To Avoid Middle-Age Weight Gain, Carb Quality, Not Quantity, May Matter Most

Certain foods with carbs may help with weight maintenance, while others may increase the likelihood of weight gain.Canva (3)When it comes to maintaining body we....
October 4, 2023
To Avoid Middle-Age Weight Gain, Carb Quality, Not Quantity, May Matter Most

Why You Always Get a Winter Rash, and How to Prevent and Treat Them

Dry winter air can cause a winter rash, which may also be a symptom of a skin condition.Getty Images (3)It's no secret that cold weather can be harsh on our....
October 4, 2023

12 myths about your gut bacteria, explained by scientists

The human microbiome is one of the most exciting topics in health nowadays. The scientific literature is burgeoning and every day, there seems to be a new study....
October 1, 2023
12 myths about your gut bacteria, explained by scientists

Dramatically efficient cure for blood cancer: 90% of patients respond to innovative technique

Multiple myeloma is rare but devastating type of blood cancer. It comes from plasma cells that reside in the bone marrow and kills over12,500 Americans every ye....
October 1, 2023
Dramatically efficient cure for blood cancer: 90% of patients respond to innovative technique

New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections

Urinary tract infections are not only painful, unpleasant, and potentially hazardous but also present a considerable challenge for physicians. They're diffi....
October 1, 2023
New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections

Breastfeeding literally saves babies’ lives

Credit: Pixabay.In a nationwide study of nearly 10 million infants born in the U.S. between 2016 and 2018, scientists found that babies who were breastfed had a....
October 1, 2023
Breastfeeding literally saves babies’ lives

Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans

A significant number of cats in Poland have recently died after catching a highly pathogenic form of bird flu. The virus is a subtype of avian influenza A known....
October 1, 2023
Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans

Breastfeeding can have important health benefits. But it’s challenging and not always possible

Often lauded as nature's perfect infant food, breast milk offers a combination of nutrients and antibodies uniquely tailored to the baby's needs. But fo....
September 30, 2023
Breastfeeding can have important health benefits. But it’s challenging and not always possible

What rats on LSD can teach us about the seat of consciousness in the brain

Credit: Pixabay.Psychedelics are known for inducingaltered states of consciousnessin humans by fundamentally changing our normal pattern of sensory perception,....
September 30, 2023
What rats on LSD can teach us about the seat of consciousness in the brain

A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

When we think aboutdental health, we usually think about sugar, cavities, and that sort of thing. But increasingly, dental problems seem linked to other health....
September 30, 2023
A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

Slippery potty: scientists 3D print non-stick toilet bowl that never leaves poop marks

Credit: Huazhong University of Science and Technology.Althoughthe humble flush toilet was inventedin the late 16th century, it didn't become widespread unti....
September 30, 2023

Scientists finally sequence the Y chromosome for the first time

3D rendering of human Y chromosome. Credit: The Scientist.For years, scientists have toiled to crack the sequence of the Y chromosome, the male sex chromosome.....
September 30, 2023
Scientists finally sequence the Y chromosome for the first time

Common supplements may reverse age-related hearing loss

Elderly woman wearing a hearing aid. Credit: Wallpaperflare.Researchers in Argentina have uncovered a possible connection between everyday supplements and the r....
September 30, 2023
Common supplements may reverse age-related hearing loss

Why we need to set limits on sperm donation

Credit: Pixabay.It’s a summer’s afternoon in Amsterdam. Two young adults meet and strike up a casual relationship. The evening ends, happily for bot....
September 30, 2023
Why we need to set limits on sperm donation

Dogs love it when you talk to them like they’re babies. Their brains light up

Credit: Pixabay.A recent study has taken an intriguing look into the world of dog-human communication, giving us a new understanding about the ways dogs respond....
September 30, 2023
Dogs love it when you talk to them like they’re babies. Their brains light up

Researchers call for serious reforms to Australia’s Medicare

Credit: Pixabay.Australia ranks third in terms of healthcare quality -- as measured by affordability, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes -- among h....
September 30, 2023
Researchers call for serious reforms to Australia’s Medicare

Researchers created a genetically modified transparent squid — and this could be huge for brain rese

Historically, turning invisible was considered the stuff of wizardry and spells. More recently, physicists have also looked at invisibility, devising invisibili....
September 30, 2023
Researchers created a genetically modified transparent squid — and this could be huge for brain rese

Here’s why you probably shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothie

Smoothies, a popular choice for a speedy breakfast or a nourishing snack, can be a convenient way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diet. But w....
September 30, 2023
Here’s why you probably shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothie

Healthcare on the brink — what the world can learn from the medical strikes in the UK

Striking nurses, in London, 19 December 2022.It's "strike season" for health workers in the UK. First, junior doctors staged a five-day walkout. Then, after....
September 30, 2023
Healthcare on the brink — what the world can learn from the medical strikes in the UK

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? This expert explains

Credit: Flickr.Skin is an awesome and weird organ. As the body’s biggest organ, it does a lot to look after you, protecting you from the outside world of....
September 30, 2023
Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? This expert explains

How good is marijuana for pain, sleep or anxiety? What the science really says

Credit: Pixabay.If you're one of the many people who are using or contemplating the use of marijuana to alleviate anxiety, pain, nausea, or sleep issues, yo....
September 30, 2023
How good is marijuana for pain, sleep or anxiety? What the science really says

Scientists find dozens of genes linked to different types of epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the world's most common neurological diseases. (Credit: Pixabay)The largest-ever genetic study on epilepsy, a neurological disorder affec....
September 30, 2023
Scientists find dozens of genes linked to different types of epilepsy

A vaccine against fentanyl and heroin overdose is close to clinical trials

Researchers at the University of Montana are on the brink of human trials for vaccines aimed at curbing fentanyl and heroin drug overdoses. These vaccines could....
September 30, 2023
A vaccine against fentanyl and heroin overdose is close to clinical trials

Concussions early in life can cause cognitive decline later — even after you’ve healed

Credit: Wikimedia Commons.“I'm sorry, but were you dropped on your head as a baby?" That's a quite common passive-aggressive insult, code for "Are....
September 30, 2023
Concussions early in life can cause cognitive decline later — even after you’ve healed

Footballers wearing jerseys with small numbers are rated as more slender than those wearing big numb

A few years back, a news story found that many football players chose to wear jersey numbers between 10 and 19 because they believed lower numbers made them loo....
September 30, 2023
Footballers wearing jerseys with small numbers are rated as more slender than those wearing big numb

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