When it comes to healthcare, the gender of the physician treating a patient can have a significant impact on the patient’s outcomes. A recent study conducted by researchers from the US and Japan found that patients treated by female physicians are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital compared to those treated
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Is time-restricted eating (TRE) truly effective as a weight loss strategy, or is it simply the reduction in overall food intake that leads to weight loss? A recent study comparing TRE with a usual eating pattern (UEP) suggests that it is actually the drop in calories that has the greatest impact on weight loss. The
As the world searches for ways to generate more energy from less material without further damaging the environment, innovative ideas are starting to emerge. From advancements in nuclear fusion to the increasing efficiency of solar panels, the focus is now shifting towards the storage and distribution of this energy across the grid. While battery technology
The Invisibility Shield 2.0 promises to offer a glimpse into the future of technology, allowing users to create the illusion of invisibility. While the shield itself may not provide true invisibility, it utilizes a clever optical illusion to mimic the effect. By using lenticular lensing, the shield manipulates light in such a way that viewers
Recent research has shed light on dysfunctions in two specific brain systems in individuals with psychosis. These systems play a crucial role in filtering attention to important internal and external information and predicting rewards. The study, conducted by a team from Stanford University, aims to provide a deeper understanding of how psychosis symptoms manifest, with
In a groundbreaking discovery that has stunned the scientific community, physicists have unearthed a previously unknown phenomenon lurking beneath the surface of an arsenic crystal. This unexpected revelation came to light during a study of quantum topology, a field that delves into the intricate interplay between wave-like particle behavior and geometric mathematics. Diving deep into
Back in 1928, the world of medicine was forever altered by the groundbreaking discovery of antibiotics. These powerful drugs turned once lethal infectious diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and sepsis into treatable conditions. Surgical procedures that were once risky due to infections became safer and more routine. Antibiotics marked a significant milestone in the history of
A recent study conducted by researchers from Nagoya University in Japan delved into the effects of writing down feelings of anger and then disposing of the notes on reducing anger levels. The study involved 98 participants who were subjected to excessively critical and insulting feedback on an essay they had written. The participants were then
The interest in psychedelics continues to rise, both in scientific circles and among the general public. These substances have the ability to alter perception, mood, and various mental processes, and they have shown promise in treating a variety of mental health disorders. However, it is important to understand how psychedelics interact with different mental health
Health care providers and patients have traditionally attributed infections acquired in hospitals to exposure to superbugs. However, new genetic data reveals a different story. Research shows that most health care-associated infections are actually caused by harmless bacteria that patients already carry on their bodies before entering the hospital. These bacteria, which colonize various parts of