Health
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Scientists told how dangerous lack of sleep and excess sleep are
(ORDO NEWS) — It turns out that lack of sleep threatens not only mental disorders, irritability and hallucinations. The most serious consequence that can appear from a lack of sleep is the risk of early death. Scientists conducted research and found out the unpleasant truth. No matter how severe the consequences of lack of sleep are, scientists are convinced that there is one small trick that will help neutralize them.…
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Doctors named the disadvantages of daily banana consumption
(ORDO NEWS) — Did you know that bananas are not such a harmless fruit. At most, their daily use can really harm health. Nowadays, it is so fashionable to make smoothies from them, add them to porridge and oat pancakes. But doctors warn that it is dangerous to do so. Bananas are one of the most popular exotic fruits. They can be used by adults, children, and the elderly. But…
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Scientists named the daily rate of sugar consumption
(ORDO NEWS) — Everyone knows that excessive consumption of sugar is harmful to health. But there is a measure that will not harm the body. Scientists talked about this standard of consumption for a person. How dangerous is sugar? Risk of developing diabetes: Eating a lot of sugar can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. High blood sugar can damage the cells of the pancreas, which impairs its…
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Music during pregnancy improves the functioning of the neurons of unborn children
(ORDO NEWS) — One recent study by scientists from the University of Barcelona, the University of California Institute of Neuroscience and the Research Institute of São Joan de Déu found that music during pregnancy can increase the reliability of the coding of speech neurons in newborn babies. The study is based on a comparison of encephalogram (EEG) records of newborns aged 12 to 72 hours. Of the 60 healthy newborns…
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Sedentary lifestyle leads to an increase in heart size in adolescents
(ORDO NEWS) — A sedentary lifestyle can increase heart size in teenagers, scientists from the University of Eastern Finland warn. The results of the study suggest that an enlarged heart may be a negative side effect associated with a sedentary lifestyle that is common among young people. Researchers have studied the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, light physical activity, and moderate to vigorous physical activity on heart structure and function.…
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‘New car smell’ could be hazardous to health, experts find
(ORDO NEWS) — The smell of a new car, which car salesmen love to lyrically talk about, can actually be harmful to your health, a new study has found. International researchers studied the air inside new cars for 12 consecutive days and found that it contained high levels of cancer-causing chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. A joint peer-reviewed study by the Beijing Institute of Technology of China and Harvard…
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Scientists have created a safe way to genetic editing
(ORDO NEWS) — Japanese scientists from Kyushu University and the Nagoya University School of Medicine conducted a study that resulted in the development of a new method of secure genetic editing using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. The main problem of genetic editing is the risk of unwanted mutations that can occur when working with the genome. The new method reduces this risk and improves the accuracy of genetic editing. To implement the…
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Eating canned vegetables increased the risk of cancer and stroke
(ORDO NEWS) — Chinese scientists conducted a large study involving almost half a million people and found that the presence of canned vegetables in the diet increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke and bowel cancer. Vegetables are good for our health: for example, frequent consumption of fresh vegetables reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, many people, unable to put fresh vegetable salads on the table, replace them with…
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Along the way Neuralink: China opened a laboratory for the development of an interface for connecting the brain and computer
(ORDO NEWS) — According to the SCMP news agency, China has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory in the city of Tianjin, which will work on brain-machine interfaces that provide direct communication between the human brain and external complex devices. The new Haihe Sixth Lab (as it has been named) will serve as the central hub for China’s brain-machine interface research. The laboratory will coordinate Chinese research on key technologies and components…
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Scientists for the first time sequenced the genome of Beethoven and found out what he was sick with
(ORDO NEWS) — The DNA of one of the world’s most famous composers, Ludwig van Beethoven, who died in the first half of the 19th century, has been deciphered from strands of his hair preserved by friends, admirers and collectors. A team of archaeologists and geneticists from the Max Planck Institute for the History of Humanity, the University of Tübingen and the University Hospital Bonn (Germany), as well as the…
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Physical activity neutralized the deadly effects of sleep deprivation
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists tested how physical activity and quality sleep together affect the risk of death from all causes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Lack of sleep or, conversely, its excess is associated with a shorter life expectancy. At the same time, “perfect” sleep, as previous studies have shown , can reduce the risk of premature death. However, Chinese scientists from the Guangdong Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Guangzhou Medical University…
