Health care pros will accept money to violate privacy law

The next crop of health care professionals has a price when it comes to illegally releasing confidential medical information, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University, Baylor University and the State University of New York at Buffalo. While many of the graduating students interviewed believed there would be a high probability of getting caught, they […]

Researchers create neurons that can be integrated into human brain tissue

A team of researchers from the Institute of Neurosciences (UBneuro) and Institute of Complex Systems (UBICS) of the University of Barcelona has demonstrated that neurons can be generated from skin cells of a human donor using a cellular reprogramming technology. According to the obtained results, these neurons are able to integrate into human brain tissue […]

Deep chest compressions prevent brain damage during cardiac arrest

Deep chest compressions can crack ribs, but they reduce brain damage during cardiac arrest, reports a study presented today at ESC Congress 2020. Study author Dr. Irene Marco Clement of University Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain said: “Deep chest compressions improve blood flow to the brain, improving survival and brain function.” CPR guidelines are updated […]

Eating horseradish every day does this to your body

Horseradish isn’t just for bloody marys, sushi, and Passover anymore. It turns out that this spicy condiment could be just what you need to help with congestion, reduce inflammation, and even potentially fight cancer. So, if you can take the heat, it might be time to make horseradish a regular part of your diet.  You […]

France reports daily COVID cases record of nearly 9,000

France registered nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, the highest daily figure since the pandemic swept into the country last March, the country’s health agency said Friday. The total of 8,975 reported infections from Thursday to Friday came as authorities have increased testing capacities nationwide, but the caseload was still sharply […]

COVID-19 precautions extend to car seats, seat belts

Face masks and hand-washing are a good start, but to protect your kids from the coronavirus you’ll need to up your game on the road, too, a leading pediatricians’ group says. There are a number of things parents should do to protect children from COVID-19 infection when they’re traveling in cars or using other types […]

Heart attack symptoms: The colour of your tongue may signal you’re at risk

Heart attacks happen when your heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. A symptom of this process – known as heart disease – may be found on your tongue, according to research, published by the European Society of Cardiology. The study suggests that if your […]

Is your hand sanitizer safe and effective?

Washing with soap and water is the best way to rid your hands of visible dirt and mucus, which may contain viruses like the one that causes COVID-19. But, when on the go, using hand rub or liquid hand sanitizer is the second best option. There are a lot of different types of hand sanitizers, […]