​ Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, and used in many different fields including marketing, sales, and agile development. Psychology origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, 400 – 500...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is the name for a set of symptoms that includes memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia develops when the brain is damaged by diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a physical disease that affects the brain. It is na...

​ COVID taught us that eating animals and selling their flesh under poor hygiene, can be risky for humans.  Most pandemics originated from animals, where poor hygiene allowed pathogens to spread and attack humans. For example, take the Spanish Flu, and the 14th century plague. They were carried by birds, and rats respectively, resulting in mor...

With the end of the lockdown , we find ourselves free to move. That's a great opportunity, especially for those with children, or with a special need of open spaces. Being at home for long periods, we may have put some weight, and this is a good time to check and get back to normal. While indoor exercise is good to stay fit, there is probably nothi...

Vaccines contain the same germs that cause disease. (For example, measles vaccine contains measles virus, and Hib vaccine contains Hib bacteria.) But they have been either killed or weakened to the point that they don't make you sick. Some vaccines contain only a part of the disease germ. A vaccine stimulates your immune system to produce antibodie...

​ Fenugreek is an herb long used in alternative medicine. It's a common ingredient in Indian dishes and often taken as a supplement. This herb may have numerous health benefits. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant that stands around 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) tall. It has green leaves, small white flowers, and pods that contain small, golden-...

The mighty, unsinkable idea of dominating Nature is probably another aspect of the COVID pandemic. (coronavirus) The iceberg, heavier than the ship itself, sounds like an invitation to change, on a global scale. It took only a microscopic effort for Nature to deliver such powerful message. A small trigger, with a massive impact.  Suddenly...

AI, or Artificial Intelligence is a set of behaviors that machine can have thanks to algorithms and data that help machine to take decisions. Artificial neural networks that mimic the biological networks are developed to support machine learning, and achieve artificial intelligence. Many platforms are available to the data scientist, in order to de...

It's a struggle that many people face as the years go by, and now scientists have revealed why people gain weight as they age. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that lipid turnover in the fat tissues - the rate at which fat cells are removed and stored - decreases during ageing. This makes it easier to gain weight, even if y...

Obesity is rivalling smoking as a cause of cancer, responsible for more cases of bowel, kidney, ovarian and liver cancer than cigarettes, according to the UK's leading cancer charity. Smoking is still the biggest cause of cancer, but Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has warned that government action to tackle obesity is vital, because it is a significant ...

At the same time that suicides are rising, so are prescriptions for anti-depressants, on its own not necessarily a bad thing, but a barometer of our collective mental health. Perhaps the greatest achievement of our time is the gains made in life expectancy. We are living much longer than our Victorian counterparts who were lucky to see their fortie...

Consumer genetic tests could be giving false reassurance to those at heightened risk of cancers, according to findings presented at an international conference this week. The study, by clinical genetic testing company Invitae, revealed that tests for breast and bowel cancer risk by direct-to-consumer companies such as 23andMe give negative results ...

T he world came together last week for the UN general assembly, and climate crisis was high on the agenda. Many of the discussions focused on changing the energy and transport sectors to mitigate potential catastrophe. Climate activist Greta Thunberg traveled to New York on an emissions-free yacht to deliver her speech at the UN climate summit. The...

Patients live longer if they do not take antibiotics in month before immunotherapy  [1]   Taking antibiotics in the month before starting immunotherapy dramatically reduces a cancer patient's chances of survival, according to a small but groundbreaking study. Scientists at Imperial College London believe antibiotics strip out helpful...

According to Vogelstein's study, we can't do much against 'bad luck' but we can succeed in controlling other factors like lifestyle, and nutrition.  [1] For example, we could adopt the 0-5-30 rule: 0 cigarettes, at least 5 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables, and 30 minutes of moderate exercise. Cancer is a complex topic, and a big business...

​ Since Marvel movies took over the industry, and Greta mentioned her advantage over their critics, superpowers have become cooler than ever. In this article I'd like to focus more on those powers that everyone has inside and that will deliver great value if we could use them. What uncle Ben once told Peter, has become famous: "with great powers, c...

Hemorrhoids, or Piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control. They become a disorder when swollen or inflamed. Internal hemorrhoids often result in painless, bright red rectal bleeding when defecating. External hemorrhoids often result in pain and swelling in the area of the...

Did I hear enjoy? Are you kidding me? Enjoy is probably tough to swallow when it comes to fasting, but stay with me to the end, and you'll probably find something interesting on how to lose weight  the smart way.   First let's put down few facts, as a guide for our discussion: 1. Eating is not just biochemistry, for most people ...

I've drunk more alcohol than is good for me all my life. Deep down, I knew it couldn't be doing me much good, but I kept my lips to the glass and my head in the sand and ploughed right on. Mea culpa. In the course of making a documentary called Drinkers Like Me last year, I found out just how much I was putting away, and what harm I'd done myself. ...

The red meat or white meat debate is a draw: Eating white meat, such as poultry, will have an identical effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef, new research indicates. The long-held belief that eating white meat is less harmful for your heart may still hold true, because there may be other effects from eating red meat that contribute t...