Take Trauma Call With Me
[embedded content] Antonio Webb, MD, is a San Antonio-based orthopedic surgeon. Join him as he reviews several of the 19 surgeries he completed in 1 week of being on call. Following is a partial transcript (note that errors are possible): Webb: Video of me actually putting in the screw. You can see the patient’s on […]
What Are the 27 Basic Emotions? Effects on Physical Health
There are several theories that define the types of emotions in various ways. The 27 different emotions include: Admiration Adoration Aesthetic appreciation Amusement Anxiety Awe Awkwardness Boredom Calmness Confusion Craving Disgust Empathetic pain Entrancement Envy Excitement Fear Horror Interest Joy Nostalgia Romance Sadness Satisfaction Sexual desire Sympathy Triumph There are several theories that define the […]
How Long Should I Meditate to See Results? Types & Benefits
According to several studies, 20 minutes of meditation a day for 45-60 days can have measurable effects on the brain—from better focus to less anxiety According to several studies, 20 minutes of meditation a day for 45-60 days can have measurable effects on the brain—from better focus and more productivity to less anxiety. Everyone reacts […]
Strobe light for 5G: Imaging system spotlights the tiny mechanical hearts at the core of every cellphone: Movies of minuscule vibrations reveal how well 5G and other mobile networks are operating
Inside every cellphone lies a tiny mechanical heart, beating several billion times a second. These micromechanical resonators play an essential role in cellphone communication. Buffeted by the cacophony of radio frequencies in the airwaves, these resonators select just the right frequencies for transmitting and receiving signals between mobile devices. With the growing importance of these […]
Bringing the sun into the lab: Liquid-metal experiment provides insight into the heating mechanism of the sun’s corona
Why the Sun’s corona reaches temperatures of several million degrees Celsius is one of the great mysteries of solar physics. A “hot” trail to explain this effect leads to a region of the solar atmosphere just below the corona, where sound waves and certain plasma waves travel at the same speed. In an experiment using […]
Why sugary drink taxes aren’t effective — and how to change that: Study finds price tags need to mention the tax to sway consumers
Several U.S. cities have instituted taxes on drinks with added sugar in order to reduce consumption, but new research suggests these policies currently have one fatal flaw. The study found that sugary drink taxes only reduce purchasing if price tags at stores mention that consumers are paying that tax when they buy the drink. “If […]
HHS Announces Actions in Response to Texas Law Banning Abortions After 6 Weeks
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several actions Friday aimed at protecting reproductive rights in Texas following passage of a bill that outlaws all abortions in the state after 6 weeks’ gestation. “Every American deserves access to health care no matter where they live – including access to safe and […]
Long Lines For COVID-19 Vaccine In Nairobi, Few Takers In Atlanta
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Several hundred people line up every morning, starting before dawn, on a grassy area outside Nairobi’s largest hospital hoping to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Sometimes the line moves smoothly, while on other days, the staff tells them there’s nothing available, and they should come back tomorrow. Halfway around the world, at […]
Biden Announces New Actions to Fight COVID
WASHINGTON — President Biden announced several additional actions Wednesday aimed at fighting increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, largely from the Delta variant of the virus. “Today, I’m directing the Secretary of Education to take additional steps to protect our children,” the president said during an address from the East Room. “This includes using all of […]
The COVID-Flu ‘Twindemic’ That Wasn’t
Influenza and several other respiratory viruses declined in circulation during the pandemic in 2020, but increased during the spring of 2021, researchers found. Flu activity declined in March of 2020, remaining low until May 2021, with less than 0.4% of respiratory samples testing positive for influenza per week of flu season, reported Sonja J. Olsen, […]