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Eating animal fat increases stroke risk -- while vegetable fat may decrease it

Not all fat is the same, the new study suggests.

A vaccine cuts the risk of cervical cancer by 90%

It's already saved thousands of women from cancer.

California cultured meat plant is ready to produce 50,000 pounds of meat per year

Although lab-grown meat hasn't even been FDA approved, the industry seems ready to take off.

Moral judgment condemning drug use and casual sex may be rooted in our genes

Many people hate both casual hookups and illicit drugs. Scientists found a genetic connection and the underlying motives may surprise you.

Our brains may be naturally wired for multilingualism, being 'blind' to changes between languages

As long as we understand what they mean, they're all the same language to our brains.

Two-thirds of college students are struggling with lack of sleep, poor sleep quality

It impacts their ability to perform, as well as putting them at risk of developing mental health conditions.

Hallucinogens' long trip from Anesthetic to Party Drugs to Antidepressants

Hallucinogens, and ketamine in particular, have made a resurgence in recent years as therapeutic treatments.

These adorable mice can regenerate their kidneys without scarring

They could teach us how to do it as well.

Consumer habits in rich countries are killing 2 million people a year

Your daily actions can have important consequences on the other side of the world.

A small asteroid just grazed past Antarctica. Why didn't anyone see it coming?

A reminder that our asteroid monitoring program is riddled with gaping holes.

New brain stimulation technique cured 80% of major depression cases during trial run

It works well, and it works fast.

Needle-free COVID-19 vaccine proves to be promising alternative to jabs

It can be self-administered by anyone, which would make it ideal as a 'booster' shot patients can pick up from local pharmacies.

Solitude during the pandemic had positive effects on our well-being, not just negative ones

We tend to forget how important and healthy it is to just spend some time by ourselves.

Antibiotic resistance is at a crisis point – but new drugs could help defeat superbugs

If no action is taken to address antibiotic resistance, infections from multidrug-resistant bacteria could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050.

Third Chinese city goes back into quarantine to control local COVID-19 flare-ups

The pandemic is far from over.

Most appendicitis surgeries can be avoided with antibiotics, reports the largest trial yet on the subject

Nobody likes surgery -- antibiotics can help with that!

Young adults are grieving the developmental milestones they've missed under the pandemic

The lack of "normal" interaction with friends and family and missing out on opportunities were among the largest issues.

The global response to the pandemic has been "a collective failure", according to independent health watchdog

We're yet to learn our lessons from the pandemic, and we haven't really started working together.

Pandemic stimulus designed to help restaurants led to more COVID-19 cases

Turns out, incentivizing people to eat out wasn't the way to go.

Not getting enough sleep? It’s probably affecting your walk as well

It's always a good idea to catch up on your sleep.

The secret Soviet program to introduce bacteriophage treatments

For decades, most of the world ignored bacteriophage treatments. But the Soviets didn't.

Sharpest picture of bacteria could give antibiotics new teeth

The high-resolution image shows chinks in the bacteria’s armor that could ultimately be used to destroy them.

New smart bandages could change the way we treat wounds

The key ingredient is sensors.

India has administered 1 billion vaccine doses to its citizens, moving closer to 100% goal

While the country may not reach full vaccination by the end of the year, it's definitely making progress.

Spanish researchers developed an "artificial retina" that beams sight directly into the brain of blind patients

It's by no means perfect just yet, but the results are very encouraging.

Your brain may have a 'fingerprint' too

It's another biomarker that makes each individual unique.

Evidence suggests COVID-19 is a seasonal infection -- and we need to focus on "air hygiene"

We may be stuck with yearly COVID-19 waves from now on. But understanding patterns can help us be better prepared for it.

Pfizer's vaccine boosters are very efficient (95.6%) against COVID-19

We still don't know how long the immunity lasts, but this is excellent news.

Gun violence in the U.S. increased by 30% during the pandemic, despite lockdowns

Fear and stress caused Americans to buy more guns than ever -- and we all know where that gets us.

Just like hurricanes: city of Seville to start naming and ranking heatwaves

An idea that could make a difference.

Covid-19 reinfection is remains likely in unvaccinated people

If you needed another reason to get a vaccine, here it is.

Scientists transplanted working pig kidney into a human

It's one of the biggest medical breakthroughs we've seen.

After two hours, sunscreen with zinc can lose effectiveness and become toxic

We should all be extra careful with what type of sunscreen you use.

Horse domestication traced to 4,200 years ago in the Western Eurasian steppe

These early tamed horses became so successful they replaced all other populations throughout Eurasia in just a few hundred years.

Revisiting sunlight exposure guidelines: balancing Vitamin D with skin cancer risks

Too little sunlight will make you Vitamin D deficient. Too much and you risk sunburns and skin cancer.

We may be inching closer to a vaccine against all coronaviruses

It could help us prevent future pandemics -- and fight some that are already problematic.

Pain impairs our ability to feel pleasure -- and now we know why and how

Sensations of pain shut down the neurons that allow us to feel pleasure.

Our brains don't pick the shortest route between two points -- they pick 'the pointiest' one

"That's close enough" -- our brains.

Eight months later: researchers quantify the long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines

Understanding how our immune responses vary over time is paramount to ending this pandemic.

Oxytocin is not a viable treatment for children and teenagers with autism, after all

One of the largest studies on this topic finds that the hormone simply doesn't improve social skills.

A milk peptide could lead us to new, non-addictive sleep medication

It's like a glass of warm milk before bed, but better!

American diets consisting of even more ultra-processed foods than thought

Let’s face it, Americans have never been famous for their healthy diets and slender physiques. Now a new study out of New York University published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that the diet of the average United States citizen is including more ultra-processed foods than ever. Ultra-processed foods are defined as […]

Blood-mimicking eco-insecticide baits and kills malaria-carrying mosquitoes

The newly developed cocktail is harmless to humans. It could be sprayed across regions where malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases are prevalent.

People who've tried psychedelics have lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Some people who try psychedelics may make important lifestyle changes for the better.

Breakthrough immunotherapy can kill tumors in some terminally ill cancer patients

The clinical benefits are astonishing in some cases.

Scientists find potential downside to cesarian

We're still only starting to discover the effects of gut bacteria on human health.

Scientists are now a step closer to altering traumatic memories

A particular brain protein indicates whether or not a traumatic memory can be changed or forgotten.

Standing on one leg is a sign of good health – and practising is good for you too

Practising standing on one leg has also sorts of benefits, research shows.

In historic first, WHO greenlights world’s first malaria vaccine

Its efficacy is around 30%, but even so, it could save many lives.

The first malaria vaccine is finally here: WHO endorsement received

"This is a historic moment," said WHO chief.

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