Health & Medicine

Pandemic has a major impact on life expectancy

Some countries have not seen life expectancy decline as sharply since World War II as it is today due to COVID-19. According to a new...

Dr. Hayden Miller - September 28, 2021

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Flu: symptoms, duration, tips on prevention and vaccination

The symptoms of the flu are very similar to the common cold. However, there are a few differences that can be used to...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 28, 2021

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Side effects of the pill: You should be aware of these risks

The birth control pill is a widely used contraceptive. However, many users underestimate the side effects of the pill - for themselves and...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 24, 2021

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Coronapas is nothing new: Gibraltar introduced similar immunity passport in 1828 already

Those who delve into history soon come to the conclusion that the unparalleled time in which we live is not so unparalleled. Anyone who wants...

Dr. Hayden Miller - September 24, 2021

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EEG test could make Alzheimer’s diagnosis easier

Test person during the EEG test. (Image: University of Bath) Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in old age, with five to...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 23, 2021

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Green sex is on the rise: 9 tips for a sustainable love life

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

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 22, 2021

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Afraid of spiders? Your smartphone can help!

Scientists have a augmented realityapp developed with which people with arachnophobia can tackle their fear. And that app works! Spider fear or arachnophobia is...

Dr. Hayden Miller - September 22, 2021

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Is the ‘placebo effect’ just a myth?

Some people deliberately take placebo pills in the belief that they will get them better. But researchers warn against this risky development. Many people...

Dr. Hayden Miller - September 21, 2021

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A lot (work) doesn’t always help a lot – these are the typical signs of burnout

(Image: Pixabay.com, geralt) Employment in the job is welcomed and is usually helpful if a promotion is sought. The extra work and overtime are...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 21, 2021

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‘Eating too much is not the main cause of obesity’

According to researchers, it's actually the other way around: the process of gaining weight causes us to get hungry and therefore eat too much. The...

Dr. Hayden Miller - September 20, 2021

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Cognitive dissonance: this has to do with sustainability

Cognitive dissonance describes the uncomfortable feeling when you don't get your ideas and your actions under one roof. We'll explain how you can...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 20, 2021

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Counting Calories: Helpful Strategy or Unhealthy Compulsion?

Counting calories is still considered a helpful weight loss strategy. Here you can find out exactly how the technology works, what advantages and...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - September 19, 2021

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When people listen carefully to a story together, their hearts start beating in sync

Their heartbeats appear to speed up or slow down at the same points during the story. We have known for some time that under certain...

Dr. Hayden Miller - September 17, 2021

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Technology behind the corona vaccine may also make a difference in the fight against cancer

Scientists are building on the success of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to also develop a vaccine against cancer. Researchers have developed a cancer vaccine using the...