Health & Medicine

Major pandemics are much less rare than you think

And the chance that one will break out will also become much greater in the coming decades. The current COVID-19 pandemic is arguably the deadliest...

Corona jab and flu jab can be safely combined

This may save you a trip to the doctor in the future. Now that everyone has had the chance to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the...

‘Pacemaker for the brain’ makes untreatable depression treatable

This could be the breakthrough psychiatry has been waiting for for years. Unfortunately, depression is a common problem. Fortunately, a psychologist or psychiatrist can...

Scientists discover why wisdom teeth are taking so long

Most don't get them until around the age of eighteen, while they get through much earlier with our closest relative the chimpanzee. What's...

Tuberculosis deaths are on the rise for the first time in more than a decade

According to researchers, it is a worrying side effect of the corona lockdowns that have been introduced. A prediction made by researchers at the start...

Delta variant doubles the chance of hospitalization

It means that the delta variant is considerably more dangerous for unvaccinated people than the alpha (British) variant. Meanwhile, the original coronavirus has mutated several...

Much-discussed ‘miracle pill’ against corona also causes excitement in Europe, but is that justified?

Introducing molnupiravir. Recently, the American pharmaceutical company Merck came with promising news. They turned out to develop a surprisingly effective antiviral drug that...

Stutterers don’t stutter if they think they are alone

And that provides new insight into why stuttering happens: the idea that someone is listening may play a key role. Worldwide there are about...

How diet affects tumor growth

Cancer tumors are hungry (Image: nopparit / iStock) In order to grow, tumors depend on nutrients such as sugar and fats. Diets are therefore...

Lung COVID has an official definition since last week, but at the same time remains puzzling

For example, it is still unclear why it affects so many corona patients, while others escape the dance. Meanwhile, it is becoming increasingly clear that...

Your brain is as unique as your fingerprint

The 'wiring' in your brain is so unique that you can be recognized by it. In the 17th century, Italian physician Marcello Malpighi discovered the...

Some people may be naturally resistant to COVID-19

It may explain why some people, despite being close to corona patients, did not get COVID-19. Scientists and doctors are still puzzled as to why...

Your brain is as unique as your fingerprint

The 'wiring' in your brain is so unique that you can be recognized by it. In the 17th century, Italian physician Marcello Malpighi discovered the...

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