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Climate measures saved almost 40,000 lives in 2023 in Europe alone

A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.

Core principles of Buddhism linked to lower depression risk

This fits very well with previous research.

Water-powered electric field bandage can help long-term wounds heal faster

Cheap, hi-tech bandages may be coming soon to a hospital near you.

Your water contains microplastics. There's a surprisingly simple way to remove them

A simple trick you can do at home can clean your water from the vast majority of microplastics.

Researchers in Singapore have uncovered a new Candida clade. It could be a global threat

It seems to already be present in several countries.

Venom from an almost-scorpion is useful against hospital germs

Our war against drug-resistant pathogens isn't going so well. Pseudoscorpion venom could help.

To exercise or snack? This unsuspecting brain chemical plays a major role

Step aside dopamine, you're not the only one calling the shots.

Researchers use drones to release infected mosquitoes in the wild

This can be a very useful tool against mosquito-spread diseases like malaria.

Is medical MDMA about to become legal? FDA’s upcoming decision could change psychedelic medicine

To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.

Most of the food British teens eat is ultra processed

Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.

Millions of Americans Are Trying Ozempic-like Copies Amid Shortages. Are These Weight Loss Drugs Safe?

Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. […]

Expiring medicine could be yet another problem for long-term space missions

Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.

Lymphatic Exercise Might Be The Missing Link in Your Fitness Routine

Incorporating lymphatic exercises can boost your immune system and enhance your body's ability to remove toxins.

Does Semaglutide Help With Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Health?

The global obesity epidemic has become a major health crisis, affecting both public health and individual well-being. Since 1975, worldwide obesity has almost tripled, and as of 2022, one in eight individuals is obese — and the problem keeps growing. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted that in the US […]

Turning off a single protein extends mice's lifespan by 25%

If something similar could be done in humans, it would be massive.

Do you flush your toilet with the lid up or down? This study will make you think twice

Flushing sprays countless particles invisible to the naked eye into the air around the toilet. Some of these tiny droplets may be contaminated with pathogens.

Octopus and squid pigment could make sunscreen for you and the environment

It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.

Most Drugs Meant for Astronauts Expire Before Trip to Mars Ends, Scientists Say

Could pharmaceutical shelf lives be a setback for a trip to the Red Planet?

"New Car Smell" Is A Hidden Health Hazard And Hot Summer Days Make it Worse

Many VOCs released by materials in brand-new cars are silent but potentially dangerous.

Scientists Discover Natural Sugar That Reverses Hair Loss Without Side Effects

It may be just as good as minoxidil minus the nasty side effects.

Training to failure is good for building muscle but not for strength

You can grow more muscle training close to failure, but strength gains follow a different pattern.

Our brain doesn't perceive time as a clock. Instead, time flows with experiences, study finds

Researchers uncover the brain's unique way of tracking time through experiences.

The Existential Impact of Doomscrolling: What You Need to Know

Researchers reveal the existential dangers of doomscrolling.

This scientist took a large dose of psilocybin to see how psychedelics work on the brain

It was all for... science!

Siblings of Autistic Children Have a 1 in 5 Chance of Being Autistic Themselves

New study finds 20% chance of autism in siblings of autistic children, confirming earlier research.

Scientists are surprised by the real reason people blush

Researchers explore the connection between self-awareness and blushing.

Tampons may contain arsenic, lead, and other contaminants. Why didn't we look earlier?

Researchers urge producers to check their products more carefully.

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 7 people. We may have a new way to deal with it

The method was so far successful in mice. Hopefully, it can be transferred to humans too.

'Night Owls' Outsmart 'Early Birds', Study Shows

Preference for evening activity is linked to higher cognitive performance, researchers find.

FLiRT and FLuQE, the new COVID variants making the rounds

The tug of war between SARS-CoV-2 and our immune systems continues.

This invisible mask removes 99.8% of germs from the air

Respiratory diseases are on the rise among industrial workers, and regular masks just don't cut it.

Man sneezes so hard his guts come out. Baffled doctors manage to save him

A man's violent sneeze caused his intestines to protrude through a surgical site, leading to an emergency operation.

Could autism be linked to gut microbes— and can we use poop for diagnosis?

The link between autism and gut organisms seems to be stronger than we thought.

Discovering new anti-aging secrets from the world's longest-living vertebrate

Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.

Why the Dutch are the tallest people on Earth

he average Dutch man is 9% taller today than 200 years ago, but today’s Dutch children are shorter than their parents.

The Sonoran Desert Toad's Psychedelic Secrets Could Be The Mental Health Breakthrough We've Been Waiting For

The compound stands out for its quick and potent psychedelic effects. Can lab formulations help improve mental health?

Archaeologists unearth 500-year-old skeletons of Inca toddlers with smallpox

These children are South America's earliest known victims of a deadly bone infection caused by the smallpox virus.

Classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven was full of heavy metal

Scientists reveal lead toxicity was a key factor in Beethoven's health issues.

Food Companies Intentionally Make Their Products Addictive -- And It's Making Us Sick

Foods with unnaturally high levels of sugar and salt keep Americans snacking their way to obesity.

Why More Girls Are Experiencing Early Periods and Irregular Cycles Than Ever in the U.S.

Early and irregular periods shouldn't be ignored. They could be a warning signs of something bad in the future.

ChatGPT discriminates against CVs that imply a disability

We're blindly using AI in more and more fields — but we don't really understand the consequences.

We may soon have a working HIV vaccine

This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.

Are Pets Really Good for Your Health? This Psychologist Isn't Convinced

Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?

Psychedelics May Alleviate Death Anxiety by Shifting Beliefs

New study suggests psychedelics might reduce fear of death through altering metaphysical beliefs.

Neanderthal interbreeding might have made humans more prone to autism

Neanderthal genes from ancient interbreeding may increase our susceptibility to autism.

There are probably microplastics in your penis

No escape from microplastics.

Honeybees can smell lung cancer on your breath

Bees are so good they can not only detect lung cancer but also distinguish between different types.

Wild chimpanzees use medicinal plants to treat ailments

Their knowledge of specific plants with medicinal properties is stunning.

Beer could get new flavors from exotic yeasts in Patagonia

Lager beers are usually pretty limited. They may now get much more interesting.

A painless microneedle patch reverses hair loss in mice. Can it work in humans?

A high-tech targeted treatment may reverse hair loss due to alopecia.