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Scientists have discovered different factors of obesity in men and women
(ORDO NEWS) — A team of scientists from the University of California published an article which indicates that women and men have different factors that cause weight gain. During the study, researchers collected data from almost 200 participants aged 18 to 55. Each of them filled out questionnaires in which they reported on the experience of childhood trauma, the level of anxiety, food addiction and other things. In addition, each…
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In the coming years, scientists will create vaccines against cancer and cardiovascular diseases
(ORDO NEWS) — The Guardian reports that by the end of the decade, personalized vaccines for cancer and cardiovascular disease may be available. According to the publication, such vaccines will be created based on the patient’s DNA. Doctors will conduct a complete examination and will be able to determine the presence of genetic predispositions to certain diseases. Based on the data obtained, a unique vaccine will be created for each…
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In the United States revealed cases of children born with brain damage due to coronavirus
(ORDO NEWS) — Scientists from the University of Miami in the United States have identified the first two cases of children born with brain damage caused by a coronavirus infection in the mother during pregnancy. In the first case, the child was diagnosed with microcephaly, a condition in which the head and brain are smaller than normal, the researchers said. The second infant had neurological symptoms associated with brain damage.…
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Scientists have found that people with low incomes have a greater risk of dying from a heart attack than people with high incomes
(ORDO NEWS) — A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Texas found that low-income people are at greater risk of dying from a heart attack than high-income people. The study analyzed a 10-year follow-up of more than 86,000 Americans of various races and socioeconomic groups. Scientists have found that people with an income of less than $35,000 a year have a 17% greater risk of…
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How to improve your memory – 5 simple steps
(ORDO NEWS) — It turns out that you don’t need to memorize long poems to train your memory. There are simple and effective methods that are available to every person. So, you can train your brain with the help of 5 simple actions. By the way, they can be performed by adults and children. The main secret of success lies in the regularity of repetitions of exercises. What to do…
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Is alcohol dangerous in small doses – a large-scale study
(ORDO NEWS) — Disputes about the harm and benefits of alcoholic beverages have been going on for a very long time. In search of the truth, an international group of researchers has done a lot of work. It turned out that alcohol can really be dangerous for health. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages is dangerous for health. Therefore, in the issue of benefit and harm, the key role is not…
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Bats in human-disturbed ecosystems are more likely to become infected with coronavirus
(ORDO NEWS) — A study led by scientists at Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich has identified an important factor in the spread of coronavirus infection in bats. The work showed that bats in habitats disturbed by human activity are more likely to become infected with coronaviruses than bats in intact ecosystems. Bats in human-disturbed ecosystems experience constant stress and weaken their immune systems. Over the past 20 years, coronaviruses spreading in wild…
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Primary focus of the spread of covid could be in the western part of the Wuhan market
(ORDO NEWS) — Chinese molecular biologists have found a large number of particles of the “human” coronavirus in samples from the surface of objects and objects collected in the western part of the Wuhan exotic food market in early January 2020. “Our analysis indicated the presence of virus particles and SARS-CoV-2 RNA fragments in 73 samples collected from the surface of various objects in the Wuhan market, but we did…
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Tick-borne encephalitis virus spreads across UK for the first time
(ORDO NEWS) — Three cases of tick-borne encephalitis virus have been identified in the UK. After research, it turned out that the causative agent of the deadly disease had spread widely across the country for the first time. Three cases of tick-borne encephalitis virus infection have been found in patients in Yorkshire, Norfolk and on the Hampshire-Dorset border, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Further tests showed that the…
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Scientists have found out how many steps a person should take per day
(ORDO NEWS) — Walking is an affordable physical activity. It is necessary for a person to maintain good health. In recent years, it has been a very popular assumption that it is necessary to take at least 10,000 steps every day, but scientists say that this is not true. Physical activity of this level is necessary for the heart to pump blood in the body. During walking, the blood flow…
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In Spain, a man contracted a rare infection
(ORDO NEWS) — A Spaniard working in the sewers developed an infection so severe that doctors could see the larvae crawling under his skin. In Spain, a 64-year-old sewer worker realized something was wrong with him after he experienced mild diarrhea and itching all over his body. The man went to the University Hospital in Madrid, where doctors diagnosed him with a parasitic roundworm infection. A Strongyloides stercoralis infection is…
