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Credits: shutterstock| Credits: Shutterstock Teenagers hooked on screens—not just glued to their phones, but genuinely unable to stop—are twice as likely to consider or attempt suicide, according to a four-year study tracking over 4,000 adolescents, the Guardian wrote.  This isn’t a question of how many hours your child spends gaming or scrolling. This is about whether the child has spiraled …

The cyclic sighing method reduced anxiety more than any other tested method. Photo by Shutterstock. Modernity is marked by stress. Stress is the modern condition. We’re constantly on alert and yet expected to perform, decide, cope with all of it. What if, instead of a pill or app, the most effective treatment is something we already do 25,000 times per …

The robotic-assisted prostatectomies are primarily recommended for patients who have early stage localised prostate carcinoma. Credit: Quirónsalud Torrevieja Learn about radical prostatectomy, its indications, and how Da Vinci robots improve surgical precision and reduce complications. The most effective treatment for localised prostate tumour is radical prostatectomy. It involves the removal of the entire prostate gland, and usually the seminal vessels. …

Marriage is often seen as the key to happiness and long life, but new research suggests that it may have a surprising effect on its spouses: Husbands can stress out their wives more than children. Yes, that’s right. A 2013 survey involving over 7,000 mothers revealed that nearly half reported their husbands as the primary source of stress—twice as stressful …

Patients across the UK are being criticised for secretly recording their NHS medical treatments on mobile phones – often without staff permission – and uploading the footage to TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From cryptic ‘hospital selfie’ posts to IV drip boomerangs, is it really about health – or just a hunt for online validation? The Society of Radiographers warned that …

Credits: MakeUsOf| Credits: MakeUsOf The latest report on the use of vulgar language in social media has revealed that the United States is the top country for the number of users.  The report begins by saying that we use our brains for good reasons. We use them to vent, cope with challenges, be more resilient, perseverant, and determined, as well …

The NHS has announced an important change to the cervical screening program which will affect millions women in the UK. The interval between cervical smears (also known as Pap smears) will be increased from three to five years starting this year for women who have tested negative for the high-risk HPV. This is due to the fact that new clinical …

Dr. Silvio Garattini. Credit: YouTube screenshot “We must have a revolution in health, and a new approach.” “We can prevent most diseases this way,” says Dr. Silvio, an oncologist of 96 years and the founder of the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research. Interview with the Italian outlet First OnlineGarattini discusses the foundation of a new healthcare revolution, one that …

Human hearts in pig embryos. Credit: mali maeder, Pexels In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have successfully grown tiny human hearts in pig embryos that survived up to 21 days – a development that could one day help solve the global organ shortage. The findings presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research Conference in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 11th, …

Microneedling is a popular treatment in the world of aesthetics and skincare. From reducing acne scars to rejuvenating ageing skin—and even stimulating hair growth in men—this treatment has generated both excitement and caution in equal measure. How effective is this treatment? Is it safe for everyone to use? What is microneedling? Microneedling is also called collagen induction therapy. It uses …