The first skull and scalp transplant in the world was performed in the United States and the operation lasted 15 hours. Boysen James, age 55, lost the top of his skull following a treatment for a rare type of cancer. He underwent an intervention that marked a first in the medical world: a transplanted scalp and…
A man whose left arm was amputated nine years ago has found a sense of touch thanks to an experimental artificial hand, his nerves where attached to the amputated limb, informs AFP. According to scientists, this biomedical marvel paves the way for achieving the next gen of prostheses for patients to feel – in real-time…
Jeabyun Yeon, South Korea, has designed a device called Triton which, he claims, can extract oxygen from water, so people can breathe comfortably during diving. The designer was inspired by the famous “rebreather” used by James Bond. To use Triton, swimmers would bite down on a plastic mouth piece, which draws oxygen. The two arms (extension side) of…
The placebo effect is quite real, even in situations where patients know in advance that “treatment” they receive is free of any medical value, according to a study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder United States. American scientists have found that patients who received false analgesics continued to benefit from the placebo effect after doctors…
Science Published on March 10th, 2014 0 A study has found that Binge Drinking could double your risk of death A study found that ‘moderate drinkers’ who drank most of their weekly alcohol units in one go were twice as likely to die prematurely as those who drank the same amount overall, but spread their…
Human body Published on January 14th, 2014 0 How does staring all day at digital devices screen affect our eyes? Almost 70 % of adults suffer from eye strain and blurred vision after using in excess computers, tablets and smart phones, American researchers have shown in a study presented Thursday at the CES Electronics Show…
Christopher Michael Langan is certainly the smartest human alive with an IQ of 195, where globally, standard IQ is somewhere in 100 points. Endowed with an IQ of 195, Christopher Michael Langan is certainly the smartest bodyguard that we will ever find in a nightclub. Former cowboy, construction worker, firefighter, bodyguard and now farmer, Chris has a…
Which are The Most Sensual Female Body Parts? (PHOTO) Canadian researchers say they have identified the most sensitive erogenous zones of women. The conclusion of their study was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. In the research participated 30 women, aged between 18 and 35 years. Using touch, pressure, and vibration, researchers analyzed the response…
Human body Published on March 4th, 2013 0 Pain can trigger pleasure: A new study explains why some people like peppers or sadomasochism When something produces much less pain than expected, people feel relieved, which is why it may seem a pleasant sensation, suggests a new study. Norwegian researchers say their findings show how the…
Human body Published on March 18th, 2013 0 Olive oil, the best friend for us who want to lose weight or stay fit Compared with other natural oils and fats, olive oil can give us more quickly feeling that we had enough to eat. This, say experts, can assist those who want to lose weight…
