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Scientists bring nerve cells from human eyes back from the dead

Using a special revival technique, researchers were able to restore a glimmer of life into the eyes of dead human donors.

Thailand wants to give away one million cannabis plants for free to its citizens

Cannabis should be treated like a household crop, said the local health minister.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help tackle depression in young men

What we eat matters, with overall effects on our mind and body

Not so wild any longer: all bison in North America carry some DNA regions from domestic cattle

These animals still carry the legacy of a near-brush with extinction.

Why do some people stay poor? It's not because of personal choice, but rather a lack of minimum capital

Once poor households acquired assets past a certain threshold, they started working and earning more, enabling them to crawl out of the poverty trap.

Poop transplant rejuvenates brain of old mice

Replenishing the gut microbiome may reverse some aspects of cognitive decline due to old age.

Seven hours, no more, no less: why this is the optimal amount of sleep for your health and wellbeing

Both too much and too little sleep may interfere with our cognition.

This is the best way to flirt, according to science

Looks like humor is the way to go when looking to find a steady partner.

Long term space missions alter the brain's cleaning systems, but no ill effects have been seen so far

The data could help us better diagnose and treat disorders of this system back on Earth.

Scientists find drug that reverses incurable finger-bending disease

A clinical trial found Dupuytren disease can be reversed if treatment is administered early enough.

Replacing one in five steaks with mycoprotein can halve deforestation by 2050

It's a very slight change for a huge payoff. It's also quite tasty!

Maybe not as good as you think: organic vegetables could be harboring disease-causing bacteria

We're still understanding how different types of agriculture affect the food we eat.

Chewing and tasting as you go is the skill robots need to be better cooks -- and this bot learned to do it

We're one step closer to having auto-chefs worth their salt!

Eating more plant-based foods may be linked to better heart health

The evidence supporting plant-based diets grows stronger.

Antibiotic-destroying genes are widespread in bacteria found in soil and humans

It's a public health crisis waiting to happen.

The good touch: researchers uncover the biological pathways that transmit pleasant touch

It is a dedicated pathway that transmits this sensation specifically.

There's a mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children. It's not clear what's going on

It's another concerning new outbreak.

Researchers develop new method that produces more “fruity” and “flowery” chocolate

We can’t wait to taste it

China confirms first human case of H3N8 bird flu strain

Oh no, not this again.

Dietary fiber is good for you, but not all fiber is created equal

A new study explores the effect that different types of fiber have on the human body.

Men and women feel pain differently -- and this study may finally explain why

For the first time, scientists have found sex-based differences in how the human spinal cord handles pain signals.

Futuristic foods like Lab-grown meat and insects could slash our food-related emissions by 80%

Things like cultured meat or milk, insects, and microbial protein could make our food much more sustainable.

Over 230,000 American lives could have been saved from COVID-19 -- if people got vaccinated sooner

Disinformation and vaccine hesitancy have cost the US people dearly.

Scientists make foot-tickling device that fits inside shoes to relieve stress

This is not just some quirky gadget though.

MDMA's miserable comedowns may actually be caused by impurities, not the drug itself

Pure MDMA taken in the right amount and setting can be an antidepressant, whereas the typical use at raves leads to the opposite effects.

The pharmanauts: how will astronauts produce drugs on deep space missions?

Scientists have come up with some pretty inventive ways to produce interstellar drugs -- because astronauts will likely need them.

Regular blood donations can help remove toxic 'forever chemicals' from our bodies

Whether this is a viable long-term solution remains to be seen.

Working in shifts is linked with worse memory and slower mental processing

Shift work is increasingly looking like a major health risk.

Scientists use tiny molecular robots to transport cargo for the first time

Japanese scientists created a robot army that contains DNA. These fascinating molecular robots soon might get brains too.

Cannabis poisoning cases among pets are on the rise in the US and Canada

If you use cannabis based products, be responsible and make sure they are out of your pet's reach.

Pupil dilation can be used to diagnose aphantasia, the lack of visual imagination

This is one of the first reliable pieces of evidence that people with aphantasia are trying to create mental images, but can't.

Excessive weight can almost double the risk of developing endometrial cancer -- and we're pinpointing why

A healthy, balanced diet and active lifestyle can help drastically reduce the risk of a womb cancer diagnosis.

There's a new approved COVID-19 vaccine. What's the deal with it?

The UK gave the green light to a new vaccine produced by French pharmaceutical company Valneva.

Around 1 in 3 Covid patients develop “long Covid,” US study finds

People with a history of hospitalization, diabetes and higher body mass index were more likely to develop the condition.

Rat tumors destroyed with ultrasound don't come back. Human trials are already underway

The technique could offer an innovative way to treat cancerous tumors.

A high risk of heart disease is linked to depression -- and treating one could also help with the other

Treating depression could one day be used to prevent heart disease.

The Journey To Complete Meat Substitution: Are We There Yet?

Meat replacements are coming.

Magic mushrooms treat depression by improving brain connectivity

Scientists claim they've now uncovered the fundamental mechanism that makes psilocybin so good against depression.

This simple five-minute breathing routine improves fitness and exercise tolerance in middle-aged people

If you want to stay active as you age, breathing exercises could be key.

Over half of us have some form of headache disorder

It's a severe problem around the world, with barriers that make it even more difficult to understand and address.

Sweet remedy: Extract from wild blueberries can help heal wounds and repair muscles

An extract from these wild berries can heal our wounds and save a lot of money in the process.

Regrowing hair: repurposed drug treatment shows promise in treating bald spots

If the treatment had come sooner, it could have saved Chris Rock from a public face slapping.

Music boosts mental health the same way meditation and exercise do

Music is great for improving your quality of life, suggests a review that combines 26 studies on music.

This plant-based compound could finally cure food allergies

Scientists have identified a compound that decreases the level of antibodies produced by the immune system when it encounters an allergen.

Scientists map the final, definite human genome. Here's why this is a big deal

It's a huge milestone for science but it may take many years before we reap the benefits.

Subsidizing fruit and vegetables can help fight the obesity epidemic

Such subsidies would yield massive gains in public health and save money on healthcare.

Ultrasound-controlled bacteria destroy cancer tumors

It's a targeted approach that may shrink tumors without hurting healthy tissue.

Millennials, rejoice: avocados really are good for your heart

An avocado a day keeps the doctor away -- when you use it instead of butter or margerine.

Ivermectin doesn't work against COVID-19, yet another study finds

At some point, it becomes a waste of resource to keep testing this idea.

These are the 25 happiest US city parks, as ranked by data science

Feeling sad? Go find a park. Seriously, parks help, the bigger the better.

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