A recent US study highlighted an effect especially inherent in virtual reality. In immersion, the perception of time is slower than in reality. However, this time compression could find positive applications in the medical field. A game available in two versions Virtual reality users know it well:i

Moderna said on Tuesday that its Sars-CoV-2 vaccine was potently effective in 12-17 year olds. In a clinical trial, the company did not find any cases of symptomatic Covid-19 in participants who received their two doses. A 100% effective vaccine The Moderna results, announced by the company in a pr

Researchers at Duke University have developed a tool that can be installed in regular toilets to analyze your stool samples. If adopted, this tool could provide valuable information to gastroenterologists. Your stool says a lot about your health Although not very appetizing, stools are still used t

Doctors in Hungary have described a case that they say is fascinating. A woman with Covid-19 did not know she had given birth until a month after giving birth. All the while she was in an induced coma and the doctors were pessimistic about her. A forty-day artificial coma due to Covid-19 At the end

A recent French study indicates that about a third of the foods on the plate of the French are made up of ultra-processed foods. In addition, the consumption of these foods correlates with a lower protein intake as well as a lower diversity of these same proteins. Ultra-processed foods have a bad r

No matter the nature of the Covid tests, they must first go through a specialized laboratory for analysis. In the Netherlands, a researcher has developed a kit to achieve the result at home using two very simple objects:a coffee capsule and a pot of boiling water. Cheap and universal In our country

According to a recent American, sugary drinks, including sodas, disrupt the intestinal microbiota of teenagers. Researchers say this can have a negative impact on teens memory and learning abilities. Specific bacteria in the microbiota Its not a scoop:a diet high in sugars is the cause of many heal

According to a recent Swedish study, artificial intelligence could prove to be an invaluable tool during future global pandemics. This work suggests that AI could contain the increase in infections. The current context around Covid-19 has obviously stimulated this research, the theme of which had be

Leaving your cozy bed for a snack at night has happened to most people. However, if these little nighttime cravings happen too often, it may be a specific disorder:nocturnal binge eating. An eating disorder A piece of bread with cheese, a piece of brioche with chocolate or even a few biscuits… the

A few days ago, the fifteen volunteers of the Deep Time project saw the light of day after forty days spent in a cave. Scientists will be able to begin to study the many data collected. Back on the objectives of this experience and on the first testimonies. Extreme conditions On March 14, 2021, fif

According to a recent study, people between the ages of 50 and 70 who sleep only six hours or less per night are at greater risk of dementia. Nevertheless, the study does not firmly establish a causal relationship. Lack of sleep promotes dementia Sleep is vital for good health. INSERM, the Universi

While the government has planned to deconfine on May 15, 2021, the Institut Pasteur has published its opinion concerning this date. According to experts, a significant increase in hospitalizations could occur. This not very optimistic statement takes into account a possible good rhythm in terms of v

A specialist in epidemic modeling claimed that certain variants less susceptible to vaccination could spread more. This could in particular occur when the French population would be immunized against the historical strain of SARS-CoV-2 and the English variant. Variants benefited by vaccination On A

While vaccines are struggling to gain acceptance after a long wait, a laboratory based in Nantes claims to have developed a drug against Covid-19. It is possible that this treatment will be the subject of large-scale production. However, it is incumbent on us to wait for the green light from the Fre

Thats no big deal:coffee is widely consumed around the world. A real morning boost, it can also be consumed at different times of the day. However, many aficionados refuse to drink it after a certain hour, for fear that the caffeine will interfere with their sleep. A simple received idea? No less t

US researchers recently installed particle counters in public restrooms. The goal ? Observe the aerosol level after flushing the toilet. And the least we can say is that the results are as surprising as they are disgusting. A significant increase in particles in the air In June 2020 when the Covid-

Loss of smell is one of the main symptoms of the disease induced by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. She is also perhaps one of the most surprising. British researchers recently described an exercise to perform in order to regain the sense of smell. The thing is, this one is for people who still have pro

For several years, a night mode has been available in operating systems from Microsoft and Apple. The objective? Adjust colors to reduce short waves and reduce negative effects on sleep. However, a recent US study concludes that this does not really improve sleep. Night mode not so useful? Weve kno

Scientific research regarding the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is partly focused on possible human-to-animal transmissions. In Scotland, scientists have identified two cases of cats being infected by their owners. Two cases of human-to-animal transmission Since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold more than a

During confinement, the population is advised to maintain a certain physical form. Often, this involves playing sports at home. And while teenagers generally move less and less, a study suggests that they tend to be even less physically active at home than outside. Teens in the grip of a sedentary