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This Velcro-like Antibiotic Could Be the Key to Defeating Superbugs

New study reveals how an antibiotic can trap pathogenic bacteria like velcro.

New lung cancer drug results are so good it's "off the charts"

This is a very exciting result in our fight against cancer.

Tattoo ink may cause blood cancer. Inked people have a 21% higher risk of lymphoma

Did you know tattooed people have a 21 percent higher chance of developing lymphoma?

US Renewable energy: over $80 billion a year in health and climate benefits

People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.

First ‘Bilingual’ Brain-Reading Device Decodes Spanish and English

Researchers have used a brain implant and AI to decode and communicate the thoughts of a bilingual person who cannot speak, translating brain activity into Spanish and English in real-time.

4,000-year-old Egyptian skulls reveal earliest attempt to surgically treat cancer

Treating cancer was beyond the capabilities of physicians from antiquity, but they still tried their best.

Scientists identify likely origin of stuttering in the brain. What does this mean for improving speech?

This opens the door for targeted treatments, including the kind involving zapping the brain.

Ozempic babies: Here is why weight-loss drugs are causing so many miracle pregnancies

Even women who have been infertile for years have become pregnant after taking these drugs.

Technology is revolutionizing healthcare -- but we need to be mindful of risks

For years, remote healthcare, also known as telehealth or telemedicine, was considered “around the corner” or “coming soon”. But when COVID-19 hit, it surged to the forefront of the medical industry. Propelled by technological advancements and changing societal needs, telemedicine has brought a revolution and reshaped patient-provider interactions. But it’s also brought a new set […]

Why older adults are getting smarter than before: insights from new research

The cognitive gap between generations is narrowing.

3,200-year-old Mesopotamian tablets of Assyrian warriors haunted by ghosts document the earliest known cases of PTSD

The specters of war have haunted soldiers since humans first waged war on one another.

From forgetting your keys to ADHD: The surprising science behind memory

Research into how the human brain stores information could lead to treatments for people who struggle with everyday tasks.

This scientist stepped on 40,000 deadly snakes to provoke a bite. Here's what he learned

This scientist is built different.

New clues may finally explain how general anesthesia silences the brain

How exactly do anaesthetic drugs shut down the brain? We still don’t have a complete picture, but a new study just got us a step closer.

Scientists revive frozen brain tissue even after 18 months. But cryogenics is still a billionaire's pipe dream

Scientists successfully revive frozen brain tissue, paving the way for advanced neurological research.

How AI can accelerate health software design

AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.

Two decades of research show plant-based diets really are better for you

Plant-based diets have become more than a trend; they are now a cornerstone of many health recommendations. Suboptimal diets, rich in processed meats and sugars, are known culprits behind the soaring rates of several illnesses. In contrast, diets abundant in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains offer a protective shield against these diseases. The shift […]

Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains

Discovery of ancient viruses in Neanderthal remains may reshape our understanding of their extinction.

Edible milk-based gel could be used to treat alcohol intoxication

Alcohol poisoning is a surprisingly common problem. Soon, we may have a better way to treat it.

A strikingly high percentage of mental health problems comes from childhood maltreatment

We knew childhood abuse was a big problem, but the scale of it is striking.

Cute squirrels gave medieval Britons leprosy. Or was it the other way around?

Genetic analysis clearly shows leprosy went from one species to the other. But the route is unclear.

Navy SEAL donates his brain to science to make a point about veterans' traumatic brain injuries

Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, tormented by the invisible scars of war, instructed his parents to donate his brain to science, uncovering profound trauma and sparking crucial conversations about military health protocols.

Chernobyl mutant wolves may have evolved resistance to cancer

In the radioactive exclusion zone of Chernobyl the immune systems of wild wolves have undergone striking adaptation.

Blood sampling device inspired by leeches could make needles obsolete

Innovative blood sampling device mimics leech mechanics for painless, efficient diagnostics.

Scientists breed mouse-rat hybrid brains with neurons from both species

The new research could go on to help those with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

One in eight adults actually love a sour taste, study says

Some people have a special place in their hearts for sour foods, but until now their taste has been ignored — not anymore.

These scientists want to make white bread as healthy as wholegrain. Here's how

Researchers in the UK are enhancing white bread to be as healthy as wholemeal while maintaining its appeal.

Baldness doesn't seem to be bad for you -- yet we've put a lot of research into combatting it

Baldness is a strange thing. Well, baldness itself isn’t strange — what’s strange is how we deal with it. It affects more than 50% of men, but it’s pretty much inconsequential from a health perspective (bald men live just as long as haired men and are just as healthy). In 2019, Egyptology professor Samar Kamal […]

Scientists find a way to convert blood types and make them mutually compatible for transfusion

New enzyme technology could transform some blood types into universal donor blood, addressing global blood shortages.

Routine, repetitive jobs may put you at higher risk of dementia

We're getting better and better at understanding dementia.

Why seeing a female doctor could help you live longer

New study finds women seeing female physicians could receive better care.

Could a simple eye test detect dementia 12 years earlier?

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. Apparently, they're also the window to the brain.

Another study shows psychedelics have a role in therapy — but there's a catch

This only seems to work if the patient and the clinician have a strong, positive relationship.

How cocaine overpowers basic human needs like thirst and hunger

New research explores the neural hijacking that cocaine addiction causes in the brain.

NYC's latest problem: rat urine and leptospirosis

Local infections had been hovering at around 5 cases per year. Now, there's over 20.

Woof Woof, Superbug? Our Pets Could Be Fueling Drug Resistance

It's not just humans and farm animals. Pets have a role to play as well.

The surprising reason why you should be more grateful, according to science

Getting rid of boredom may add new meaning to your life.

How antibody drug conjugates are changing the game of precision oncology

ADCs target cancer cells with precision, offering a promising advance in minimizing treatment side effects.

Eye implants may soon be used to treat diabetes

Researchers want to use the eye as a base to treat diabetes.

Working memory: the mind's "toss it" chair

Welcome to the fascinating world of working memory—an overlooked but essential aspect of our cognitive machinery. 

Researchers find rare genetic variants linked to left-handedness

The genetic lottery of handedness just got a little bit more complicated.

There's an outbreak of bird flu in cattle. Here's what you need to know

Bird flu has begun to infect dairy cows in the US. It's the first time time this has happened, and it poses tough questions.

Artificial sweeteners don't make you hungry. They may actually help reduce blood sugar levels

This may be particularly good news for diabetes patients.

This implantable battery powers itself exclusively with the body's own oxygen

The output is still very low, but for the first time we have something than can harness oxygen to power medical devices indefinitely.

The solar eclipse will likely lead to a spike in fatal car crashes. And it's not because of the daytime darkness

During the last total eclipse in 2017, there were 31% more fatal car crashes than on a usual day.

This AI can find billions of new antibiotics, even for superbugs that don't respond to treatments

Antibiotic discover is just one part of the rise of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Superspreaders: Humans pass twice as many viruses to animals as we catch from them

The findings challenge our understanding of zoonotic diseases and highlight our integral role in the ecosystem's viral exchange.

Thousand-year-old intact human brains baffle scientists. And there are thousands of them

This is no fluke. There are thousands of such brains well-preserved by natural processes.

Life-saving treatment for children worth $4.25 million is world's most expensive drug

Lenmeldy has changed the fate of dozens of children with a devastating genetic disease. But it comes at an outrageous price.

The bizarre world of people who see 'demonic' faces

Scientists used computer-generated images to illustrate how a rare condition distorts people's faces.

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