Brains behind boredom
Boredom is something we all have experienced, whether it is days-on-end when we feel there is nothing worthwhile to do, to the brief bouts...
New bones from used eggshells
Crushed eggshells could be the way forward in fixing bone damage, say researchers. If their study leads to new bone tissue growth, it could...
Antibiotics could lead to more dangerous flu infections
Doctors already know that misusing antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance, which can make it difficult to fight bacterial infections, such as pneumonia. Now, a...
Treatment completely eliminates HIV in mice
In what could be a potential cure for HIV, scientists have revealed how a sequence of two treatments could completely remove the virus causing...
Genes, obesity environment behind rise in body weight
In some people obesity is an outcome of their genetic makeup, but in most others it is the result of a pro-obesity environment.
Researchers at...
Drug testing to change with ‘Human on a Chip’ tech
Technology is changing the way the world tests pharmaceuticals. Researchers have found a revolutionary new way to perform drug and cosmetic tests using a...
Growing new human hairs with 3D printing
Many people around the world experience hair loss in one form or another, either due to natural causes or as a side effect of...
Cheap sunglasses offer no protection, just risk to eyes
Slick and cheap sunglasses that are available for a couple of dinars or less at stores around the country may end up costing your...
WHO praises Kuwait’s healthcare quality
The delegation of consultants and experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) lauded on Sunday the level of healthcare in Kuwait. Director of the...
Highs and lows of being a ‘night-owl’
Previous studies have shown that people who frequently stay up until the early hours of the morning are placing their health and well-being at...
