With some help from the sun, oyster mushrooms could fight TB

In developing nations with limited infrastructure, obtaining and storing vitamin supplements can be difficult. With that in mind, German scientists are now suggesting that people in such regions could fight tuberculosis (TB) by ingesting some… Continue reading With some help from the sun, oyster mushrooms could fight TB

App diagnoses children's illnesses, based on their cough

The app has so far been trained to recognize pneumonia, croup, asthma, bronchiolitis, and general lower ...

If your child has a persistent cough, it goes without saying that you should check to see if it’s anything serious. Taking them to the doctor is the best bet, but an experimental new cough-analyzing smartphone app could help in situations where that isn’t possible.

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Obesity, hypertension and other metabolic disorders linked to irregular sleep patterns

New research from scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found a strong association between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of metabolic disorders such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The study suggests there is … Continue reading Obesity, hypertension and other metabolic disorders linked to irregular sleep patterns

Oakland City Council decriminalizes all "natural psychedelics" in landmark resolution

Following last month’s historic ballot initiative in Denver that effectively decriminalized psilocybin magic mushrooms, Oakland City Council has gone one step further passing a resolution decriminalizing the adult use of all entheogenic plant… Continue reading Oakland City Council decriminalizes all "natural psychedelics" in landmark resolution

Earbud-like sensor predicts fertility window for more accurate family planning

Identifying one’s fertility window is critical for many women trying to get pregnant – or for those wanting to avoid pregnancy – but it can be a complex, inconvenient and often inaccurate process. Inspired by personal experience, Vanessa Xi,… Continue reading Earbud-like sensor predicts fertility window for more accurate family planning

Stanford study suggests e-cigarette flavorings can damage blood vessel cells

A new study, led by researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine, has found e-cigarettes can damage human blood vessel cells and potentially increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. The study revealed some e-cigarette flavoring liqui… Continue reading Stanford study suggests e-cigarette flavorings can damage blood vessel cells

Hormone-tracking sensor measures stress levels through a drop of bodily fluid

Stress has some mysterious effects on the human body, with more and more research linking its presence to all kinds of negative health outcomes including autoimmune disorders, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Now scientists at the Univers… Continue reading Hormone-tracking sensor measures stress levels through a drop of bodily fluid