Health
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Scientists have made an amazing discovery Our brain can sleep in parts, like dolphins
(ORDO NEWS) — I sleep on the go, fall asleep at lectures - familiar sensations? It seems that this is not just a figure of speech, but a scientific fact. The human brain is immersed in sleep not entirely, but in parts. And he wakes up too. Dolphins are famous for this amazing ability: while one hemisphere sleeps, the other is awake. And one eye is open. After a couple…
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How long do antibodies last after the coronavirus — a study
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists continue to research immunity from the coronavirus. It is important to establish how long antibodies remain in a person’s body after vaccination and after people become ill. The obtained data are needed in order to understand when it is best to do a booster vaccine or revaccination. It is also important to understand how long the herd immunity takes to know when humanity will finally defeat…
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Chinese scientists clone Arctic wolf for the first time
(ORDO NEWS) — Chinese genetics company Sinogene Biotechnology has successfully cloned the world’s first wild Arctic wolf, named Maya. 100 days after she was born in a Beijing lab, the firm demonstrated the world’s first cloned wild Arctic wolf. Scientists have reported that the wolf is in good health. Maya’s donor cell was obtained from a skin sample from a wild female Arctic wolf. His egg came from a female…
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Scientists get healthy blood from adult cells without a bone marrow transplant
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists at the University of New South Wales have succeeded in obtaining blood stem cells from adult human aorta cells. The experiment was carried out on mice. But if the discovery is confirmed, patients in need of a red bone marrow transplant, which is the main hematopoietic organ, will no longer have to wait for a transplant. It will be possible to obtain stem cells from the…
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Scientists have found that dirty air can lead to sudden death of healthy teenagers
(ORDO NEWS) — Researchers have found that tiny particulate matter in the air can cause abnormal heart rhythms in healthy teenagers. The results are published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The researchers analyzed the health data of 322 teenagers living in the United States. The participants did not have serious cardiovascular disease, and they all had a low risk of irregular heart rhythms. Teenagers inhaled air with…
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Scientists say COVID was the leading cause of death in 2020 for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(ORDO NEWS) — The authors of a new peer-reviewed paper found that COVID is the leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in 2020. In the study “COVID-19 Mortality Burden and Comorbidity Patterns Among Decedents with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disability in the US” death certificate data for 2020 was examined to analyze the pattern of mortality among people with and without IDD. They…
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Dolphin and porpoise infected with bird flu found for the first time
(ORDO NEWS) — Numerous terrestrial and marine mammals have been found infected with avian influenza in the largest outbreak of avian influenza ever recorded in Europe. A dolphin in Florida and a porpoise in Sweden have been infected with the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the first reported case, local researchers have confirmed in recent weeks, as avian influenza continues to spread in both birds and mammals…
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Tiny bulldozers scientists for the first time observed the movement of germ cells in the embryo
(ORDO NEWS) — It has long been known that the primary germ cells of the fruit fly the stem cells that later develop into eggs or sperm move like amoeba in cell culture. However, now scientists have found that in the embryo itself, these cells move in a completely different way. In most animal species, primary germ cells , from which the germ cells of the body, spermatozoa or eggs,…
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In Dublin, doctors removed 46 batteries from a woman’s stomach
(ORDO NEWS) — Doctors often talk about unusual cases in medical practice. Patients can harm themselves in the most unusual way, for example, by swallowing cylindrical batteries. This happened to a resident of Ireland. A woman who swallowed 50 batteries was brought to St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin. Surgeons removed foreign objects from the stomach and intestines. Doctors miraculously managed to save her. Little is known about the patient,…
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Sexual intercourse helps to better remove stones from the kidneys
(ORDO NEWS) — New work by urologists from Indonesia based on a study of 406 people showed that masturbation and sex have a positive effect on the removal of stones from the ureter. There are several tips. Approximately 10% of people experience urolithiasis during their lifetime. Scientists from Airlang University, Surabaya, Indonesia, published a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine that proves that sex and masturbation three to…
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In the US, scientists have proven the link between concussion and school performance
(ORDO NEWS) — A new study by American experts has shown that high school students who have received a concussion in the past 12 months are 25% more likely to perform poorly than those students who avoided such injuries. This was reported on September 13 by the Australian TV channel Nine News. It is known that a concussion sometimes leads to lasting physical, cognitive and emotional changes, but there is…
