Every year, about two percent of men on the planet become infertile. And most of them are avid fans of various gadgets: computers, mobile phones and wi-fi. This was stated by the researcher of the Sahlgrena Academy in Gothenburg Sarah Tome. In the course of the study, scientists were also able to establish a relationship […]
Defenses of the human body against HIV strains
It’s no secret that there are people who are genetically resistant to HIV. It turns out that this resistance can be a panacea for some patients. A group of doctors from Berlin published the results of an experiment that amazed AIDS experts. They transplanted the bone marrow of an anonymous donor, genetically resistant to HIV, […]
Thyroid Day
Today is World Thyroid Day around the world. This day was established in 2009 at the initiative of the European Thyroid Association, which studies issues related to the thyroid gland and its diseases. According to medical statistics, up to a third of the entire population of the planet suffers from thyroid diseases. A decrease in […]
Signs of depression in saliva
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that adolescents whose saliva levels are elevated, the stress hormone cortisol during depressive symptoms, are many times more likely to develop clinical depression or major depressive disorder. Clinical depression is different from the bouts of bad mood that everyone visits from time to time. Doctors believe that […]
Objectively about pseudoscientific. Herbs: from medicine to poison. Paradoxes of herbal medicine
“Pharmacy under your feet” – this is sometimes called the flora of our planet. And it’s true, many plants hide in their depths valuable biologically active substances that can affect human health. However, self-medication with infusions and decoctions can be just as dangerous as self-medication with pills. And in some cases, deadly. Why? Let’s figure […]
Testosterone deficiency syndrome
Testosterone deficiency syndrome can develop in 20-40% of men over the age of 40. Specialists in sexology and urology consider it necessary at this mature age to consult a doctor annually and do blood tests. Symptoms of this syndrome may include fatigue, lethargy, decreased energy, weight gain, decreased concentration, and erection problems. Timely treatment can […]
New patch recognizes wound suppuration
German scientists have developed a patch that changes color when an infection develops in a wound, reports the Daily Mail. Dressing and closing the wound with a bandage or plaster does not always completely protect against infection that causes suppuration. Moreover, such an infection can develop much faster than the replacement of the patch. To […]
The disease is recognized by the eyes
Leo Tolstoy very accurately noted that “the eyes are the mirror of the soul.” And, as scientists from the University of Southern California (USA) found out, not only souls. It turned out that eye movements can recognize neuropsychiatric ailments, from Parkinson’s disease to attention deficit disorder. The participants in the experiment simply sat in front […]
Vegans and raw foodists fell into disgrace
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded the list of mental illnesses. Now it includes vegetarianism and a raw food diet. Such gastronomic preferences require the immediate intervention of a psychiatrist. From now on, vegetarians and raw foodists can officially be called people with mental di sorders. WHO specialists classified their ailments in group F63.8 […]
American scientists have developed a cure for hepatitis C
American scientists have developed a cure for hepatitis C, which has successfully passed the second phase of clinical trials, showing its effectiveness among patients. Hepatitis C is a viral disease that affects the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis and, as a result, death. This disease is treatable, but the drugs currently used do not […]