After a diving accident left Jason Disanto paralyzed from the neck down in 2009, he had to learn how to navigate life from a powered wheelchair, which he controls with a sip-and-puff system. Users sip or puff air into a straw ...
Nov 27, 2013
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(Medical Xpress) -- While at first glance it might seem irrational, researchers from the University of Chicago have found that people who speak two languages tend to make more rational decisions when thinking in their non-native ...
Do you remember how you learned to speak? Most people do not recall learning how to talk, or know how it is that they can understand others. The process involves a complex coordination of moving air from our lungs in coordination ...
Dec 2, 2011
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The World Health Organization and several national health organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for infants, at least for the first six months of their life to protect the health of infants and mothers. Among breastfeeding ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Most of us know how important it is to brush and floss if we want a healthy smile. But some people on TikTok are suggesting that this isn't enough—and that if you really want good oral health, you need to use a "tongue ...
Mar 12, 2024
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A 2,000-year-old practice by Chinese herbalists—examining the human tongue for signs of disease—is now being embraced by computer scientists using machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Oct 19, 2023
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A large-scale registry study in Finland has identified several factors associated with uptake of the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. In particular, persons with low or no labor income and persons with mental health or ...
Apr 21, 2023
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Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage.
Oct 12, 2022
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Ever wondered why kissing feels better than holding hands? The tongue is a pretty incredible piece of kit, though notoriously difficult to study, due to its position inside the mouth. Obviously, it gives us access to the ...
Aug 2, 2022
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