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Greece
Hippocrates, the Greek Father of Modern Medicine
Born on the island of Kos, c. 460 BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates is considered the father of medicine.
Health
Short Bursts of Vigorous Daily Activity Reduce Cancer Risk
A recent study has revealed that even short bursts of energetic physical activity, lasting just a few minutes, can significantly lower the chances of getting cancer. This discovery comes as a boon for those who find it hard to...
Health
Olive Oil May Lower Dementia Risk
A recent discovery made public at Nutrition 2023, the yearly gathering of the American Society for Nutrition in Boston, unveils that adding olive oil to your meals can bring various advantages, like safeguarding your heart and boosting cognitive function.
Moreover,...
Environment
Vegan Diet Massively Cuts Environmental Damage, Study Shows
A groundbreaking study has recently found that adopting a vegan diet can significantly reduce the harmful effects of food production on our environment.
This extensive analysis, the most comprehensive to date, reveals that choosing vegan meals leads to a remarkable...
Health
Second Alzheimer’s Drug to Slow Disease’s Progression
After Leqembi, another drug that might hit the market by the end of this year for Alzheimer's disease is Donanemab, and it's being developed by Eli Lilly. In a recent study, donanemab showed promise in slowing the progression of...
Health
Ketamine Injection Can Treat Severe Depression, Trial Shows
Cheap ketamine injections have been shown to help patients with severe depression when other treatments have failed.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic used medically for induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
It is also used as a treatment as a pain management...
Health
Aspartame Labelled a ‘Potential Cancer Risk’ by WHO
Aspartame, a sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and chewing gum, has been declared a potential cancer risk by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The sweetener has been listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Aspartame is found in drinks including Coke...
Health
Revolutionary Teeth Regrowing Drug is in the Works
A recent development is underway in the field of dentistry, challenging our long-held belief that we only grow two sets of teeth. Scientists are carefully working on a new drug that has the potential to facilitate the growth of...
Health
Google is Testing its Medical AI Chatbot at the Mayo Clinic
Google is currently putting its Med-PaLM 2 AI chat technology to the test in medical facilities, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic and various hospitals.
According to an article by The Wall Street Journal, this technology is built upon Google's PaLM...
Greece
Using Greek Honey for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Anti-Aging
The Ancient Greeks likely hold claim to being the first people to use honey as an ingredient in beauty products. Today, you will find honey in an array of beauty products from face masks and shampoo to body cream...
Health
FDA Approves the Leqembi Drug that Slows Alzheimer’s Progress
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval to the Biogen and Eisai Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi.
Leqembi, also known as lecanemab, is the first drug shown to slow the progress of the disease, rather than just treating...
Ancient Greece
Donkey Milk: The Ancient Greek Secret for Health and Beauty
Humans have been using milk from donkeys for cosmetic and health purposes since antiquity, particularly the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Today, dozens of new businesses in Greece are producing donkey milk for global markets.
Hippocrates, the Greek physician who is...
Health
Smart Watch Identifies Parkinson’s Disease Before Symptoms
Scientists conducted a study where they examined data gathered from smart watches worn by participants for a period of seven days. The data focused on measuring how quickly the participants moved.
Using artificial intelligence (AI), the scientists were able to...
Environment
Living Near Green Space Slows Aging
City parks and green areas are essential for mitigating heat, enhancing biodiversity, and creating a peaceful atmosphere amidst the bustling urban environment. A recent study reveals that these green spaces also play a role in decelerating the natural aging...
Health
AI Technology Finds Sperm in Infertile Men Faster than Doctors
A recent study has proposed the use of a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that shows promising potential in quickly identifying sperm in infertile men. The aim of the research was to explore whether AI could speed up the...