WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
Nuts notch up another win with a new study showing their power to keep people healthy after the age of 70. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2024 Nov 21 – Adding another plus in the “nuts are good for you” column, new research shows …
Microfluidics makes use of tiny channels to speed up analyses of biomolecules such as DNA and proteins. Thom Leach/Science Photo Library via Getty Images – By Blanca H. Lapizco-Encinas, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology Published: 2024 Nov 26 – When you …
Injectable weight loss drugs can improve heart health. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Nov 24 – A collection of studies presented at a recent American Heart Association (AHA) conference has confirmed the heart health benefits provided by the new anti-obesity drugs, semaglutide and …
Scientists have developed new prototype glasses that can block seizure-causing wavelengths of light. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2024 Nov 23 – People with photosensitive epilepsy could soon be able to watch TV without worry. Scientists in the UK have created glasses that can …
While it may be too late to prevent binge drinking for many of us, this discovery can inform treatments to ideally reverse the damage. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Nov 22 – Binge drinking in early adult years fundamentally changes how the brain’s …
Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging. Victor Habbick Visions/Science Photo Library via Getty Images – By Ziyad Al-Aly, Chief of Research and Development, VA St. Louis Health Care System. Clinical Epidemiologist, Washington …
Abdominal pain affects millions, but there are still limited ways to treat it. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Nov 18 – A peptide hormone produced in the brain that triggers physiological reproductive responses has been ‘hacked’ by scientists to form an effective, safe …
The humble white button mushroom has anticancer properties. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Nov 17 – The unassuming yet popular white button mushroom has cancer-fighting abilities, according to the results of a human clinical trial on the use of food as medicine. Not …
Residual tumors can cause a wide range of post-procedure complications, and impact patients’ quality of life. Milad Fakurian / Unsplash – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2024 Nov 14 – In another triumph for AI in healthcare, researchers have developed a model that can spot bits …
Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a decreased cancer risk. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Nov 09 – New research has linked higher plasma levels of the healthy fats omega-3 and omega-6 to a reduced risk of developing …