Miscellaneous

The British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced that the investigations being conducted by the Chinese authorities regarding possible violations of drug import and data protection laws include four of its employees, including two current and two former officials. A company spokesman said the investigations also include Leon Wang, AstraZeneca’s president in China, who remains in detention. The spokesman explained that the …

Many people choose to isolate and be alone during times of grief, especially when losing a loved one. While some find comfort in staying away from others during moments of pain, others believe that socializing and strengthening connections with friends and family is the way to relieve pain and injury. The “B Psychology Today” website published a report that attempts …

Gut health is crucial, as bowel problems can lead to a variety of symptoms such as stomach pain and bloating, as well as negatively impact sleep. Protein deficiency may also cause muscle loss and weak immunity, which requires attention, especially during the cold and flu season. In this context, Dr. Karan Rajan, in a video clip on TikTok, revealed three …

Many experts are sounding the alarm about the potential effects of microplastics, which have been found in various organs of the human body, from the lungs to the kidneys to the blood. Despite this, scientists are still unsure of its effects on public health. Microplastics, smaller than 5 millimeters in size, are found in air, water, food, synthetic packaging and …

If you are considering standing for long periods during work hours to avoid the dangers of continuous sitting, you may want to reconsider this option. A study conducted by the Australian University of Sydney showed that standing for prolonged periods, rather than sitting, does not provide any protection for the body from the harms of a sedentary lifestyle. The study …

Research shows that screen use may replace beneficial activities such as exercise and social interaction, which can increase negative mental health symptoms. According to a report published by Neuroscience News, based on a study in the journal BMC Public Health, the effects differ between ethnic groups, with a segment of adolescents showing greater associations between screen use and mental health …

Stress and its relationship to colon cancer: A new study reveals the risks Recent studies indicate that constant stress may be one of the factors that contribute to cancer, especially colon cancer. According to a study conducted by a team from China’s Sichuan University, mice exposed to stress saw a decrease in beneficial Lactobacillus bacteria in the intestine, which promotes …

In 1972, a blood sample was taken from a pregnant woman, only to discover that she was missing a known surface molecule found on all other red blood cells. After half a century of mystery, this discovery led a team of international researchers to describe a new system of blood groups in humans, as published by the Science Alert website, …

Injecting regulatory T cells, which are responsible for controlling immune responses, directly into damaged tissues such as bones, muscles and skin can significantly enhance the healing process, according to a new study. The report was published on the New Atlas website, citing the Nature Communications journal, and explained that this method may represent a turning point in the development of …

A recent study has shown a new relationship between psychological state and the immune system, focusing on the role of Brunner’s glands in the intestine. These glands are located in the duodenum and influence gut bacteria and immune defenses. The researchers conducted experiments on more than a thousand mice, stimulating or inhibiting the activity of the vagus nerve, which connects …