Summary: Substances that act to enhance cognitive activity fall under the term “nootropics” and comprise a wide array of compounds with diverse effects on the brain. Global increase in cognitive pharmaceutical doping among students poses a health concern. Nootropics might affect cognitive function directly (tweaking chemical messengers or neurons in the brain) or indirectly (via the blood circulatory system or […]
Summary: Social media have become an integral part of our lives. Researchers have recently become concerned with the potential negative impact of social media on mental health. Scientific studies have demonstrated the negative effects that social media can have on attention span, cognitive processes and sleep patterns. Mitigation strategies such as limits on screen time and digital detoxes can help […]
Summary: Even though prenatal vaccination against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) is not mandatory, it is recommended. Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis are very dangerous diseases for children because their immune systems aren’t yet fully developed. DTaP vaccination during pregnancy is very effective at preventing Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis in children less than 2 months old. Even though vaccines are important […]
Summary: Intermittent fasting is a diet that does not control what is being eaten but rather focuses on when to eat. Negative side effects include a dysregulation of hormone levels such as insulin and cortisol. Most research has been done on animals and is not 100% translatable to humans. We are living in an era where the Western World is […]
Summary: Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people globally. Although acne mainly manifests itself through the appearance of pimples on the skin, its psychological effects are often underestimated. While genetics, hormones, and bacteria are the primary causes of acne, clinicians are still debating whether diet plays a role in acne outbreaks. Since 1969, scientists have been […]
Summary: The saying that humans use only 10% of their brains has been around for decades. The origin of the saying stems from the early 1900s, with many references in pop culture since then. Current research shows we use multiple brain regions simultaneously to process stimuli. All regions of the brain are active to a certain degree over the course […]
Summary: One in two people suffers from headache disorders. Migraine is a chronic disease occurring two to three times more often in women than in men. The exact causes of migraine are not yet fully understood, but research has made relevant progress in recent years. Did you know that, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), on average one in […]
Summary: Many non-stick cookware items contain chemicals called PFAS, that have been indicated in multiple health issues. Overheating non-stick cookware damages it and releases toxic fumes. Scratched non-stick coating leads to plastic particles in food that accumulate in the stomach and kidneys. Other cookware options exist, such as stainless steel, cast iron or enamel coated. Non-stick cookware is amazing; one […]
Summary: RNAs are a diverse group of molecules that exist ubiquitously in nature. They may possess varying biological functions and can be utilised for varying therapeutic goals. The function of RNA is driven by its sequence. CRISPR sgRNA and mRNA vaccines consist of different sequences and act differently. CRISPR sgRNA binds to its target genome sequence and Cas9 protein in […]
Summary: The insect population, including that of pollinators, is constantly declining. Insects have important functions in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. Pollinators, in particular, are responsible for the fertilisation and consequent growth of many plant species. One-third of the agricultural products we consume comes from plants whose survival is at least partially dependent on animal pollination. Wasp, honeybee, or bumblebee? […]