According to a new study, people who refused to get a covid vaccination were more likely to get into a traffic accident. However, there is no direct link between being unvaccinated and having a car accident. So, how did the researchers reach this conclusion, then? Join us as we learn more about this study that...

Recently, several celebrities and political figures have been touting a blue dye as a “limitless pill”. It is said to have numerous health benefits, yet doctors have warned about the potential associated side effects. Everyone from Joe Rogan to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently either spoken about it or has been associated with its...

Until very recently, the idea of a lung cancer vaccine would have been dismissed as medical science fiction. However, since August 2024, when the very first lung cancer mRNA vaccine entered human trials, this idea has rapidly become a scientific fact. Additionally, other recent innovations, such as the personalized neoantigen vaccine PGV001, have shown encouraging...

Artificial sweeteners are added to a large range of food and drink products that we consume daily. They are also added to another product that many people use regularly – vapes. A relatively new artificial sweetener called neotame has been found in the top 11 disposable e-cigarette manufacturers, providing their flavors with their sweetness. Neotame...

Respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) is a common respiratory virus typically accompanied by cold-like, mild symptoms. However, infants and senior citizens are far more likely to develop severe symptoms and require hospitalization. It can also lead to more severe illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of these...

Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among American women. Additionally, 20 to 25% of all U.S. breast cancer diagnoses are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, around 59,080 new cases of this cancer will be diagnosed this year. The good news is that the vast majority...

Many young people today are striving to live healthier lifestyles by exercising regularly and eating properly. However, many health foods can often come with unexpected side effects. Yet I don’t think anyone anticipated that simply swallowing a food could cause issues. That’s right, one man ended up in the hospital after only eating a tablespoon...

Scientists from Rice University have revealed a new potential cancer treatment that uses minuscule dye molecules known as aminocyanine molecules. When these molecules are exposed to near-infrared light, they vibrate in a manner that breaks down the membranes of cancer cells. In animal and laboratory tests, this vibronic-driven action was shown to eliminate up to...

Somewhere, far out in our galaxy, astronomers have discovered a deep space object that emits synchronized radio and X-ray pulses once every 44 minutes. Located around 15,000 to 16,000 light years away from our own planet, the object has been named ASKAP J1832- 0911. Pulsars typically pulse every few milliseconds to seconds, so finding a deep...

The origins of life have been a highly debated topic for centuries. From the ancient Greeks through to contemporary scientists, humans have sought to gain a better understanding of life’s origins on Earth. While we are closer to understanding this process now than ever before, we continue to make regular breakthroughs that shift our perspective...

Humans have been trying to turn base metals into gold for centuries. In fact, it was one of the objectives of those who practiced alchemy, a word that originally arose in Latin Europe in the 12th century. While it appears that none of them managed to achieve this goal, scientists working on the Large Hadron...

A new study has revealed that effectively treating high blood pressure significantly lowers the risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia. The Chinese study involved participants who had untreated hypertension at the start of the study. The researchers found that by making the necessary lifestyle changes and using medications to manage high blood pressure, cognitive...