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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. -
In good news for nearly half the world's men, scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals can be harnessed as a an effective topical gel for baldness. It sets it up as an inexpensive and safer alternative to minoxidil. -
Scientists have uncovered an odd superpower triggered by tapping your finger to a beat – it may help you understand someone talking to you in a noisy place, like at a busy cafe. While it sounds a little woo-woo, there's emerging science behind it.
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June 03, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonAnimals that produce their own light source, through an internal chemical reaction, are a true wonder of nature – and something biotechnology scientists have been working hard to replicate and adapt for human use. They've now made a huge breakthrough. -
June 02, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have developed a new method for preventing bacteria from adhering to surfaces, such as medical devices. It relies on the unique properties of resilin, a natural insect protein that enables fleas to jump hundreds of times their body length. -
June 02, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA landmark study has found that a workable exercise plan significantly improves survival and health of people who have survived colorectal cancer. So much so that, as one researcher notes, "Our findings will change the way we treat colon cancer." -
June 02, 2025 | Paul McClureDiabetic foot ulcers are prone to recurring, even when they look healed. A new study used an existing method to assess the degree of water loss from the skin and found that it was a good diagnostic tool for predicting a foot ulcer’s comeback. -
June 01, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that, for most of us, the fiber we eat can protect our heart health, lowering the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke by up to 20%. It’s more evidence showing that a healthy gut leads to a healthy heart. -
June 01, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA readily available sleep aid has been shown to have a surprising side effect on brain health, seemingly protecting the organ from the buildup of the tau protein – a key biomarker in the development of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's. -
June 01, 2025 | Paul McClureResearchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable tech that quickly, simply, and non-invasively tests for important health markers using menstrual blood. The affordable device could revolutionize women’s healthcare. -
May 31, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that smoking marijuana and ingesting THC edibles over the long term can reduce blood vessel function at levels similar to those seen in cigarette smokers, posing a risk to heart health. -
May 31, 2025 | Paul McClureDogs are proving to be more than just our best friends, with a new study finding that we share proteins that could accelerate our understanding and treatment of a complication of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, which affects both species. -
May 30, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIf your home has old lead water pipes, there's a chance that harmful concentrations of lead may be present in your water. An experimental new device could soon allow homeowners to check for themselves, instead of waiting for the city to do so. -
May 29, 2025 | Paul McClureThe bitter taste receptors on our tongues are also found in the gut. A new study has identified two specific receptors in the large intestine that are associated with the aging process, which may help inform diet-based strategies for healthier aging. -
May 29, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonMen who carry two copies of a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia than women with the same mutations. This discovery may now lead to early detection and novel interventions to block how these variants impact the brain. -
May 29, 2025 | Paul McClureA personalized facial e-tattoo wirelessly monitors the brain and can tell when it’s being overworked and can use the data it collects to predict mental overload, according to a new study. The tech could help us maintain a productivity sweet spot. -
May 28, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA landmark AI therapy chatbot is closing down on June 30, and industry experts believe that its demise is most likely in response to the challenges of delivering impactful mental health services and navigating safety issues in the digital space. -
May 26, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA paradigm shift in the way we treat spinal injuries is now in sight, with the world's first regenerative cell therapy approved for a Phase I clinical trial. It's a historical milestone that could reverse what has, until now, been an incurable injury.
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