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Scientists discover another beneficial property of avocado
Avocados may have anti-cancer properties, according to scientists at the University of Guelph, Canada. According to scientists, avocado is rich in avocatin B, which inhibits the VLCAD enzyme, which is involved in the metabolism of leukemic cells. This nutrient is considered a non-toxic cancer treatment. Experts intend to soon begin clinical trials in humans and find out how effective avocatin B is for the treatment of l...
How does calcium affect health?
Calcium is known for its important role in building bones. But these are far from the only advantages of this substance. Calcium is also responsible for several important metabolic functions such as hormone secretion, muscle function, and blood circulation. Calcium regulates blood clotting The blood clotting process is complex and is affected by several chemicals, one of which is calcium. It promotes blood clotting or ...
How many steps do you need to take per day to prolong life?
The more a person walks, the better it affects the state of health and the duration of his life. This is the conclusion reached by the US specialists. For three years, they followed three groups of volunteers over 40 years old. The first group walked 4,000 steps a day, the second - 8,000 steps, and the third group overcame 12,000 steps a day.So the researchers noticed the relationship between the number of steps taken an...
Biographer on Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey
It seems as though Meghan Markle’s and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey will go down in the history of the British monarchy’s scandals. Expert Ingrid Seward, who has been exploring the Royal Family for years, is certain that Prince Harry made an informed decision to give a sensational interview. Ingrid says Harry knew what he was doing and can swear that he wanted the situation to escalate. I...
Scientists find out why women under 50 develop bowel cancer
American scientists from the University of Washington in St. Louis have found out why women under 50 develop bowel cancer. Studies have shown that women who drank more than half a liter of sugary drinks per day were twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as those who drank less of these drinks. That is why scientists recommend that women refrain from consuming such drinks. Other scientists, however, note that more...
Elon Musk says he has Asperger's syndrome
Elon Musk hosted the Saturday Night Live show and confessed to having Asperger's syndrome. "I'm actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger's to host SNL ... or at least the first to admit it," the Tesla CEO said during the opening monologue of the show.  "Look I know I sometimes say or post strange things, but that's just how my brain works," he said. "To anyone who's been offended, I just w...
George Clooney turns down Prince Harry invite to motorcycle ride
George Clooney is celebrating his 60th birthday and is still one of the most sought after celebrities in Hollywood when it comes to friends and acquaintances, Mirror reported. It has been previously reported that when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry relocated to California, it was the Clooneys and the Obamas they had set their sights on being part of their friendship circle. George and wife Amal were among the guests at ...
Can polio vaccine protect against COVID-19?
A live polio vaccine can prevent coronavirus infection, Russian specialists reported. According to RIA Novosti, earlier scientists have already said that Russians are protected from COVID-19 by nonspecific immunity - the same type of reactions of the body's immune system to infections. Back in the 1960s, it was hypothesized that a polio vaccine could mitigate the course of influenza. The Russian center tested this theory...
Zinc deficiency may increase risk of severe COVID-19, study claims
inc deficiency can increase the risk of severe COVID-19, scientists from the University Hospital in Marseille (France) noted. They presented the results of their new study in the journal Clinical Nutrition. Zinc deficiency may be linked to a higher susceptibility to infections. The authors of the new study assessed the prevalence of early-stage COVID-19 hypocincaemia, its association with risk factors for severe COVID-1...
Prince Harry seen at concert with J.Lo, but without his pregnant Meghan Markle
Prince Harry attended the Vax LIVE Charity Concert Sunday with Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Ben Affleck. Harry came to the event without his pregnant wife Meghan Markle, the Daily Mail reported. During the concert, Prince Harry took the stage, receiving a deafening ovation from the audience. Harry's performance at the benefit concert was his first public appearance since his interview with Oprah Winfrey. The sca...
About 0.1% of Armenia residents is vaccinated against coronavirus
YEREVAN. – Solely about 0.1% of the population in Armenia has been vaccinated against COVID-19. American Armenian surgeon Shant Shekherdimian told about this to a press conference Tuesday. According to him, this number is very low compared to other countries. For example, about 60 percent of the population in Israel is already vaccinated against the coronavirus; in Azerbaijan, the percentage of those vaccinated rea...
Why do Parkinson's patients see ghosts?
Some patients with Parkinson's disease sometimes see ghosts because of lesions in the frontotemporal lobe that cause visions, experts noted. According to The Daily Mail, about half of people with Parkinson's have a sense of the vague presence of something nearby. Minor hallucinations often occur before other symptoms of the disease, such as tremors and muscle stiffness. According to scientists, patients with more severe ...
ArmenՅԱՆs: Arthur Gourounlian does choreography for Pussycat Dolls, Beyonce, Kyl...
"Wow, is this reality? The Armenian boy with all these amazing people": This is Arthur Gourounlian’s usual reaction every time, when he manages to have collaboration with any of the world known artists. London based Armenian dancer and choreographer is a true veteran in dancing industry and has already collaborated with such celebrities, like Beyonce, Nicole Scherzinger, Kylie Minogue, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, and many...
Is it safe for working out on an empty stomach?
Exercising regularly on an empty stomach can lead to a variety of problems, including muscle injuries and heart problems, said Russian specialists. According to Rsport.ria.ru, it is advisable to do only stretching and breathing exercises before breakfast. But training with loads is permissible only 1.5-2 hours after the morning meal, which should be light. After waking up, the specialist recommends consuming a protein sh...
