Portable paper chip enables multiplex testing of infectious diseases

A team of scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a breakthrough paper-based diagnostic device that can detect COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in under 10 minutes, without the need for sophisticated lab equipment or trained personnel. The Radially Compartmentalized Paper Chip (RCP-Chip), engineered by researchers at the Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab), offers … Read more

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

Most Israelis were aware enough of last week’s nearly 40 C temperatures and drank a lot of water. Nevertheless, many don’t consume enough liquid on ordinary days – even when it’s cold outside – and as a result could have a higher risk of heart failure and high blood pressure (hypertension). Water reduces sodium … Read more

New short film sheds light on the impact of climate change on brain health

A powerful new short film, from the FutureNeuro Research Ireland Centre and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences sheds light on the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on brain health. Produced in collaboration with the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Climate Change Commission, the film calls for urgent action to … Read more

Novel nanoparticle could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer

Researchers have created a new kind of nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming back. The study, published in the journal Nano Letters, explores a way to make high-intensity focused ultrasound less harmful to healthy tissues. Oregon Health & Science University was the first hospital in Oregon to offer … Read more

Extreme temperatures drive people toward high-fat diets, study finds

As climate extremes intensify, researchers warn that both heat waves and cold snaps are pushing people toward fattier diets, raising long-term risks for obesity and chronic disease. Study: Extreme Temperatures Promote High-Fat Diets. Image Credit: Quality Stock Arts / Shutterstock *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded … Read more

Toxins in kids’ mattresses and bedding raise health concerns, study shows

Sleeping up to 18 hours a day, young children may unknowingly inhale a cocktail of harmful chemicals from their beds. Canadian researchers call for urgent regulation of mattresses and household items. Study: Young Children’s Exposure to Chemicals of Concern in Their Sleeping Environment: An In-Home Study. Image Credit: LeManna / Shutterstock In a recent article published in … Read more

Climate change poses global risk to safe blood supply

A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world. Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood say health issues, the spread of infectious disease and extreme weather exacerbated by climate change will impact the ability … Read more

10 Ways to Quickly Cool Hot Hp due to Various things

Jakarta – Mobile temperature (HP) can increase dramatically for many reasons. Starting from excessive use such as playing heavy games for too long or opening many applications at once, to exposed to direct sunlight. The phone that is too hot can cause its performance to slow down and the battery runs out quickly. Other problems … Read more