Experts in the U.K. plan to exploit the Zika virus trying to destroy brain tumor cells in tests that they say can bring about new means to battle against a violent kind of cancer. The study will aim on glioblastoma, the most ordinary type of brain cancer, which has a 5-year rate of survival with…
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A Biodegradable Sanitary Pad Helps Girls Go the Greenway
Around 20 Million sanitary napkins, applicators, or tampons are being dumped each year in the North American landfills and due to their plastic nature they take a lot of time to degrade. And the production of these plastic products requires a lot of fossil fuel energy, which in turn leads to increasing the level of…
Motiv: A Heart Rate Sensor Ring
Who isn’t a fitness freak? So here comes a ring that can help you stay fit instead of the wrist band, arm band and other fitness accessories which are common. The major goal of the fitness gadgets is motivating you to stay healthy and fit. The Motiv ring has “active minutes” function, which is about…
Blueberry juice could help improve brain function
London – Concentrated blueberry juice could help you improve brain function in humans – especially in elder people – a new study has revealed. Blueberry is one of the richest sources of flavonoids, which possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and for this reason it is considered good for our general health. Owing to these properties…
Maternal mortality rates decline globally except US
New York – A new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals a worldwide decline in maternal mortality rates (MMR) with an exception of United States. Authors of the report note that the US is a glaring exception and particularly in Texas the MMR has more than doubled over the course of two years. One…