Since the start of the pandemic we have known that the main symptoms to watch out for include fever, persistent cough, or loss of taste and smell, but others show up over time. Like the purple toe one, for example. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread, having already infected more than 48 mill

While its Swedish neighbor had captured the medias attention, Finland seems to have fought a victorious fight against the coronavirus. This country has indeed maintained infection levels five times lower than the European Union average. Rapid mobilization When talking about the Covid-19 pandemic, F

In the United States, a hospital group uses an algorithm to determine the urgency of performing kidney transplants. However, this algorithm based on skin color recently forced hundreds of black patients off the waiting list. Some emergencies have been delayed Algorithms in the health field are inte

Currently, several hospitals in the United States are affected by ransomware attacks. The FBI, but also other agencies call for vigilance as other attacks could occur. According to these agencies, a Russian botnet is the origin. Dozens of hospitals targeted The Covid-19 pandemic is currently intens

In a study published during the summer, French researchers called for caution regarding the pangolin. If this animal was once the ideal culprit, the origins of the coronavirus remain unknown so that all leads remain active. The innocent pangolin Currently, the scientific community believes that SAR

Normal human body temperature has declined over the past two centuries in the United States. A trend that coincides with better access to health care, which implies a reduction in infections. But can we really establish a link? To find out, researchers looked at the temperatures of Bolivian grower-g

As the number of contaminations explodes, we can only insist on respecting barrier gestures. Among them, hand washing or, when this is not possible, the use of hydroalcoholic gel is an important gesture because it makes it possible to break the chain of contamination. In the case of the biocidal gel

A meta-analysis concluded that ventral adiposity, i.e. fat in the cellular tissue under the skin in the belly, increases the risk of dying prematurely . Moreover, this conclusion applies to all causes of mortality. Beyond consumer behavior, according to researchers, our food system should be complet

US and Chinese researchers conducted a study on the menstrual cycle of women. According to the results, an irregular menstrual cycle may be a sign of increased risks of premature mortality. For scientists, the menstrual cycle is a vital clinical sign for all women. Menstrual cycle and mortality A r

Brigham Young University (BYU) in Idaho (USA) recently released a statement condemning a deeply troubling trend among its students. According to the institution, some would indeed try to be intentionally infected with Covid-19. The goal:to overcome the disease and then sell their plasma loaded with

British doctors recently reported an exceptional case. Experts say this is Britains first case of sudden and permanent hearing loss in a Covid-19 patient. This loss could be related to the coronavirus, as a possible side effect of the infection. Screening for hearing loss in the hospital After smel

After several years of work, Boston Dynamics has finally released its Spot robot dog. Already used in several fields, the robot has recently been the subject of a collaboration with the French start-up Shark Robotics. The goal? Market a new, more mobile and efficient decontamination robot. Turn Spo

A French study argues that tobacco use, even in the case of termination before pregnancy, can affect a womans placenta. According to the researchers, the placenta retains a sort of memory of tobacco exposure. Alterations of the placental genome Tobacco affects the placenta of women. In any case, th

While some of our organs are essential for the functioning of our body, others can be removed without serious consequences. But how many do we have, exactly? Making a list of the organs of the human body is a bit complicated. Not because some components escape us, but because not everyone necessari

A recent British study indicates that our mental health in adolescence and childhood influences certain biological markers. However, these are markers concerning life in adulthood as well as life expectancy. Harmful consequences Mental health problems in childhood and adolescence have harmful conse

At the end of September 2020, Green Monday was launched. This is a campaign advocating a meatless and fishless Monday. According to French researchers, this initiative could be effective on the carbon footprint. On the other hand, everyone should get started. Reduce meat and fish As of Monday, Sept

An Austrian start-up has developed a smart object aimed at making motorbike journeys safer. It is a portable device using a haptic feedback device to warn the rider when needed. The latter receives information on potential dangers while being able to keep an eye on the road. A haptic feedback devic

A team of researchers announces that they have identified a new organ:a set of previously unnoticed bilateral salivary glands in the human nasopharynx. Details of the study are published in the journal Radiotherapy and oncology. The human body is an incredibly complex machine that, even today, con

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) have designed powerful new antimicrobial molecules from toxic proteins found in wasp venom. Something to potentially fight against antibiotic resistance. While bees are popular with the general public, wasps are not so lucky and are often associat

Researchers at Purdue University (USA) have developed micro-robots capable of crossing the colon to deliver drugs. The first (successful) tests have recently been carried out on animal models. Imagine a microrobot capable of moving through your intestines to deposit a drug load in an ultra-targeted