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 03, 2025 | Paul McClureA clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a plant-based pill to treat type 2 diabetes has produced some promising results, significantly improving blood glucose control and boosting heart and liver health. Larger clinical studies are pending. -
March 03, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe first-ever "biological computer" powered by human cells, which form an ever-learning neural network, has been launched. It's an entirely new kind of AI – Synthethic Biological Intelligence – and not even its creators can predict its full potential. -
March 01, 2025 | Michael FrancoA decade-spanning study has revealed a troubling side effect when pregnant women take a common painkiller during their pregnancies. The effect of the over-the-counter drug was significantly stronger in female offspring than males. -
March 01, 2025 | Michael IrvingScientists in the UK have successfully used gene therapy to restore some vision to legally blind children with an inherited retinal condition. All 11 children in the clinical trial saw improvements within weeks of a single surgical treatment. -
March 01, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThere's newfound interest in a little-known fleshy green fruit native to the Americas, which has long been used in traditional medicine for protection against bacterial infection and even preventing and treating many cancers. But what exactly is it? -
March 01, 2025 | Ben CoxworthTea has already been shown to reduce depression, reduce the risk of diabetes, and possibly even extend its drinkers' lifespans. New research now indicates that tea also removes toxic heavy metals from the water in which it's being brewed. -
February 28, 2025 | Loz BlainA 2022 study found drinking four units of alcohol a day – two beers – can cause structural damage and brain volume loss equivalent to 10 years of aging. The findings proved to be the tip of the iceberg for researchers looking at how alcohol affects our brain. -
February 27, 2025 | Michael IrvingScientists in China have found a new potential drug target for weight loss. Blocking a protein called CD44 has been shown to protect against obesity in mice on a high-fat diet, specifically by suppressing the formation of white fat cells. -
February 25, 2025 | Paul McClureSkipping one night of sleep causes healthy adults to see a spike in immune cells linked to chronic inflammation, a key feature of obesity, according to new research. It highlights the powerful link between sleep and immune health. -
February 25, 2025 | Rich HaridyA fascinating 2022 study found two common viruses may be working in tandem to trigger the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings were just the beginning of an ever-growing body of evidence implicating viral infections in dementia. -
February 24, 2025 | Paul McClureResearch has linked the use of diet and fitness apps to problematic eating habits and body image issues. It highlights the fine line that exists between using these apps for motivation and using them to perpetuate potentially dangerous behaviors. -
February 24, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonHuman protection against bird flu may be easier than previously thought, thanks to new findings about the genetic makeup of the virus and one particular immune cell that all of us have. It also paves the way for fast-tracking the first H5N1 vaccine. -
February 23, 2025 | Paul McClureTransplanting insulin-producing cells along with engineered blood-vessel-forming cells has successfully reversed type 1 diabetes in a new preclinical study. With further testing, the novel approach could one day cure the as-yet incurable condition. -
February 23, 2025 | Paul McClureAn antioxidant found in broccoli sprouts in high concentrations can improve blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The findings suggest a personalized treatment approach is needed. -
February 23, 2025 | Michael IrvingScientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.
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