Public Health
Could a tuberculosis vaccine really help lower blood sugar levels? This study says yes. Participants who were given two shots of BCG showed receded blood sugar levels after five to eight years.
by Carl Velasco
Neuroscience
Excessive gambling is a behavior classified by American Psychiatric Association as addiction. Can playing video games also lead to brain changes and addictive illness caused by drugs and alcohol?
by Allan Adamson
Medicine
The United States is trying to create a new kind of vaccine that works better in protecting people against influenza. Flucelvax, a vaccine made in cell cultures instead of chicken eggs, could be the answer.
by Carl Velasco
The Bose Sleepbuds will help wearers get better sleep through their noise-masking, not noise-canceling, capabilities. However, the wireless earbuds come with a fairly expensive price of $250, considering that they are not able to play music.
The Gorilla Foundation released tragic news regarding their beloved gorilla, Koko. The 46-year-old gorilla, who mastered over 2,000 English words in American Sign Language, died in her sleep.
McDonald's revealed its new promotion to celebrate National Selfie Day. The 'Frylus' was created to help customers enjoy their meals and take mess-free selfies at the same time.
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