Body & Mind
Incredible progress is being made in health and medicine – every day we seem to broaden our understanding of how to maximize physical and mental health, treat and cure illness and disease, and live longer, happier and healthier lives. The Body & Mind section celebrates this vital and complex work.
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More than 15 million Americans are putting their liver at serious risk, simply by trying to better their health. New research has revealed the extent of the damage caused by overuse of six supplements including turmeric, green tea and ashwagandha. -
Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 have long been touted as good for heart health. A new study has found they also reduce aggression. Researchers say the safe, common supplements should be used everywhere from the playground to the prison system. -
It may not be to everyone's taste, but kombucha tea may be able to deliver the benefits of fasting, without the hardest part – the fasting. Its yeast and bacteria altered fat metabolism, without any other dietary changes, resulting in lower fat stores.
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March 17, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonEgg prices have slowly come down, thanks to supply and demand issues leveling out and a reprieve in bird flu outbreaks. But the truth is that the cost is unlikely to stay low. Here's a handy guide to getting all the protein you need – on any budget. -
March 16, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that antidepressants provide little to no benefit when it comes to relieving low back pain and sciatica. More research is needed into the long-term benefits and harms of using antidepressants in this way. -
March 16, 2025 | Paul McClureA mainstay of Parkinson's disease treatment, levodopa can cause nasty side-effects with long-term use. A recent human trial found that a new drug significantly reduces these effects, representing a breakthrough milestone in Parkinson’s treatment. -
March 15, 2025 | Paul McClureRecent human trials of a new one-year-long immune-based treatment for post-polio syndrome, which can strike polio survivors years after the initial infection and be very debilitating, have produced positive results. -
March 14, 2025 | Michael FrancoA man has lived for more than 100 days with a maglev heart beating inside his chest. In a landmark moment, he was discharged earlier this year, becoming the first person in the world to leave the hospital with the device embedded in his body. -
March 13, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has tested innovative proof-of-concept technology that syncs electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics to enable individuals paralyzed after spinal injury to move more naturally. The tech should improve recovery outcomes. -
March 13, 2025 | Paul McClureIn recent years, there has been an increase in kids becoming seriously ill soon after drinking sugar-free slushies. A new study has pointed the finger at glycerol, a compound that’s used as a sugar substitute and, until now, has been considered safe. -
March 13, 2025 | Michael IrvingScientists have finally pinned down a protein that’s largely responsible for Parkinson’s disease. Known as PINK1, the protein has been linked to the disease for decades but its structure and how to switch it back on have remained elusive – until now. -
March 12, 2025 | Ben CoxworthThe treatment of kidney stones could soon be getting much faster, easier, and safer. Scientists have devised a method of non-invasively tearing the objects apart, using what are known as "acoustic vortex beams." -
March 11, 2025 | Paul McClureNew research by Yale has found an association between exposure to chemicals commonly used in firefighting and incidence of a brain tumor called a glioma in firefights, suggesting that the cancer may have an environmental cause. -
March 11, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalA surgical procedure to restore the power of sight to blind patients using their teeth is gaining traction around the world, with Canada opening its first clinic for this treatment. Here's how Osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis works, and who it's for. -
March 09, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonLong-term use of over-the-counter pain medication may reduce the risk of developing dementia. It's not the first time these drugs have been linked to preserving cognitive function, hinting at the importance of reducing inflammation for brain health. -
March 09, 2025 | Paul McClureWhen experienced researcher Renato Aguilera happened across the chemical structure of a tried-and-true antimalarial drug, he thought it might effectively fight cancer. He was right, and he has the research, the patent, and the pharma company to prove it. -
March 09, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy and actually smoking increase the risk of placental abruption, a complication that can be fatal to both parent and baby, to almost the same degree. -
March 08, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has debunked a popular TikTok wellness trend called cycle syncing, which claims that tailoring a workout routine to match the hormonal changes that occur during the different phases of the menstrual cycle provides a fitness benefit.
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