It must have been a cakewalk. In the end, nothing went as planned. A few days ago, a young mans masturbation session indeed inadvertently led him to spend almost a week in the hospital due to spontaneous pneumomediastinum. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition that mainly affects young

Researchers at the University of Michigan explored how the targeted ultrasound technique could combine with an organisms immune defenses to eliminate tumors by two times. Experiments in rodents have shown promising results. ICD and its role in cancer treatment Many efforts are being made to develop

Did you know that headaches are one of the most common ailments in the world? According to a recent meta-study, about one in six people suffer from it every day in developed countries. In addition, one in two people in the world suffer from migraines each year. Data from over 350 publications A few

Just over two years into the global pandemic, we know that the coronavirus attacks many organs, affecting the respiratory tract and causing disorders psychological. Systemic disease causing vascular lesions by coagulation, and obstructing veins and arteries, it is now part of our daily lives. Recent

A recent German study looked at the possible dangers induced by virtual reality on mental health. The researchers conducted their study after observing gamers complaining online about psychological disorders. Players with depersonalization disorders Virtual reality (VR) is already widely used in th

Doctors in Spain have diagnosed an unusual parasitic infection in a man . An army of worm larvae squirmed beneath his skin, covering his entire body. The individual had started high-dose corticosteroid therapy just before the onset of symptoms to treat malignant compression of the spinal cord. The

Chinese authorities claim to have detected the first ever case of H3N8 avian flu in humans. Indeed, a four-year-old child was infected in the center of the country. Nevertheless, these same authorities promise a low risk of transmission between humans. A child directly contaminated by birds With th

Depression is a very important public health issue. Fortunately, the means of detecting it are evolving greatly. For example, British scientists have recently developed an AI capable of defining the state of a persons mental health by analyzing, among other things, their profile on the social networ

The axolotl is a species of aquatic salamander living in Mexico and having rather surprising powers. This animal is the subject of much genetic research, the objective of which is to restore damaged tissues in humans and thus perhaps one day allow eternal life. Amazing features and abilities Endemi

According to a new case report, a man in the UK was infected with COVID-19 for 505 days, more than sixteen months . This patient, since deceased, was immunocompromised. The researchers emphasize the importance of studying this type of case, as these long-lasting infections can promote the emergence

Nearly two hundred cases of severe hepatitis have been reported in children worldwide in recent months, including two in France. The origin of the disease is still unknown. However, the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the potential impact for the pediatric populatio

Two Welsh psychology specialists recently tested a kind of therapy developed after the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States. The goal? Dealing with the traumatic psychological effects of the war in Ukraine. Treating post-traumatic stress symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are

Shanghai is the city most affected by the recent outbreak in China. Several facts show that the authorities, the health system and the population are completely in another dimension. Between the draconian measures in force and the occurrence of several news items, the Chinese city is thus far from t

It has long been assumed that pain is treated equally by everyone. However, more and more studies suggest that this is not the case at all. Overall, women are more sensitive to pain than men. New work led by Canadian researchers takes a closer look at these biological differences leading to these se

It is arguably the most powerful hallucinogen on the planet. Indigenous communities in the Amazon have been using ayahuasca for centuries to treat all kinds of physical and psychological ailments, but what exactly is it? And what are the effects of this beverage on the human body? Ayahuasca is a ps

A recent American study shows that climate change will force many animal species to migrate to more welcoming ecosystems. However, this should increase the risks of viral transmission between species and at the same time the risks for humans. A worrying scenario for 2070 With more than 6.2 million

According to a study, pathogens are able to travel from land to the seas using plastic particles. However, researchers believe that this can have consequences for both human health and the environment. Bacteria clinging to microplastics Now more than ever, microplastics are a cause for concern. It

During a discussion with friends or a dispute in the car with his half on the road to vacation, who has never heard of the supposed predominance masculine on the sense of orientation? Experiments have been carried out to try to determine a physiological cause aimed at confirming or invalidating this

Recently, American researchers detailed a new artificial intelligence of their creation. Its objective is to detect cardiovascular accidents five years in advance. This is an innovation at a time when cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) represent the leading cause of death in

The UFC-Que Choisir association recently published a rather disturbing report. According to the document, more than half of fruits and vegetables from intensive agriculture are contaminated with substances of concern. The organic alternative is much less affected, but access to it involves a larger