone, or with the same rigor. According to a study, certain personality traits such as psychopathy and narcissism play a role in the way people apprehend these gestures. A predisposition to reject barrier gestures? Not long ago, we discussed the reasons why m

The current Covid-19 pandemic is the source of many fake news on social networks. If some of them concern protective masks, antivaccines have also embarked on an unprecedented crusade. Fake news about wearing masks In France, wearing a mask is now compulsory in enclosed spaces . This is one of the

During their training, neuroscientists learn an amazing rule of thumb:including left-handed people in brain research is wrong. In other words, neuroscience ignores lefties most of the time! Why such exclusion? Is this an error? An unmarked exclusion Lyam Bailey is a PhD candidate in psychology and

Social isolation is very frowned upon, so most people tend to avoid it. It is therefore no coincidence that research very often focuses on how to solve this problem. However, a study estimates that when social isolation is chosen, it can be beneficial for creativity. But not only. An improvement in

The worlds first test tube baby was born in 1978 in the UK. Since this birth, medically assisted procreation has continued to progress. Today in France, approximately one in thirty children comes from one of the different forms of assisted reproduction. A turning point in the treatment of infertili

When exposed to the sun, it is strongly recommended to protect yourself with sunscreen. However, it is not uncommon for a tube of cream to survive from year to year. The question then arises of its reuse. In reality, it is absolutely necessary to avoid it and to prefer the purchase of a new tube. A

In several countries, confinement seems to have had very positive effects on births. In Denmark, for example, doctors observed a 90% drop in premature births! An amazing discovery During the confinement linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors carried out an experiment in a hospital. The goal? Meas

Usually confined to a few Asian countries, wearing a mask on a daily basis is gradually becoming a global standard. And the current Covid-19 pandemic has given many entrepreneurs ideas. Indeed, some want to connect the masks to our smartphones. A new consumer good The Covid-19 pandemic is not behin

According to a British study, the immune system of mammals, including humans, could experience great difficulty in the face of possible microorganisms from other planets. The difficulties would be related to the identification of these microbes and therefore, to the defense of the body against their

CBD has been around for some time now. Alternately a miracle product, a virtuous substitute for cannabis or a substance not well enough known to scientists, you can find all the opinions and comments concerning it. And many of them report its positive effects on certain conditions, as varied as epil

A true indicator of a patients state of consciousness, the Glasgow Coma Scale is closely correlated with the severity of a coma. This neurological scale, which is involved in the diagnosis of the patient, makes it possible to choose a strategy with a view to maintaining vital functions and predictin

Several years ago, studies looked at the psychological consequences of rude or even aggressive e-mails. However, the researchers believe that regardless of their form, this type of electronic message can generate additional stress, especially at work. Indeed, this can eventually lead to professional

The vaccine race is more active than ever. Among the many projects, that of an American biologist is surprising. Lacking funds, he and other researchers and their entourage are currently testing this homemade vaccine on themselves! No funding for this vaccine Currently, around 200 Covid-19 vaccines

A recent study suggests that a type of cinnamon may provide relief to patients with type 2 diabetes. This spice is indeed touted as being able to lower blood sugar prediabetic patients! However, several previous studies do not point in the same direction. Not just any type of cinnamon The four main

While research is currently working on the development of a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, it is also important to trace its origin. Recently, an international team announced that the virus has been circulating in bats for at least four decades. Reconstructing the evolutionary history of SARS-CoV-2 In

Ecologists have found that Myanmar oysters contain many contaminants. While this study remains focused, the researchers say their findings have broader implications. That pollutants can be picked up by shellfish is not really new. Two years ago, for example, a study revealed to us that billions of