6 Dangerous And Deadly Diseases Cured By Science

Medical science is one of the most important growing fields today. Developments in the medical field are what allow the human race to overcome the obstacles that evolution throws at it. Vaccines could arguably be human beings’ greatest development. Louis Pasteur is credited as the first to discover the process of vaccination.] Most of the… Continue reading 6 Dangerous And Deadly Diseases Cured By Science

Can Video Games Positively Impact Our Health?

The advancement of modern technology has always benefited medical science in one way or another, from the discovery of penicillin, down to the latest and most expensive brain scanners. However, not many would be want to believe that the video game industry, which is often regarded as more of a branch of entertainment than one… Continue reading Can Video Games Positively Impact Our Health?

New Ways To Deal With Shingles

Shingles is something many people don’t think could ever happen to them. Many choose to miss the vaccinations and since the disease isn’t fatal, they don’t think it would be that big of a deal to have but it’s not something that can be cured. Once you have it. You have it. For this very… Continue reading New Ways To Deal With Shingles

Three Parent Embryos: Exciting Development, Or Cause For Concern?

Scientists are exploring the possibility of creating human embryos with the DNA of three different parents. The purpose is to prevent heritable mitochondrial diseases that are incurable and often fatal. About 4000 children per year are born with genetic defects that affect mitochondria. Researchers have taken advantage of the fact that mitochondrial DNA is not… Continue reading Three Parent Embryos: Exciting Development, Or Cause For Concern?

Social Networks And Health Promotion: A Wellbeing Revolution?

Health issues and communication changes There was a time – in the not too distant past, as well – when various health conditions weren’t talked about that much. Think, for instance, of cancer. There were television documentaries, of course, and very often highly informative they were too. And in the broadsheet newspapers there were occasional… Continue reading Social Networks And Health Promotion: A Wellbeing Revolution?

Breakthroughs Reveal Guide To Human Genome

A landmark set of research findings has discovered how the human genome works. The ENCODE project, a massive international effort begun in 2003, picks up where the Human Genome Project left off. ENCODE takes the 3-billion-letter blueprint of the human genome and starts building the user manual. The biggest finding is that the 80% of… Continue reading Breakthroughs Reveal Guide To Human Genome

Enhancing South Africa’s Export Fruit Industry By Means Of Technology

Although South Africa already has a vigorous export fruit market for its citrus and deciduous fruit, the local industry is confronted with some serious complications and solutions to these are essential if the industry is to survive. To begin with, the international fruit market is becoming more competitive and farmers are straining to yield the… Continue reading Enhancing South Africa’s Export Fruit Industry By Means Of Technology

The Future Of Dental Technology

Dental technology has greatly improved over the stereotypical dentist drill that we generally associate with our regular oralexams. With the growing tendency toward personalized care, dental technologyallows dental professionals to help patients feel comfortable and relaxed while visiting the dentist. Platelet Rich Plasma Accelerates Healing When patients require more extensive treatment, like the procedures necessary… Continue reading The Future Of Dental Technology

World’s Fastest Camera Sees Rare Breast Cancer Cells

One of the biggest challenges facing health professionals today is the identification of rare cancer cells in the body. Early detection is vital in monitoring disease treatments, and when there are often only a minute amount of these tumour cells among millions of healthy ones, the problem becomes very apparent. The fact is though that… Continue reading World’s Fastest Camera Sees Rare Breast Cancer Cells

Why Living An Organic Life Will Help Save The World

The world we are presently living in is filled with harmful chemicals and toxins. Everyone who is seriously concerned about where the planet is headed to in terms of stopping these problems will find that starting to live an organic life can be one of the most workable solutions towards cleaning the mess. We have… Continue reading Why Living An Organic Life Will Help Save The World