Category: Medicine

The former American president sleeps no more than 5 hours a day. But scientists claim that such a regimen increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and senile dementia by 20%. Many historical figures like Donald Trump or Margaret Thatcher spent no more than 4-5 hours a day sleepi

Significant weight gain in middle age increases the likelihood of knee replacement, study shows. It was conducted by scientists from Monash University in Australia. The study showed that people who gained about 5 kg at an average age were much more likely to need a knee replacement afterwards. If wo

Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that partial anti-epidemic measures are being maintained in the Kremlin to protect against coronavirus infection. But the Russian leader has not yet announced plans for revaccination.The other day, Russian leader Vladimir Putin supported

The gut microbiome can directly influence the levels of the hormone insulin. And the risk of developing diabetes also depends on them. American biologists have found that there is a protein that is responsible for the functionality of insulin-synthesizing cells. And it is produced by intestinal bact

China's zero-tolerance policy for coronavirus is the best in the world and the most cost-effective. At the same time, it will only get stronger, as the authorities of the Celestial Empire stated. At the Chinese Communist Party Congress, it was announced that the country's measures to combat

Many of us have resorted to the help of dating applications using the computer matchmaker algorithm. The application of this system can connect patients with cutting-edge medical research. We open mobile dating apps and look at photos of potential applicants - the thumb moves the profile to the left

Children at the age of 6 already suffer from middle-aged eye disease. And all because they spend too much time in front of the screen. Experts warn that as the amount of time children spend interacting with different screens increases, so does the risk of developing the rather agonizing visual impai

Science has no evidence that the refusal of sex is harmful to the female body. Experts have debunked some popular myths. There is a persistent myth that people need sex for health, and especially women. Allegedly, if there is no lovemaking in a woman’s life, then this can lead to serious health prob

Children recovering from sepsis are at risk of serious long-term health consequences. This conclusion was made by scientists from the University of Michigan.The study shows that even months after a deadly sepsis, those who have recovered are at risk of developing new health problems or worsening exi

The World Health Organization believes that the coronavirus infection will continue to spread around the world. The opinion was expressed by the CEO of the organization Tedros Ghebreyesus. The spread of coronavirus around the world continues, although some countries have begun to curtail various pre