An endoscopic mapping device, developed over the course of a decade by scientists at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, consists of an inflatable sphere covered in sensors, delivered down the esophagus and able to measure ...
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Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you "spring forward" at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, celebrating its Centennial birthday as ...
Mar 5, 2024
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For years, scientists have expressed concern about potential adverse health effects of excessive exposure to short wavelength light (SWL), which includes the "blue light" from smartphones, laptops, and tablets. However, the ...
Mar 4, 2024
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As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard ...
Mar 4, 2024
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Autopsy has a central role in shedding light on diseases, helping to uncover the cause of death. Tissue samples from various organs are sampled, stained, and examined under a light microscope to evaluate their histological ...
Feb 26, 2024
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A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that city dwellers who have more exposure to urban green spaces require fewer mental health services.
Feb 23, 2024
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Researchers from MIT have developed a 3D-printable tissue adhesive that demonstrates superior tissue adhesion, rapid sealing capabilities across various surgical scenarios and a unique blood-repelling feature. The technology ...
Complex neuroimaging data can be explored through translation into an audiovisual format—a video with accompanying musical soundtrack—to help interpret what happens in the brain when performing certain behaviors.
Feb 21, 2024
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Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday against food giant Nestle and another group over them allegedly fraudulently treating water for their top mineral water brands.
Feb 21, 2024
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In a new study appearing in the Journal of Biophotonics, researchers have found that 670 nanometers (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, ...
Feb 21, 2024
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