On Wednesday, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, made history by livestreaming its first patient using a chip to play online chess using his mind. The […]
Category: Health
Urgent call to vaccinate children against measles amid global outbreaks.
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, a senior official from the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized the critical need to vaccinate children who missed their […]
Study finds no brain injuries or degeneration in US diplomats afflicted by “havana syndrome”.
A comprehensive array of advanced tests conducted over nearly five years by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed no evidence of brain injuries […]
FDA approves orchard therapeutics’ gene therapy for rare disease.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to UK-based Orchard Therapeutics for its gene therapy aimed at treating metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) in children, […]
Study Reveals Exercise as a Vital Tool in Stroke Prevention
Ischemic strokes, which occur when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is blocked, were a focal point of the study. Researchers found that engaging in light to moderate exercise could decrease the
Sickle cell patients find hope in revolutionary treatments despite high costs.
For individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD), their stories are often divided into two distinct chapters: the years of relentless pain and struggle, followed […]
US marriages return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022.
Marriage rates in the United States have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 2.1 million marriages recorded in 2022, marking a 4% increase from the […]
The Iron Lung Man: Living a Lifetime in an Iron Lung
Alexander’s story serves as a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, he pursued his dreams and made significant contributions to society.
Fruit flies offer insights into halting brain tumor growth, researchers find.
Researchers at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth have harnessed the power of the humble fruit fly, Drosophila, to […]