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Vaccination Reduces COVID-19 Hospitalizations In Organ Transplant Recipients!

Johns Hopkins Transplant Research Center (TRC) and the New York University Center for Surgical and Applied Transplant Research have conducted a research study among 2,400 solid organ transplant recipients. The study indicated an increase in post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 viral infections. Yet surprisingly, the hospitalization rates have shown a significant decline in following the first wave of the virus’ omicron subvariant. JAMA Network Open published a research study on August 18, 2023. The study is considered “a bit of a capstone,” according to the researchers. The research study among organ transplant recipients showed some significant results. Around 464 of 2,356 participants or 19.7% of the research population show SARS-CoV-2 infections. However, out of that, only 35 (or 7.5%) required hospitalization. “However, we did find that certain groups…

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What Happens to a Person When Enters North Korea Without Permission?

North Korea stands as one of the most isolated nations on Earth. And it is best known for its strict regulations and limited engagement with the outside world. With a focus on What Happens to a Person When Entering North Korea Without Permission, this article will explain all the possible scenarios that can happen to a person. North Korean Laws About Entering and Leaving North Korea’s laws regarding entry and exit are among the most strict in the world. The regime maintains an iron grip on its borders, allowing only controlled points of entry and exit. Crossing these boundaries without permission is a Serious crime, subject to severe penalties. Border guards closely monitor and patrol the country’s controlled borders, making unauthorized entry a risky attempt….

What If The Sun Exploded Tomorrow (1)
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What If The Sun Exploded Tomorrow?

Have you ever wondered if the sun which is in the center of our solar system could actually explode? If not, hold on because things are about to get a little wild. The sun, which gives us energy and heat to sustain life could explode and end up in a catastrophe, to say the least. let’s dive in to know more! The sun is about 4.603 billion years old. But it has around 5 more billion years to go before it runs out of fuel and faces death. After those billions of years have passed the sun will expand. The expanded ball of hot plasma will then shrink. It will start to become a ‘dwarf’ cooling for the next billion years or so. But this…

World’s Smallest Device For Better Mental Health, Sleep, and Healthy Aging!

Aging, stress, and getting a peaceful sleep are concerns of many across the world. But with this new bioelectronic device, it is possible to have better sleep and reduce your stress. More importantly, the device can delay the entire aging process! The ‘amofit S‘ can tackle all these common concerns and this could be a huge breakthrough. The effectiveness in clinical trials and results of the technology used is also available on their website. Let’s dive in to know more. Better Mental Health, Sleep, and Healthy Aging! Bioelectronic technology ‘amofit S‘ stimulates the cardiac branch of the ‘vagus nerve.’ The device uses mild electric currents to stimulate the nerve. These low electromagnetic signals help to correct the imbalance of our autonomic nervous system. That’s not…

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Study reveals how 5,000-Year-Old Mummy, Ötzi the Iceman, actually looked while alive

Recent DNA tests on Ötzi the Iceman, a famous mummy found in the Alps, have given us some surprising news. Unlike old pictures, it turns out Ötzi had dark eyes, darker skin, and not much hair on his head. Back in 1991, hikers stumbled upon Ötzi in the Italian Alps, and the find made headlines worldwide. The clues from his body told us he lived about 5,400 years ago and was killed by an arrow. Since 1998, his body has been at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology for everyone to see and study. This new DNA test is more detailed than the ones before. It shows that Ötzi’s skin when he was alive was probably close to the color it is now as a…

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Google Creates New AI that offers Personal Life advice

Google’s AI team, DeepMind, is working on a big project. They’re using AI to make 21 tools that can give life advice, help plan things, and even tutor. Google DeepMind is a big part of Google’s AI work, and many are watching to see what they do next. Here’s something exciting: Google is teaming up with Scale AI. Together, they’ve got over 100 experts with Ph.D. degrees working on this. These new tools can give advice on problems with friends or even tips about relationships. Google clearly states that these tools are not intended to replace therapy or professional help. Remember Google’s Bard chatbot? It gives people info on mental health but stays away from giving therapy-like advice. Google learned from past mistakes. Once, a…

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Which Arm you are getting vaccinated now Matters | New study finds 

Key points When preparing for a vaccine, which arm do you typically offer? A recent study from Germany shows that this choice might have an unexpected effect on the body’s immune response. The research, published in the eBioMedicine journal, part of The Lancet Discovery Science, Examines the vaccination experiences of roughly 300 individuals. From March to September 2021, healthcare professionals gave two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine to participants who had not contracted the virus. Participants received either one or two doses split between their arms. Among those vaccinated in a single arm, a robust 67% demonstrated the presence of a specific set of immune cells, termed “killer T cells”. In comparison, this figure stood at a mere 43% for individuals who opted for doses…

Neptune's Clouds Have Disappeared! What Could This Say About Our Sun
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Neptune’s Clouds Have Disappeared! What Could This Say About Our Sun?

The ‘ice giant’ in our solar system has taken a surprising turn leaving many to wonder. Astronomers announced an unexpected update about Neptune. The clouds of Neptune seem to have disappeared according to their observations. A gradual fading of the clouds has now led to the clouds totally vanishing! Let’s dive in to know more about how it happened and what could this mean about our sun. Astronomers have been constantly observing our planets and the solar system as a whole. Their new analysis of Neptune came as a result of observations done for 30 years! Astronomers have observed the images taken of the ice giant between 1994 and 2022. Since 2019, they have noticed certain changes. They observed fading of the clouds. However, all…

The New Astronomical Object Has Trillions Of Times More Magnetic Pull Than The Earth!
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This New Astronomical Object Has Trillions Of Times More Magnetic Pull Than The Earth!

