Health & Medicine

If you’re lucky, you can just have a better memory from this pandemic

Epidemics can have a devastating effect on people's well-being and our prosperity. But something good can also come from it, scientists show. It will...

Sweat and heartbeat reveal whether you have a romantic click with someone

Love is still something 'magical'. But researchers have now succeeded in scientifically substantiating mutual attraction. Choosing the person you want to spend the rest...

Our brain may not be that special, but our neurons are!

Researchers have discovered a surprising difference between the neurons of humans and other mammals, which may make our brains work more efficiently than theirs. The...

Black tea: effect, preparation and steeping time

Black tea is popular and, in addition to invigorating caffeine, contains numerous health-promoting substances. Here you can find out what you have to...

Causes of flatulence: How to deal with legumes & Co.

Everyone has it now and then, but hardly anyone likes to talk about it: flatulence. We'll show you various causes and also how...

Tetanus toxin works against muscle wasting

The neurotoxin tetanus toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani could help against muscle wasting. (Image: Dr_Microbe / iStock) Tetanus toxin is a highly...

COVID-19 threatens to bring another problem: a shortage of hypodermic needles

If production is not started in time, there may be a shortage of at least one billion syringes. At the moment, plenty of vaccines are...

Lower blood pressure through food? Tips for proper nutrition

People with high blood pressure (hypertension) often ask themselves: Which foods lower blood pressure? Unfortunately, there is no simple list for this. ...

Fleming often adjusts his Dutch when he talks to a Dutchman

But the Dutch hardly adjust their Dutch when they converse with the Flemish. This is according to new research. Professor Marc Swerts – who...

Obesity risk shows up in the brain

The tendency to be very overweight often runs in the family. (Image: doble-d / iStock) Familial risk factors for being very overweight show up...

Writing with your brain: it can and offers hope to people who are completely paralyzed

By simply imagining the movements of your hand while writing, text will appear on a computer screen promptly. It may sound like science fiction: writing...

Fluoride: important or toxic for healthy teeth?

Fluoride and fluorine are often confused with one another and are therefore hotly debated: Is fluoride toxic? Is Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Better? Utopia...

Some nutrients work much like drugs

Researchers from Utrecht have come to this surprising conclusion. The supermarket shelves are full of food. But we all know that not all...

Astronauts “pollute” for research

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2F3_2Iyl8c For the “Touching Surfaces” project, astronauts touch specific test surfaces on the ISS. The aim is to examine novel surfaces for their antimicrobial...

How genes affect our morale

Our genes also influence our behavior and attitudes. (Image: ktsimage / iStock) Many people share similar morals as their parents. This also includes...

COVID-19 cost 31 countries more than 28 million life years in 2020

Moreover, the lost years of life as a result of the pandemic are five times higher than with the flu. The coronavirus has already claimed...

Utopia podcast: Sustainable love life – How to kick pollutants off the edge of the bed

Who wants to have to worry about toxic emollients and parabens in bed? More and more contraceptives and sex toys are also made...

Difficult birth as the price for an upright posture

Unborn child in the womb. (Image: YsaL / iStock) Compared to other animals, humans have a particularly difficult birth: Not only is the baby's...

Make onion tea yourself: quick help with colds

Sore throat, cough, stuffy nose? Homemade onion tea is a traditional home remedy for colds. We'll show you how to prepare it....

Fingerprints reveal not only the perpetrator, but also what happened at a crime scene

Fingerprints appear to contain valuable information about the exact actions that took place during a crime. At present, fingerprints are mainly used in forensic research...

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