A design studio recently imagined airplane cabins that take health risks into account. It is about improving personal space and hygiene, as well as reducing passenger stress. The studio also mentions a name change for the different categories of seats. The cabins of tomorrow? After a long significa

Some diseases only need to affect us once, such as measles or mumps, for us to be protected for life. On the other hand, some viruses like the flu force us to get vaccinated every year. So why do we develop lifelong immunity to some diseases, but not others? To defend ourselves from external viral

Several viral loads are currently jostling at the gate to infect our respiratory tract. Will they keep Covid-19 at bay or will they have to share their guests? Two scenarios, two different outcomes. With the lack of hindsight, some had imagined that the virulence of SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the

A small village located in the province of Inner Mongolia (China) has just been put in isolation. This measure follows the death of a person affected by the bubonic plague. Of the thirty or so villagers, none have tested positive but everyone is in quarantine. This is the second case of bubonic plag

In the height of summer, some do not hesitate to take invigorating cold showers. Others are absolutely not ready to be exposed to cold water, regardless of the outside temperature. And yet, taking cold showers is beneficial in more ways than one! Multiple benefits Intuitively, its easy to imagine t

In this period of health crisis, kissing or shaking hands has become synonymous with risk, to the chagrin of part of the population. Everyone must understand that this is one of the actions to avoid in order to limit the spread of the virus. What about the hug? Same observation, although not being a

Sleep paralysis is a sleep disorder that could be dangerous if the frequency is too high. The way of approaching this disorder, notably dictated by certain cultural beliefs, can amplify its effects in the long term. Between waking and REM sleep According to a publication by the Center for Informati

What if botox was ultimately able to cure depression? This question was asked in a recent study. According to the results, botox could do more than erase the signs of aging. Limit negative facial expressions According to an INSERM publication, one in five people has suffered or will suffer from dep

A UK company has tested a digital treatment for insomnia through an online self-help program. According to a study, this method would be more effective than the usual face to face therapies with a therapist. However, the fact is that the study obtained convincing results on several thousand people.

Did you know that three out of four infectious diseases come from the animal world? A recent study concluded that this is evidence that over generations, human activities have favored the transmission of pathogens. This includes the way in which Man has arranged and exploited spaces. The fault of h

Canadian health authorities recently approved the use of psilocybin in four palliative care patients. This is the first time that people will be able to consume this mind-altering substance legally in the country since it was banned more than forty-five years ago. Psilocybin finally recognized Hall

Viral S-proteins interact with a cellular receptor to allow SARS-CoV-2 to enter our cells. However, US researchers have brought to light an area of ​​​​this protein source of hope. By modifying it, it would be possible to reduce the intensity of the interactions. Act on another area of ​​protein S

Plastic pollution affects the entire planet and humans are no exception. For the very first time, US researchers have confirmed the presence of micro and nanoplastics in human tissue. However, these plastics are found in different organs of our body. Plastic in the human body Various studies have s

Meditation is generally credited with many virtues, such as improving cognitive performance or reducing anxiety. And yet, researchers conducted a meta-analysis suggesting that this practice could be dangerous for some people. Surprising results In July 2020, we mentioned a study suggesting that med

US researchers have developed a new way to determine if a person is drinking too much. This technique involving smartphones does a job similar to that of breathalyzers, but in a totally different way. Indeed, it is a question of evaluating the changes in gait of people. An application coupled with

As the Covid-19 epidemic progresses in this south-west African country, the government has issued a warning. The authorities have indeed alerted the population to a treatment gaining in popularity involving the use of elephant dung. Without danger, this treatment is however a scam. When traditional

In Hong Kong, a patient was diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus for the second time, more than four months after his first contamination. In recent months, several hospitals around the world have declared positive cases after cures. The following question then inevitably arose:can we catch th

A meta-analysis, the results of which are published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, reveals that there is no safe level of consumption of caffeine for pregnant women. The UK NHS, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dietary Guidelines for Americans and European Food Safe

In the early 20th century, ventilation to fight disease prompted engineers to design steam heaters that still overheat some homes today. The goal? Open the windows even in the middle of winter to ventilate the accommodation. Enemy number one:exhaled air At first glance, it is not easy to establish

Brazilian researchers are working on a way to use caiman tears in medicine. Surprisingly similar to ours, the tears of these animals could better treat eye diseases in humans. Resolving eye problems in humans Belonging to a subfamily of the Alligatoridae family, caimans (Caimaninae) are very close