In the United States, a rather special vaccine is currently being tested. This is a vaccine whose purpose is to prevent opioid overdoses. It must be said that in this country, opioids are the cause of a real slaughter, with tens of thousands of deaths each year. Protect from overdoses The subject o

Will todays children be much more affected by climate change than people born around the middle of the 20th century? According to a climatologist, the answer is yes. Newborns in 2020 could experience seven times more extreme heat waves in their lifetime than people born in 1960. More frequent episo

For the past few days, a woman has been in critical condition after diving in a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park. While trying to rescue her dog, the person concerned came into contact with water heated to no less than 93°C. Accidents of this type are rare, but each time the burns are very se

In Ethiopia, the parasite that causes malaria infections has mutated. The latter no longer produces the proteins that screening tests usually target. However, these tests are the most suitable for vulnerable populations, so this mutation is a very worrying problem. Lower test efficiency Recently, t

In the United States, several medical institutions are directing organ donations to patients who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, relegating the unvaccinated to the bottom transplant waiting lists. Unvaccinated excluded from waiting lists for organ transplants The story of Leilani Lutali (56)

Researchers have developed an experiment to test the effect of speech alone in stuttering adults. These studies confirm that the subjects concerned do not stutter during private speech. The perceptions of listeners, real or imaginary, would therefore play an essential role in speech fluency problems

The United States Army is currently funding a futuristic project whose goal is to improve the performance of soldiers by giving them optimal rest. It is about a kind of nightcap that should also be useful for a better understanding and better treatment of many neurological diseases. An interest in

According to a recent European study, the emotional response to music is significantly increased by a mind-altering substance: psilocybin. Thus, music could be part of a therapy against depression by combining it with a treatment based on psilocybin. Listening to music on psilocybin A year ago, Can

Some end-stage head and neck cancer patients who were life-threatening years ago arent just alive today they are cancer free. These are the promising results of a new immunotherapy drug approach being tested in a phase III clinical trial. New breakthrough in immunotherapy Head and neck cancer is di

Like mosquitoes, bed bugs can turn our daily lives into hell. Yet it is possible to put an end to these little beasts without resorting to the use of chemicals or calling in a professional. Alternatives to the usual treatments? Already present in the time of the dinosaurs, bedbugs, the best known s

A recent US study concluded that former smokers with poor nicotine withdrawal tend to consume more calories. However, the food to which these people willingly turn is none other than junk food, famous for its high fat and sugar content. The opioid system at the heart of the process In 2016, an Aust

Nutritionists have tried to define whether meat substitutes or imitation meat are healthier than meat itself. However, ultra-processed products are in many cases higher in fat and salt and should ideally be consumed in moderation. Alternatives gaining traction Livestock farming and the agri-food in

People who snore and those around them quite often have their sleep disturbed. In order to remedy this problem, a small Chinese company has developed a device whose mission is to treat snoring. Here is the Snore Circle, whose secret lies in the emission of electrical micropulses. Electrical impulse

According to a recent American study, the growth of wisdom teeth depends on several factors. Clearly identified in the context of this research, the factors in question are linked to biomechanism, in other words the mechanics of the biological movements of the human body. Facial and muscle coordina

In about 50 states in the United States, doctors have carried out numerous blood tests on children. However, half of these children had detectable blood lead levels in their blood. How should the results be interpreted? Surprising results Lead is the chemical element with atomic number 82 (Pb), a m

According to local media, an anti-vaccine private school in Miami, Florida is forcing students who receive a COVID-19 vaccine to stay home for thirty days after each injection. Centner Academy is a private school in Miami that has long been known for its anti-vaccine stances. Moreover, the establis

After several years of experimentation, the results of a large study published in the New England Journal of Medicine are here:oxytocin, the natural hormone that promotes social bonding, has no benefit for autistic children. Oxytocin to promote social ties in autistic people Studies have already sh

A workout can be traumatic for the muscles. The most targeted are indeed often riddled with tiny tears. How to repair the damage? A recent study lifts the veil on a previously unknown mechanism. Skeletal muscles are muscles under voluntary control of the central nervous system (unlike cardiac muscl

Sleep is very important for our body. Indeed, having a good sleep is a guarantee of good physical and mental shape. Many people seek to improve the quality of their sleep and have better nights. Here are some tips and details about research and innovations on the subject. The importance of good qua

A retrospective study based on ten years of data recorded in the United States reveals that horseback riding caused more trips to the hospital than skiing. The researchers therefore insist on the need to put in place more prevention messages in order to prevent the risk of injury related to horse ri