By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Scientists in Japan have discovered yet another tick-borne virus that can make people sick. The Yezo virus is transmitted by tick bites, and triggers fever and a reduction in blood platelets and white blood cells. “At least seven people have been infected with this… Read More »
Everyone has different ways of hyping themselves up to get things done, and that’s especially true when it comes to cleaning. Were you the kid who had to be bribed to tidy her room, or did you make your bed every day without being asked a zillion times? Whether they’re learned habits or a baked-in… Read More »
The dream of suspended animation has long captivated the human imagination, reflected in countless works of mythology and fiction, from King Arthur and Sleeping Beauty to Captain America and Han Solo. By effectively pausing time itself for an individual, a state of stasis promises to enable the repair of lethal injuries, prolong life and allow… Read More »
There has never been another time in history in which reading has been so accessible to everyone. It’s something that makes me incredibly happy. Even for people without the time or inclination to sit down and read an entire book, changes in technology have made it easier than ever to fill your vacant hours with… Read More »
Luka®, the reading companion for children, is a unique storyteller unlike any other. In the form of a smart owl, Luka® sees the title of any children’s book and reads it out page by page in a captivating and emotional way. Thanks to this simple form of artificial intelligence, children can have their favourite books… Read More »
Doctors use lasers and retinoic acid to treat skin damage. Scientists have now uncovered a common mechanism that links both, paving the way for new treatments. What links laser and retinoic acid treatment for sun damage? Skin damage, in the form of dark spots and wrinkles, naturally occurs as we age. Ultraviolet light from the… Read More »