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Natural immunity from COVID infection is stronger than vaccine immunity, massive study in Israel finds

This shouldn't be taken as a licence to get infected on purpose.

North Korea campaigns against obesity amid severe food crisis

No, it’s not a joke.

Those suffering from migraines could be at lesser risk for diabetes

Peptides causing migraines also affect insulin production, according to a new study.

Barnacle-inspired glue can seal wounds in seconds, save lives

It can adhere to surfaces even when they are covered with blood, which makes it a game changer

Top economists in no rush to offer cash incentives for vaccination

Money is probably not the way to get people vaccinated.

Social isolation can lead to overeating and under-sleeping -- if you're a fruit fly

But we may be very similar to the flies in this regard.

COVID vaccines saved at least 140,000 lives as of early May

The vast majority of current COVID hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated people.

Aspirin could become a potential treatment against breast cancer

The cheap and iconic drug could improve chemotherapy in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

Physics sheds light on the 20-second handwashing rule. Here's why it's so effective

A fluid dynamics model explains what happens to potentially harmful particles during handwashing.

Potential new treatment for drug-resistant depression identified in mice -- blocking histamines in the brain

This is the same molecule involved in allergies, but anti-allergy drugs don’t cut it.

With Delta surging, it's time to talk about upgrading masks

Cloth masks just don't cut it anymore.

Metabolism doesn't change with age -- at least not how you think it does

Stop blaming it all on your metabolism.

Moderna is better than Pfizer against the Delta variant

Fully vaccinated people can still get infected with SARS-CoV-2, but their risk of hospitalization and death is very low.

African scientists used CRISPR to edit bananas and make them more resilient to disease

A parasite is coming for our bananas -- but science is here to stop it.

Permanent hearing loss may not be so permanent after all -- in mice, for now

In the future, it may be able to regenerate hair cells that restore hearing through drug therapies and gene editing.

High cholesterol drug could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection by 70%

The licensed drug treats high cholesterol in the blood and may also work in treating COVID-19 patients.

People who harbor conspiracy theories are willing to get the vaccine -- as long as their friends do, too

It only works for those who have a somewhat conspiracy mindset. Those with entrenched views are less likely to get the vaccine no matter what.

Unprocessed plant-based food keeps your heart healthier at any age

Fewer burgers, more broccoli.

Toxic workplaces make depression three times more likely -- and that's just the start

We knew toxicity was bad for mental health, but this is something else.

Learning music changes how our brains process language, and vice-versa

Practice makes perfect!

How AI Is Helping to Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy Blindness

A shortage of ophtalmologists is driving a lot of interest in AI solutions for preventable vision loss.

Should vaccinated people wear masks indoors? Here's what the experts say

The Delta variant has changed the equation, and experts suggest we err on the side of caution.

Our eyes have a focal point -- but images don't seem to focus on it, weirdly

This, unexpectedly, makes our vision a bit better.

Radio-wave treatment shows some promise against liver cancer

Although not yet conclusive, the findings are quite encouraging.

Dementia cases estimated to triple worldwide by 2050, as populations and average age increase

Sometimes, we do have to suffer for our success.

A lab experiment shows that we could engineer malaria-carrying mosquitoes to kill themselves off

Not the kindest thing to do, probably, but it's still a cool idea.

A world first: Philippines will soon start eating GMO “golden rice”

The variety of rice can help tackle childhood malnutrition and promises to bring a revolution in the developing world.

Difficulties hearing speech over noise? That may be an early sign of dementia, new study says

New evidence that hearing impairment significantly contributes to the risk of dementia.

Six cups of coffee a day is enough to start damaging your brain

Going overboard is never good for you.

What Benjamin Franklin's battles with a deadly virus that swept Colonial America can teach us about our own struggles with anti-vaxxers

When Bostonians in 1721 faced a deadly smallpox outbreak, a new procedure called inoculation was found to help fend off the disease. Not everyone was won over, and newspapers fed the controversy.

15,000-year-old viruses found in Tibetan glacier ice -- and we know nothing about them

Just in case we needed another reason to prevent glaciers from melting.

Sugar just got a bit CRISPR: precise gene edits can improve sugarcane resilience, reduce its environmental impact

It was a sweet, sweet success.

Living close to woodland helps children's mental health and development

More evidence that exposure to nature supports mental and emotional development.

Just how "human" are we? At most, 7% of your DNA is uniquely human, study finds

This type of finding is making researchers think that Neanderthals and Denisovans weren't all that different from us.

Diseases, depression, suicidal thoughts: the daily life of coal miners [edited]

Working in a coal mine takes a huge toll on one's mind and body.

Flu vaccine may protect against severe COVID-19

Those who had a flu shot were 20% less likely to end up in the ICU compared to patients who didn't get the jab.

Slow mornings? Here’s how changing your alarm tone can combat sleep inertia

A new study suggests that melodic tunes may boost alertness and productivity in the mornings. 

Moderna starts human trials of an mRNA-based flu vaccine

Turns out, mRNA vaccines are just getting started.

Yoga and mindfulness training can help kids sleep more and more peacefully

Kids received training on how to bring one's attention to the present.

Meat and plant-based meat don't have the same nutritional properties, but neither is better than the other

Both contain important compounds that the other lacks.

New online calculator estimates how long seniors have left to live

The tool has both upsides and downsides. What would you do if you knew a person close to you has less than 6 months to live?

Myth busted? Home hygiene doesn't harm children's immune system, study finds

Exposure to volatile compounds from cleaning products may partly explain the rise of allergic disease rather than the lack of microbes.

Scientists pinpoint brain circuit for spirituality

Spirituality may be “deeply woven into our neuro-fabric,” researchers claim.

Researchers develop cheap, simple, on-demand water disinfection process

All it needs is electricity, air, and a gold-palladium catalyst.

Neuroscientists find evolutionary origin of near-death experiences

Animals have been feigning death as a defence mechanism for eons. Humans took it to the next level.

Pets offer better emotional support to grieving people than humans

They really are man’s best friend.

Ayahuasca relieves depression and anxiety, finds study on nearly 12,000 users

Although Ayahuasca is classified as a Schedule I drug, recent research suggests it has medical value.

We've identified the genetic roots of OCD, pointing the way towards new treatments

Around half of patients are resistant to our current treatment options.

A blood test that can detect early-stage cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out

It could be a game changer in our fight against cancer

CRISPR could save billions of male chicks every year. Here's how

It's an invention that could end a tsunami of animal suffering.

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