Otolaryngologist K. Gamzatov said in a conversation with “Ribbons» about the effectiveness of a common method of treating cold – the use of a quartz lamp. © Ekaterina Lapina / Shutterstock/FOTODOM According to him, some people use a quartz lamp to prevent viral diseases. But the doctor believes that the effectiveness of this method has … Read more
The night from April 30 to May 1 is known as Walpurgis Night. In Germanic folk beliefs, this date is considered the time of the annual gathering of witches, who meet at the foot of the high and remote Brocken Mountain to hold their Sabbath. This belief originated at the end of the eighth century. … Read more
A new study by Chinese scientists published in the journal Nutrition, shows the importance of friendly support in the fight against emotional eating. They found that the involvement of friends helped people to control their eating in stressful situations and avoid excessive consumption of high-calorie foods. © Shutterstock/PHOTODOM To deal with weight, experts say, people … Read more
A team from Asan Medical Center in South Korea conducted a study to determine the extent of germ spread when flushing a toilet with the lid up, and the results are alarming. © Shutterstock/FOTODOM According to publications V New Atlas, Scientists have created a special automatic flushing device that operates only when the toilet lid … Read more
As American biologists have established, young brain cells die 45 times faster than old ones. © Shutterstock/FOTODOM In a new study, posted V Nature Neuroscience, experts have determined the reason for this. They inflicted lethal damage to the DNA of old cells to understand what effect age has on the mechanisms of their death. As … Read more
Air pollution in urban environments has long been strongly associated with poor health: it provokes cancer, immunodeficiency, osteoporosis, heart problems and dementia. At the same time, understanding the mechanisms of development of diseases due to poor air quality caused difficulties for specialists. © Aliaksei Marozau / Shutterstock/FOTODOM The presence of a link between the occurrence … Read more
Age-related slouching, also known as kyphosis, occurs when muscle fibers age and become wasted. This causes the muscles around the spine to weaken, making us less able to stand upright and resist gravity. © Shutterstock/FOTODOM Kyphosis can be prevented by maintaining an active lifestyle and regular exercise. It is important to strive for this throughout … Read more
More than 17,000 southern elephant seal pups, about 95% of the total number of seals born last year, died on Argentina’s Valdez Peninsula from a highly contagious strain of the virus. H5N1, or bird flu. According to publications V Live Sciencean outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed by the Argentine Government Animal Health Service … Read more
Apparatus NASA successfully sent a laser beam from lunar orbit to the Indian module Vikram on the Moon. This was a scientific experiment. The laser traveled about hundreds of kilometers to the lunar surface and hit the target, which was only 5 cm in size. Photo of Vikram from lunar orbit © NASA’s Goddard Space … Read more
Aromatic chicken broth is often recommended for colds. However, is it really that useful? © Shutterstock/FOTODOM In the 21st century, it may seem that this is just a placebo that makes the process of fighting infection a little more comfortable. However, this is only partly true. In 1998, doctors proved that chicken broth helps improve … Read more