Britney Spears' father says his daughter has dementia
New circumstances have emerged in the case of the struggle for custody of 39-year-old Britney Spears and her 68-year-old father. The star's father said that his daughter suffers from dementia. He reported Britney's diagnosis in documents that are supposed to prove that his daughter needs custody. The details of the diagnosis of the star will be told in the documentary The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservator...
Why consuming omega-3 fatty acids may be dangerous?
Omega-3 supplements can be dangerous for one group of people, according to American scientists, European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy reported. Fish oil is usually prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but scientists say it can cause atrial fibrillation in some patients. For people with high blood lipids, omega-3-unsaturated fatty acids can lead to defibrillation of the atria, accord...
Scientists find way to kill COVID-19 in few seconds
Scientists at Texas A&M University have found a way to kill the COVID-19 in a second using heat. This could provide an opportunity to find new ways to prevent long-range transmission of the pathogen, Biotechnology and Bioengineering reported. As Phys.org reports, the effectiveness of using high temperatures to successfully neutralize coronavirus has been demonstrated before, but in previous studies, exposure to tempe...
1 in 4 people face side effects after getting COVID-19 vaccine
One in four people experiences side effects after being vaccinated against coronavirus. These are mostly minor side effects like pain at the injection site or headache, Lancet Infectious Diseases reported. Analysis of data from the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, conducted by researchers at King's College London, found that side effects in the general population after vaccination with Pfizer and AstraZeneca were much lower than...
WHO: Indian strain of COVID-19 resistant to antibodies
Mutations of the Indian strain of COVID-19 indicate its high infectivity and resistance to antibodies in both those who have been ill and vaccinated, the World Health Organization reported. New varieties of the virus have been discovered in India, including B.1.617. It is a variant with mutations E484Q and L452R that was first identified in India from samples collected on December 1, 2020. According to preliminary resea...
Why shouldn't you bathe your children too often?
Bathing babies too often can lead to rashes and infections, as well as exacerbate skin conditions such as eczema, Australian general practitioner Sam Hay noted. According to The Mirror, there is no medical need for daily bathing of the child. It is best to do this every 2-3 days. The optimal frequency depends on the climate in which the family lives, the activity of the baby, his cleanliness, and possible skin diseases....
Prince Philip's heirs are named
The heirs of the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Prince Philip, have been named, Daily Express reported. Philip's fortune is estimated at 10-30 million pounds. Most of his inheritance is not money, but valuables and real estate. Besides, the prince had a portfolio of stocks in various companies, works of art, and a collection of rare books. Some of them he owned together with Elizabeth II. It is e...
Vitamin D is useless against severe COVID-19, research claims
A high dose of vitamin D does not improve the condition of patients with moderate to severe COVID-19, Journal of the American Medical Association reported. The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study involved 240 patients with coronavirus, who were divided into two groups. One group received vitamin D3 in a single dose of 200,000 international units (IU), found in peanut butter. The control group was given a p...
Oscar winners are announced in Los Angeles
The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, were held Sunday in Los Angeles. The event was broadcast by ABC. The ceremony was held almost two months later than usual, at an in-person event split between the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. It was an unusual setup in an unusual year, where many of the films were released while movie theaters were largely closed because of the co...
India posts world record daily COVID cases for second straight day
India recorded the world's highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for a second day in a row on Friday, while daily deaths from COVID-19 also jumped by a record, according to Reuters. With 332,730 new cases, India's total caseload has now passed 16 million. Deaths rose by 2,263 to reach a total of 186,920, according to health ministry data.
How can non-alcoholic fatty liver disease be prevented?
Moderate to high-intensity exercise is a good way to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which can lead to inflammation, cirrhosis, and liver failure, Japanese scientists noted. The results of their research were published in the journal JHEP Reports. According to EurekAlert !, the study authors analyzed data from obese patients who followed a three-month exercise and weight loss diet regimen. Scientists monitore...
Omega-3 fatty acids really help fight stress and aging, research claims
A high dose of omega-3 fatty acids actually protects the body from stress and slows down aging, according to scientists from Ohio State University. According to News Mail.RU, during an interesting experiment, 138 overweight people aged 40-85 were sedentary. They were divided into three groups. The first group received a supplement containing 2.5 grams of omega-3 daily for 4 months, the second received a supplement with a...
Multiple sclerosis drug shows promising efficacy
The multiple sclerosis drug is showing promising efficacy in fighting relapses and reducing fatigue. Back in March 2001, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a drug called ponosimod for use in adult patients with various types of multiple sclerosis. Only now there are research data that show that some drug reduces the number of relapses of the disease and can reduce fatigue - one of the characteristic symptoms of...
Experimental drug returns sight to former rugby player
Gene therapy returned sight for Rory Dewar, a former rugby player who lost his eyesight at the age of 22 due to a rare disorder, The Daily Mail reported. Rory was diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optical neuropathy (LHON), in which healthy cells in the retina die due to a gene mutation, leading to the death of the optic nerve. One out of 30,000 people is affected by this disease, and it is usually either young peop...
Cell transplant could be key to glaucoma treatment
Scientists at MIPT and their colleagues at Harvard have presented artificially grown retinal cells that can integrate into the retina. This is the first successful attempt to transplant stem cell-derived ganglion cells (retinal neurons destroyed by glaucoma) in a laboratory setting. According to Eurek Alert, scientists tested the new technology in mice and found that the cells integrated and survived for a year. The re...
5 interesting facts about twins
Did you know that twins can have different fathers and even be of different races? Here are some interesting facts about twins: Twins can have different fathers If more than one egg matures in a woman's body at the same time and she has sexual intercourse with two different men in a short period, she can become pregnant from both. The probability of conceiving such twins is estimated at 1 in 400. Gemini can be of diff...
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