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Biologists have found the gene that caused the human brain to evolve
(ORDO NEWS) — The ARHGAP11B gene, which is present only in humans and stimulates the development of a new cerebral cortex, could have played an important role in the evolutionary separation of humans and monkeys, experts from the Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics. Max Planck in Germany. They told about this in an article in the journal EMBO Reports. New cerebral cortex (neocortex) - areas of the cerebral…
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Scientists have discovered that a dangerous fungus changes its size to get into the brain
(ORDO NEWS) — Utah State Health University scientists have found that the dangerous fungus Cryptococcus neoformans changes its size after it enters the body, increasing the chance of infection, the university said in a press release. The fungus can be found under a wide variety of conditions and exhibits the same adaptability within the body when inhaled, moving from the lungs through the bloodstream to other organs. Once ingested, it…
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Doctors told how exhaust gases cause lung cancer
(ORDO NEWS) — Doctors have figured out exactly how air pollution causes lung cancer. This was told by doctors at a conference of the European Society of Oncology in Paris. Scientists have long known that smog and atmospheric emissions cause lung cancer. Although smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, 300,000 people worldwide died from this particulate disease in 2019. At the same time, scientists did not know exactly…
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Daylight does something to the brain, and new research may explain this mystery
(ORDO NEWS) — We know that seasonal changes in the amount of daylight we get can have a significant impact on us - such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But now scientists have been able to study this influence down to the level of neurons in the brain. In a new study in mice, neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) - the brain’s 24-hour clock located in the hypothalamus -…
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REM sleep is needed to regulate brain temperature
(ORDO NEWS) — A US researcher analyzed the sleep duration of warm-blooded animals, data on their body temperature, brain, lifestyle, and so on. He came to the conclusion that the REM phase is necessary for the thermoregulation of the brain of animals and humans, as well as their awakening. Sleep is an integral part of the life of every person and a necessary condition for his health. Doctors believe that…
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Water with honey on an empty stomach: is it really useful
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists have not previously conducted studies that could prove that honey really brings great benefits to the body if it is mixed with water and drunk on an empty stomach. However, this product will be quite useful if a person has certain diseases. Benefits of water for the body It is no secret to anyone that water itself has a very strong effect on the proper functioning…
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Scientists have found out whether vitamin D can protect against COVID-19
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists have conducted two fairly large clinical studies to determine whether vitamin D helps avoid infection with the coronavirus. The results showed that the respiratory tract remains vulnerable to COVID-19 with increasing consumption of the substance. The first study was conducted in the UK from the end of 2020 to June 2021. 6,200 adult patients over the age of 16 took part in it. At the time…
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Is honey an effective cough remedy
(ORDO NEWS) — Honey is known as the most nourishing tonic in the world and at the same time honey is a good home remedy for cough. The advantage of honey is that it contains various natural antioxidant components, such as organic acids, phenolic compounds, SOD and others. Clinical experience shows that honey has the effect of relieving cough and removes phlegm. It also has an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect.…
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Scientists have found how air pollution causes lung cancer in non-smokers
(ORDO NEWS) — A new study has shown how air pollution causes lung cancer in non-smokers. Exhaust fumes cause tumors in the same way that cigarettes do. Now scientists have identified the mechanism by which this happens. Tiny particles known as PM2.5 are emitted when fossil fuels are burned. They enter the blood through the lungs, causing inflammation. An increase in their concentration was associated with non-small cell lung cancer,…
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Eating walnuts in youth has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood
(ORDO NEWS) — American scientists have learned that eating walnuts at an early age carries positive health benefits in later years. It also reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The walnut is the only nut that is considered an excellent source of the plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid. Studies show that it may play an important role in the functioning of the heart, brain and is responsible for healthy aging.…
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Number of cancers in adults under 50 has risen sharply worldwide
(ORDO NEWS) — Cancer has long been a part of human history. But a new review showed that something has changed recently. Since 1990, the number of adults under the age of 50 with cancer has increased dramatically around the world. What’s worrying is that the rise in early-stage cancers doesn’t seem to be slowing down - and improvements in screening don’t seem to be able to fully explain the…