The universe is filled with mysteries and plenty of mind-blowing astronomical objects. The Magnetars are some of such wonders in the universe. They are Helium rich stars that have a magnetic pull of trillion times more than the Earth! They are undoubtedly one of the most extreme objects that have ever known. The recent discovery of one such unique star or a Magnetar might give us many answers we are looking for. Let’s dive in. The Magnetar that is discovered lies 3,000 light-years away from us. Researchers are stunned as they were studying this astronomical wonder. They say any traditional models can’t explain the star’s perplexing behavior! However, they have got a hold of how strong its magnetic fields are. Image Source: CNN The magnetic…

What If The Earth's Gravity Is 10x Stronger
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What If The Earth’s Gravity Is 10x Stronger?

The Earth’s gravity is what keeps us steady on the ground. It also prevents us from floating away into space. It also plays a role in shaping our planet’s atmosphere, oceans, and climate. But what if the Earth’s gravity was 10 times stronger? Well, it would be pretty catastrophic! Our earth currently has a gravity of 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s2). It getting 10x stronger means everything will feel 10x heavier than what you already feel! Pretty wild to imagine right? Image Source: European Space Agency What Will Happen to Our Bodies? The force that pulls us to our earth’s center is not as simple as we imagine. Our bodies would be crushed under immense weight. Our bones would break into pieces and our…

What happens to a person when Exposed to Wildfire?

If I ask what word you have heard most often in the last few days, your answer will likely be “Wildfire”. Because of the sudden and huge wildfire in Maui, Hawaii that has claimed more than 100 lives, it should be the answer. But you may wonder what can actually happen when a person is exposed to a wildfire. So let’s take a look at “What happens to a person when exposed to Wildfire”.  Exposure to a wildfire can affect a person in two different ways. There can have immediate threats (if you caught the fire) and Long-Term Health Effects. Even if you are not caught in the wildfire the smoke made by wildfire can affect you in a second way. So first let’s talk…

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US Young Adults are Getting More Cancers| Doctors Can’t Find Reason

Key points of the article  Recently, public health experts have become concerned about the increasing number of young adults in the United States who have been diagnosed with cancer.  Although medical professionals have primarily focused on colorectal cancer, a recent study shows that other types of cancer are also becoming more common among young adults.  Study Discoveries According to a recent study in JAMA Network Open, there’s been a concerning increase in cases of cancer in people under 50 years old from 2010 to 2019. The study examined data from 17 National Cancer Institute registries and analyzed a large group of 562,145 patients who were diagnosed with early-onset cancer. Scientists found that more women get cancer at a younger age, while fewer men do. The…

Women with Poor Mental Health 50% more likely to Have Premature Babies
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Women with Poor Mental Health 50% more likely to Have Premature Babies

New findings from top universities show that Women with Poor Mental Health are 50% more likely to Have Premature Babies. The research was conducted by the University of Exeter and King’s College and published in The Lancet Psychiatry. The authors scrutinized data from over two million pregnancies, revealing worrying patterns. Essentially, those recently involved with mental health clinics were more prone to early births.  According to the research paper, about 1 in 10 women who reached out to mental health professionals had early deliveries, compared to 1 in 15 who did not have such interactions.  Another concerning detail is that these women were also likelier to have babies with lower birth weights. For clarity, 75 out of every 1,000 such women faced this challenge, versus…

What If The Long Valley Volcano Erupted Now
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What If The Long Valley Volcano In the USA Erupted Now?

The world has plenty of geological wonders! Some of these wonders are lurking beneath our earth. These wonders also carry the potential for massive disasters. Long Valley Caldera in the USA is one such giant volcano that lies dormant. It is a massive volcanic depression located in Eastern California that can have wild consequences if erupted! It has been thousands of years since its last significant eruption. But many people are wondering what will happen if the Long Valley Caldera were to erupt now! Let’s dive into the intriguing possibilities of such an event. A Sleeping Giant: The Long Valley Caldera, USA is evidence of Earth’s geological power. The hollow caldera was created from a massive eruption that happened around 760,000 years ago. This huge…

NASA Makes History with First Rocket Launch from Another Planet
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NASA Makes History with First Rocket Launch from Another Planet

NASA’s been hard at work on Mars, thanks to the Perseverance rover. This robot has been busy picking up rock samples from the planet’s surface. But how do we get those samples back to Earth? The MAV is like a space delivery truck. It’s designed to launch from Mars, carrying the rock samples that Perseverance has collected. Recently, NASA tested parts of this vehicle to make sure it can handle Mars’ cold weather. Benjamin Davis, a bigwig at NASA working on the MAV, said, “We’re now able to make a spacecraft that can go to Mars, pick up samples, and send them into space so they can come back to Earth.” This is a big deal, showing that NASA’s on the right track. This mission,…

Teens who Vape at Risk for Respiratory Problems within 30 days, Study finds 
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Teens who Vape at Risk for Respiratory Problems within 30 days, Study finds 

Young people who vape face an elevated risk of respiratory issues, including bronchitis and shortness of breath, within 30 days of starting, according to recent research. This study comes from The Ohio State University and the Southern California Keck School of Medicine. They have used four years of online survey data, examining how e-cigarettes might be affecting the lungs of teens. In recent years, e-cigarettes have become a big deal, especially among teens. Even with efforts to make them less appealing, their sales shot up during the first two years of the Covid era. Why? Those flavored disposable e-cigarettes are a major draw for youngsters. In the study, over 2,000 young participants, averaging 17 years old, answered questions about their habits – vaping, smoking, and…