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Environmental racism and its surprising connection to military bases

Minority neighborhoods often suffer greater environmental problems. In the US, particularly, military bases sometimes play a role in this.

Bionic pancreas automatically delivers insulin to type 1 diabetes patients

The device controls blood sugar better than insulin shots while dramatically improving the patient's quality of life.

Promising malaria vaccine candidate proves its worth in a Phase II trial with over 80% efficacy

We are well on our way towards ending malaria.

Algae-based microrobots can heal life-threatening bacterial pneumonia -- in mice

Medicine is getting more and more sci-fi.

Researchers develop scaffold implant that mimics the spinal cord

It might provide relief to millions of people suffering from spinal cord injuries.

3D-printed cornea innovation can become a beacon of hope for millions with eye problems

A cornea from one donor can now illuminate the life of three patients.

India develops its own HPV vaccine -- it's effective and much cheaper than current alternatives

Countless families of modest means around the world can stand to benefit from this development.

Where did the coronavirus pandemic start? Two studies point to late 2019 at the Wuhan market

After all this time, questions regarding the origin of the pandemic still linger, but evidence seems to suggest a common point of origin.

The magic of mushrooms might be just what some people need to give up alcohol abuse, a new study finds

Don't expect to see psychoactive mushrooms in any pharmacy soon, though.

Bodybuilders with a history of steroid abuse are more likely to exhibit psychopathic traits and anger issues

Could men who take steroids slowly morph into psychopaths or are men with psychopatic tendencies drawn to such drugs in the first place?

Dogs can get dementia too. Here's what you can do to lower their risk

You may dismiss many behaviour changes as just a normal part of ageing. But it may be doggy dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction.

Obesity drug halves risk of type 2 diabetes in clinical trial

This could revolutionize how we treat weight issues in patients who cannot exercise due to health concerns.

There's an age limit to egg freezing. This study found no successful pregnancy using eggs frozen past age 40

This conception method is slowly becoming mainstream but women should be advised they ought to freeze their eggs sooner rather than later.

Unborn babies can taste and smell in their mothers' wombs

Unborn babies can taste and smell in their mothers' wombs Scientists believe the mothers' diet could influence the baby's dietary preferences later in life.

Five years ago, the Flint water crisis poisoned thousands. Now, 1 in 5 residents have PTSD

Many people are still afraid to touch water from the city even though it's been years since the crisis was fixed.

We may have missed just how bad ultraprocessed food is for us

Ultraprocessed? More like ultrabad.

One cup of tea a day could keep diabetes away -- but 4 cups or more yield the best result

While we don't exactly know why yet, regularly drinking tea can help prevent type 2 diabetes -- and the more you drink, the better.

One mutated protein can be used to make our immune system attack and destroy cancer cells

This approach could be a complete game changer for cancer treatments.

Tired of a bloating gut? Avoid eating too much salt, scientists say

Selecting foods with lower sodium content, such as those that are not ultra-processed, may help relieve bloating.

Research on air pollution points to a pill that could stop cancer from developing

Medical science is making some incredible strides.

A city in the Netherlands becomes world first to ban meat adverts from public spaces

Livestock accounts for about 14% of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions

Just one hour spent in nature can reduce stress and help you feel better

After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases.

This edible QR code tag can detect fake whiskey and medicines

Just scan and you'll know if it's the real deal or not.

Space flight seems to be causing one specific mutation in the blood of astronauts

While not obviously dangerous, we should still monitor for this mutation.

A new pair of shoes changed the life of a special penguin

The story of Lucas the penguin and his almost magical shoes that gave him the power to walk again.

That time astronauts on the International Space Station printed beef in space

"It's about being a better alternative to factory farming."

Biotech you can taste: you can now eat cultured eel meat grown the same way as research-grade organoids

If it's good enough for brain researchers, it's good enough for my plate.

Mellow out: regular cannabis users do not see a decline in motivation or ability to feel pleasure

Countering this incorrect perception will help improve the outcome of drug-reduction campaigns.

Blue light from smartphones and computer screens may accelerate aging

Another reason to monitor your screen time.

Chinese astronauts grow rice and cress in space, on the Tiangong 1 station

More and more experiments show that food can be grown in space.

U.S. life expectancy drops sharply for the second year in a row. It's the worst decline in a century

COVID-19 was responsible for half of the steep decline -- but not all of it.

New type of dishwasher could kill bacteria in less than 30 seconds -- while also being more efficient.

Computer simulations suggest the method could be much more efficient.

This simple method prevents tooth decay while also being eco-friendly

Researchers quantified the environmental impact of three different preventive dental measures.

Going out on a limb: regrowing human limbs is possible, although we can't yet do it

Knowing it can be done and how to go about it is still a great step.

The US starts rabies vaccine program for wildlife by airdropping treat-covered vaccines in 13 states

The important goal is to prevent specific strains from spreading from state to state.

Chinese researchers create the first successful, living mammals with a fully-reconfigured genome

In essence, this is a man-made species.

Scientists grow synthetic embryos without any sperm, egg, or even a womb

This may one day make it possible to grow organs for transplant using synthetic embryo models.

A lack of sleep makes us less willing to help others -- and this could spell big trouble in the long run

Yes, you should probably sleep more.

Milk alternatives are becoming more and more popular. So how healthy are they?

Soy and pea milk stand out as healthy options.

Almost all hospital-treated COVID-19 patients still suffer symptoms one year after receiving treatment

The prevalence of Long Covid among these patients is 2-3 times higher than in the general population.

People who resemble each other may share similar DNA even though they're not related

Facial similarities were found to be linked with shared genetic variants and lifestyle traits.

Scientists make foul gut metabolite more palatable to reverse allergies in mice

Treating allergies may all be just about treating the gut.

Cheap, simple new technique developed to destroy ultra-resistant 'forever chemical' pollution

Such compounds have found their way into the bloodstreams of estimated 97% of Americans.

Scientists discover how body posture can halve the time it takes a pill to work

This is the best way to take a pill, according to science.

Medieval monks had a lot of intestinal parasites -- much more than the average person

The life of a medieval friar was tough.

Turning back time. Scientists reverse aging in human cells by 30 years

It could be a game changer in regenerative medicine.

Nutrition labels on food products could help people fight misleading marketing tactics

Could food labeling get people to eat more healthily?

Touchy-feely AI can help detect breast cancer with 96% accuracy in early tests, a stunning result

The key to fighting cancer is to detect it early. Now, artificial intelligence technology aims to help us do just that.

'Fake meat' is friendlier for the environment than animal meat, but is it healthier?

Most of us can agree new meat alternatives taste great, but are they a healthier alternative to meat?

It's better to exercise a bit every day than a lot once a week. Here's why frequency beats intensity when training

Even exercising for a minute can significantly increase muscle size and strength -- as long as you do it almost every day

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