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When the pandemic came, zoos closed and animals began to behave differently
(ORDO NEWS) — We’ve all had to adjust during the coronavirus pandemic - even the zoo animals, who suddenly couldn’t see the crowds of visitors passing by every day. The new study shows how primates responded to these changes. The study looked at bonobos, chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas and olive baboons and found that these animals changed their habits in a variety of ways, including the amount of time they…
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Evolution of the human brain was determined by only one mutant gene
(ORDO NEWS) — As a group of German scientists found out, a human-specific gene turned out to be the main factor in the expansion of the new cerebral cortex. This means that the action of this gene, which appeared as a result of just a couple of mutations, could help a person develop unique cognitive abilities in the course of evolution. The new cortex, or neocortex, is the evolutionarily youngest…
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Pandemic has not taught people to recognize each other better in masks
(ORDO NEWS) — Even after a long experience of interacting with people in masks, we did not get better at recognizing their faces. Perhaps these abilities in adults can no longer improve. The novel coronavirus pandemic has been going on for more than two years, and people around the world are forced to wear masks every now and then to limit the spread of the infection. During this time, neural…
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Secret of longevity of the liver is in the balance between DNA and enzymes interacting with it
(ORDO NEWS) — The liver is one of the most enduring organs of the human body: even in old age, its cells retain a high ability to regenerate, despite major DNA rearrangements. Now scientists have figured out why this happens: it turned out that liver cells constantly maintain a balance between unwinding DNA and becoming less active enzymes that interact with it. The liver remains remarkably healthy even in the…
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Negative impact of electronic cigarettes on health has been revealed
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists conducted a new study and found that regular use of electronic cigarettes can cause the development of obstruction of small airways. In this case, symptoms appear that are very similar to asthma. Such conclusions were made by employees of the Massachusetts General Hospital. At the first stage of studying the issue, a microscopic study of the lung tissue of those people who constantly smoke electronic cigarettes…
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Drinking water before bed is dangerous: reason
(ORDO NEWS) — Drinking water before bed is a completely natural action for many. However, this seemingly harmless habit can be bad for your health. Of course, drinking enough fluids every day is necessary, but drinking water before bed is not a good idea. You may not have thought about this before, but there is a good chance that drinking water will disrupt your sleep cycle. According to the portal…
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Consumption of vegetables and fruits reduces the risk of death by almost 10%
(ORDO NEWS) — Regular consumption of sufficient amounts of vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber and vitamins reduces the risk of death by almost 10%. This is stated in the report of a group of Japanese specialists, published on Thursday on the website of the National Cancer Center of Japan. Since the beginning of the 90s of the last century, they have observed about 95 thousand residents of 11…
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For health, it turned out to be important to walk not only a lot, but also quickly
(ORDO NEWS) — The well-known advice to walk ten thousand steps a day should be supplemented with a clarification about speed. New research has shown that it is most beneficial not just to walk, but to do it at a brisk pace. Scientists tracked the health of people, at the same time measuring the average number of steps per day that they took, and the speed of walking. As you…
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Scientists have figured out why birds with small brains can be very smart
(ORDO NEWS) — Despite the fact that, relative to body mass, the brain of birds is much smaller than the brain of mammals, it contains a huge number of nerve cells. Scientists have shown how birds can maintain such a large number of brain cells that give some birds impressive cognitive abilities. It turned out that avian neurons consume three times less energy than mammalian neurons. The mass of our…
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Chikungunya cases in the Philippines reach 400, up 500% since 2021
(ORDO NEWS) — Philippine health officials are reporting 400 cases of chikungunya through August 13 this year, up 506% from the same period in 2021 (66). Calabarzon (106), Central Visayas (78), Davao (68) and Western Visayas (58) have the most cases, according to new data released on Friday. Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. It causes fever and severe joint pain, which is often debilitating.…
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Is coffee good or bad for health?
(ORDO NEWS) — In every city, large and small coffee shops are scattered all over the place. Americano and latte, cold brew and macchiato… You involuntarily sigh: a day without coffee seems incomplete. A cup of Americano in the morning has become the standard breakfast for waking workers. They slowly gave up milk tea and began to look for health benefits in another drink. Many people still wonder: is coffee…
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