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Scientists have found how lower body temperature prolongs life
(ORDO NEWS) — German researchers have discovered a potential mechanism for how lower body temperature affects the rate of aging and age-related changes in protein metabolism. Extremely low temperatures are detrimental, but a moderate decrease in body temperature has a beneficial effect on the lifespan of both cold-blooded and warm-blooded organisms, including humans. However, until now, scientists know little about the specific mechanisms that increase life expectancy with a decrease…
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What human body temperature is considered normal
(ORDO NEWS) — It turns out that the temperature of a healthy person is not 36.6. What home-grown doctors and couch experts consider to be normal is far from the truth. Read more about what a normal body temperature should be. Everyone knows from childhood that a body temperature of 36.6 degrees is considered normal. We are used to orient ourselves on this indicator when we are sick and feel…
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Habits and phenomena due to which the human brain shrinks
(ORDO NEWS) — We get older, and the brain itself slowly “dries out”. This is a natural process. But, alas, a person tends to rush natural changes, adding problems to himself along with a decrease in brain volume. Chronic back pain. This relationship has been experimentally confirmed and officially documented by experts at Northwestern University. Due to constant pain, the brain can lose up to 11% of its volume. Alcohol…
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Experts investigating train derailment in Ohio fell ill with an unknown disease
(ORDO NEWS) — Seven experts who were investigating the derailment of the so-called chemical train in Ohio contracted a strange disease. They complained of nausea and severe headaches. The symptoms are similar to poisoning. Local workers also complain about similar ailments. All this is happening against the backdrop of statements by the US Department of the Environment that the level of pollution in the crash area does not exceed acceptable…
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What will happen if you give up alcohol – 5 unexpected effects
(ORDO NEWS) — Alcohol once saved mankind’s life, but it also ruined a huge number of destinies. When there were no antibiotics, and the quality of drinking water was questionable, alcohol-containing liquid saved from diseases and infections. However, giving up alcohol will do more good than harm. In general, any alcoholic drink is a depressant. Therefore, its systematic use leads to depression and negatively affects mental health. All organs are…
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Climate change has allowed trees to grow longer and absorb more CO2
(ORDO NEWS) — The early arrival of spring and warmer temperatures have extended the growing season for trees by about a month, during which they grow and develop. This means that plants have more time to actively absorb CO2, but heat stress can have a negative impact on the flora, according to scientists at Ohio State University in the United States. American researchers have found that over the past 100…
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Woman hit by bus but survives thanks to husband’s ghost
(ORDO NEWS) — In the UK, a woman who was hit by a bus said she survived thanks to the ghost of her husband. 74-year-old British resident Carol Attle claims that she survived thanks to the ghost of her husband, who allegedly appeared after she was hit by a bus. The accident happened on July 28, 2022. The woman received multiple injuries: a fracture of the eye sockets, nose and…
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A famous doctor named the best products for longevity
(ORDO NEWS) — When it comes to the secrets of youth, there are many options to choose from. Specialists advise following new fashion trends, taking care of your face and body, visiting a hairdresser and going to the gym. How about looking younger from the inside with five healthy products? International leader in the field of functional medicine Dr. Mark Hyman shared five foods that will make those who eat…
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Scientists have told what will happen if you do not sleep for several days
(ORDO NEWS) — Insomnia is real torture in the literal and figurative sense of the word. In ancient China, for example, they really tortured people. Even in the Guinness Book of Records, since 1997, it was forbidden to accept records related to the lack of sleep. In history, there are two cases where people spent 2 weeks without sleep. The consequences of such long-term insomnia are terrible. The biggest record…
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Signs that you should give up coffee
(ORDO NEWS) — Coffee is a controversial drink. Some say that it is useful, others, on the contrary, claim that it is poison. Scientists are constantly researching it, and doctors warn that you need to be careful with it. For whom and why it is better to give up coffee, read on. Coffee is really a dangerous drink. A physically healthy person cannot consume more than 400 mg per day,…
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In China, they are going to defeat Alzheimer’s and grow new limbs
(ORDO NEWS) — Chinese geneticists seem to have decided to push the Creator himself. They not only unraveled the secrets of the human genome, but also learned how to grow new organs in vitro. Not far off is the opportunity to invent new species and revive long-extinct ones, as in Jurassic Park. Recently, Chinese scientists from the Military Medical University figured out how to cure Alzheimer’s disease. To do this,…
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