An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) is effective at detecting a common type of wrist fracture on X-rays, according to a study published in the journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. Researchers said the AI-derived algorithm could help speed diagnosis…
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Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and humidity increases risk of acute kidney injury
Exposure to extreme heat (95 degrees Fahrenheit and above) and humidity for eight hours raises the core body temperature and causes dehydration, resulting in an increased risk of acute kidney injury, according to a new study. The researchers, from the…
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Going back to the gym: how to avoid injuries after lockdown
After months in lockdown, gyms in England reopened on April 12. Many have already eagerly returned with plans to get back to their old fitness routines. But while it may be tempting to go straight back to what you used…
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Natural Remedies You Need To Relieve Mastitis At Home
Mastitis can quickly ramp up the stress of post-partum life and having a new baby. As a new mom, you’re dealing with post-labor body, latching your baby, and potentially mastitis, a condition that you might not even know you have…
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Too little sleep in middle age linked to raised dementia risk
Sleeping six hours or less per night in your 50s and 60s is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study of nearly 8,000 British adults followed for more than 25 years. Scientists said that while…
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What To Plant In Your Garden To Attract Butterflies
As the days continue to get longer and warmer, that marks the start of the garden season. And if you want your backyard or patio to be a haven for butterflies, it’s not just planting any type of flower to…
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Ranking Cities For Singles From Worst To Best
If you’re single and ready to mingle, certain cities are friendlier to singles than others. WalletHub ranked 182 U.S. cities from “best to worst” by taking in a number of factors including percentage of singles, singles gender balance, online dating…
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Scientists probe mystery of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ event that sent thousands to the ER
Calls to emergency departments spiked in the wake of a thunderstorm that swept over Melbourne, Australia, in 2016. It was a rare outbreak of “thunderstorm asthma,” the most severe ever recorded. Now, a new model, published April 14 in the…
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Mini-hearts are similar to human hearts
Vanessa Solvang is a master’s student in biotechnology and has chosen to specialize in cell and molecular biology. She spends a lot of her time cultivating and studying mini-hearts at NTNU’s Laboratory Centre (Laboratoriesenteret). Here you’ll find mini-hearts, mini-brains, mini-lungs…
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Hold In A Yawn
There are times in life, either at work or during a conversation, when letting out a huge yawn can be deemed inappropriate. Because of this, it’s pretty common that people will hold in their yawns to not offend others or appear…
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